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Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy

516 E Saint Marys St, Mathis, TX 78368 · San Patricio County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy is a licensed child care center in Mathis, TX, licensed for up to 75 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2014. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (2 of 5). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 19 centers in San Patricio County and better than 71% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 71%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#8 of 19 centers in San Patricio County
1High risk
2Medium High risk
1Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
5 citations from 12 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 6, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 23, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 26, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications2
Caregiver conduct1
Other standards1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

HighMay 8, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
A caregiver was using a harsh tone of voice towards children in her care.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2026
MediumMay 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Five out of the six records monitored did not have the required annual trainings for communicable diseases, building and physical premises safety, and hazardous materials. One out of the 6 did not have the communicable diseases and hazardous materials.
Correction verified May 30, 2025
Medium HighFeb 10, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
A caregiver has been observed using her cell phone in the classroom while supervising children in care.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2023
Medium LowJan 23, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation has employees listed as active that are no longer working at the operation. Inspector found at least one staff who left in 2022 that is still showing as active in the system.
Correction verified Mar 23, 2023
Medium HighJan 23, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Designating Director §746.201(4)
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff are being designated as directors at a facility but are not directly responsible for the staff onsite.
Correction verified Mar 23, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity75 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-03:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 28, 2014
DirectorChristina Lozano
Phone3615626919
State operation #1546543- 9871

Common questions

Does Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy’s hours?

7:30 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on May 8, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy compare with other daycares in San Patricio County?

It is #8 of 19 centers in San Patricio County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 71% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy last inspected?

Jun 18, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 78368

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1546543- 9871 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.