Jan 15, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
The Preferred Preschool
1615 Oates Dr, Mesquite
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · Map
No deficiencies cited
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Skill Classes,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Jun 15, 2021
- Phone
- 9726855218
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
4High risk
6Medium-high risk
5Medium risk
2Medium-low risk
0Low risk
13Inspections and investigations on record
Inspection history
Dec 16, 2025 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
- Non-critical Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
Inspector's note: The operation does not have the required posting at the center. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Inspector's note: The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visible) for both area with play equipment. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-15. - Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Inspector's note: Three staff does not have the required personnel record form 2912 on file. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-12-17.
Mar 25, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jan 21, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jan 21, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
Inspector's note: This standard is found to be deficient due to the operation not initially allowing a DFPS investigator into the operation for an DFPS investigation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-11.
Aug 22, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Feb 28, 2024 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
- Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Inspector's note: Infant written feeding instructions were not updated every 30 days. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-01. - Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Inspector's note: The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visiable). Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-26.
Apr 19, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jan 18, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jan 9, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jan 6, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.