Preston Hollow Methodist CDC

Medium-high risk There must be enough light at nap time for caregivers to see each child.

State rule 746.2911 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Adequate Lighting During Naptime"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth

State rule 746.3421(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected Nov 18, 2025, verified by the state Dec 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities

State rule 746.2205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected Sep 17, 2025, verified by the state Sep 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must make sure no child is abused, neglected or exploited.

State rule 746.1201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited"

Inspector's note: This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

Corrected Sep 17, 2025, verified by the state Sep 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"

Inspector's note: During a CCI investigation, interviews revealed that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by biting a child on the arm as a form of discipline.

Corrected Sep 17, 2025, verified by the state Sep 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Cots and mats at nap time must be arranged as the state requires (for example not blocking exits, with room to walk).

State rule 746.2909(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected Aug 26, 2025, verified by the state Sep 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected Aug 26, 2025, verified by the state Sep 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed on the playground yelling at a child.

Corrected May 5, 2025, verified by the state May 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Active-play equipment must be securely anchored.

State rule 746.4601(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored"

Inspector's note: Playground equipment observed has exposed nails. This was corrected at inspection when the assistant director hammered the nails back in.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).