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Michelle's Daycare-Preschool

1256 N Mechanic St, El Campo, TX 77437 · Wharton County
Conditions on permit

Michelle's Daycare-Preschool is a licensed child care center in El Campo, TX, licensed for up to 51 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (3 of 15). None of them came in the last 12 months. 13% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 9 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 7 centers in El Campo and better than 35% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 35%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#6 of 7 centers in El Campo
3High risk
4Medium High risk
6Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
15 citations from 14 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 29, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 27, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 21, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJul 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 7, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 3, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork3
Health & medication3
Building & playground safety3
Staff ratios2
Supervision2
Food & feeding1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

Medium LowJan 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2025
MediumJul 7, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
The operation did not complete form 7239 Licensing incident/illness report when a child’s finger was shut in the door, sustaining an injury.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2023
Medium HighJul 7, 2023Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The operation did not replace a missing door handle.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2023
Medium HighMay 12, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
There was one caregiver with 5 infants with a specified age group of 0-11 months, putting the room over ratio by one infant.
Correction verified May 18, 2023
MediumApr 17, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
2 children did not have immunization records on file at the operation.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2023
MediumApr 28, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
The most recent 2936 from inspection conducted on 2/15/22 was not posted. This was corrected when the form was printed and posted.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 28, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Two infants under the age of 12 months did not have monthly feeding schedules that had been updated within the last 30 days.
Correction verified May 2, 2022
MediumApr 28, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The director did not have proof of training being obtained in the required topics between training year February 2021-February 2022.
Correction verified May 5, 2022
MediumApr 28, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child did not have an immunization record on file.
Correction verified May 2, 2022
Medium LowMar 3, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2022
HighFeb 15, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregiver present during the inspection did not have a background check. Note: Background check was submitted during inspection.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2022
HighFeb 15, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
One caregiver thought she had 11 children, but there were only 10 children present at the time.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2022
HighFeb 15, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points §746.4601(7)
Round barrel play structure has 3 large long cracks on top. The plastic is rotted from the sun and weather exposure.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2022
Medium HighFeb 15, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
One 18 month old child was sitting in a high chair and was not strapped in using the straps.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 15, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages §746.1203(3)
During inspection walk through 3 caregivers could not determine the age of the youngest child in the room.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity51 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 30, 2015
DirectorMichelle Furch
Phone9793580596
State operation #1559536

Common questions

Does Michelle's Daycare-Preschool take infants?

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

What are Michelle's Daycare-Preschool’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Michelle's Daycare-Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Michelle's Daycare-Preschool cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Michelle's Daycare-Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes El Campo, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Michelle's Daycare-Preschool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 15, 2022: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Michelle's Daycare-Preschool compare with other daycares in El Campo?

It is #6 of 7 centers in El Campo by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 35% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Michelle's Daycare-Preschool last inspected?

Sep 29, 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 1559536 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.