Preston Hollow Methodist CDC
Preston Hollow Methodist CDC is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 150 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (5 of 11). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 36% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #207 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 37% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
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The four year old classroom did not have enough adequate lighting to allow for proper supervision during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned on additional lighting.
The infant classroom was observed following diaper changes using baby wipes to clean the infants hands instead of using soap and running water for infants who are able to be raised to the sink.
Several classrooms did not have written activity schedules posted. This was corrected at inspection when the director printed out the schedules and posted them in the classrooms.
During a CCI investigation, interviews revealed that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by biting a child on the arm as a form of discipline.
During a CCI investigation, interviews revealed that a caregiver did not exhibit good judgement when the caregiver bit a child on the arm as the result of the child biting another child.
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
The operation had a child napping blocking access to the back door. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the child to a different area of the classroom.
This standard is tasked as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient. A review of camera footage indicates the primary caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement while attempting to redirect a child.
This standard is tasked as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient. A review of camera footage reveals the primary caregiver grabbing, pulling, and yanking a child while on the playground.
A caregiver was observed on the playground yelling at a child.
Playground equipment observed has exposed nails. This was corrected at inspection when the assistant director hammered the nails back in.
About this center
Common questions
Does Preston Hollow Methodist CDC take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Preston Hollow Methodist CDC’s hours?
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Preston Hollow Methodist CDC accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Preston Hollow Methodist CDC had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 4, 2025: “Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Preston Hollow Methodist CDC compare with other daycares in Dallas?
It is tied for #207 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 37% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Preston Hollow Methodist CDC last inspected?
Apr 15, 2026. No violations were found 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 31763 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.