Presbyterian Preschool
Presbyterian Preschool is a licensed child care center in El Campo, TX, licensed for up to 78 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1985. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (6 of 21). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 7 centers in El Campo and better than 2% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Cabinet doors were coming off the sink in a bathroom used by children and there was a fan within reach of children in one classroom. Outside there was trash can full of garbage and tubs open with cobwebs and toys that children could access.
There is no proof that a fire inspection has been conducted in the last 12 months.
The operation did not have proof of documentation of emergency drills being done.
There was no monthly maintenance checklists available for review.
There was not complete activity plans in all rooms.
One caregiver employed longer than 90 days had first aid/cpr training that expired in July 2026.
An individual who is regularly present around children did not have an eligible background check. They were present weekly the entire month of October and will continue for the forseeable future.
3 newly hired caregivers did not have proof of orientation being done in the following topics: handling, storage and disposing of hazardous materials, preventing and responding to food allergies, and handling emergencies.
One child's admission documentation did not have their DOB, immunization record, physician/emergency care information or physician statement. Two children enrolled over a year did not have a physician statement on file.
The center director did not have current first aid/cpr. It expired 11/24.
Children were observed walking back from the library on a field trip without any way to identify the center.
Caregivers were observed walking back from a field trip to the library without any way to easily identify themselves to the children.
The operation has an expired gas leak inspection. It was due 12/24.
A re-hired caregiver who left in 9/24 and was re-hired 1/25 did not have pre-service, orientation or the pre-employment affidavit on file at the operation.
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.
The caregiver did not have a list that included children's ages.
The operation had cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinent located in the restroom.
The operation had a movie playing during naptime.
The operation did not have documentation of a fire drill for the month of June.
A caregiver did not have abuse and neglect training on file for their annual training year being evaluated.
2 caregivers did not obtain training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials during their most recently completed training year.
About this center
Common questions
Does Presbyterian Preschool take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Presbyterian Preschool’s hours?
7:15 AM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Presbyterian Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Presbyterian Preschool cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Presbyterian 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 $40.80 a day for toddlers, $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $37.20 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Presbyterian Preschool had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 3, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Presbyterian Preschool compare with other daycares in El Campo?
It is #7 of 7 centers in El Campo by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 2% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Presbyterian Preschool last inspected?
Sep 3, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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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 121761 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.