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Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center

1011 Houston St, Kilgore, TX 75662 · Gregg County
Accepts child care subsidies

Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center is a licensed child care center in Kilgore, TX, licensed for up to 125 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2007. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 14). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 21% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 6 centers in Kilgore and better than 28% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 28%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#4 of 6 centers in Kilgore
2High risk
7Medium High risk
4Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 12 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 27, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 20, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundOct 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 10, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Health & medication3
Other standards2
Staff ratios2
Records & paperwork2
Caregiver conduct1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 25, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
A screw was seen pointing out of a diaper change table in reach of children.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2026
Medium HighJun 25, 2026InspectionOther standards
Sanitize Potty-Chairs §746.3407(5)
During the inspection a potty-chair was observed having not been emptied.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2026
Medium HighJul 14, 2025InspectionOther standards
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures §746.5202(2)
During review the operations emergency preparedness plan was missing information stating how the daycare will communicate during an emergency.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025
MediumJul 14, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
During review the operations policies were missing a full statement for inclusive services.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025
HighApr 15, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth §746.2805(4)
This standard was found to be out of compliance through a DFPS investigation. It was determined that a caregiver put hand sanitizer in a child's mouth as a form of punishment.
Correction verified May 30, 2025
MediumAug 2, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
The required annual topics could not be reviewed during inspection.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2024
HighAug 17, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger §746.501(a)(9)
The operational policy was reviewed during the inspection and found to be missing a safe sleep policy consistent with Subchapter H.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2023
Medium HighAug 17, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §746.3701(10)
Two televisions were observed to be not anchored.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2023
MediumAug 17, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
The most recent inspection report was not posted.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2023
MediumAug 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website §746.4135(c)
The operation had not updated the CPSC posting since 2021. This was corrected at inspection when the operation completed a CPSC form/walk through.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJan 20, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not annually report the number of employees who left in the previous year.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2023
Medium HighOct 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
During the inspeciton I observe a diaper change, the caregiver did not wash the child's hands afterwards.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2022
Medium HighNov 10, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
During inspection, one infant was not buckled in a safety strap in the bucket seat. The infant was buckled immediately.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 10, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink §746.3421(b)
After a diaper change, an infant's hands were not washed before placing the child on the floor. The caregiver picked up the child and washed their hands when it was brought to her attention.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity125 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 6, 2007
DirectorMichelle Gregg
Phone9039840828
State operation #868238

Common questions

Does Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center take infants?

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

What are Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 15, 2025: “Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center compare with other daycares in Kilgore?

It is #4 of 6 centers in Kilgore by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 28% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center last inspected?

Jul 24, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 868238 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.