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Presbyterian Preschool

312 Depot St, El Campo, TX 774375.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
78
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$172
year first permitted
1985

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About Presbyterian Preschool

Presbyterian Preschool is a licensed child care center in El Campo, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 19, 1985, for up to 78 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: age three through Kindergarten
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
78 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Age three through Kindergarten
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (First Presbyterian Church)
MoreFounded 1972
Licensed capacity78 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Presbyterian Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Wharton County has a median price of $172 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Wharton County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Presbyterian Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
78 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1985
License number
#121761
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 15 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Transportation 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 3, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “There is no proof that a fire inspection has been conducted in the last 12 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “There was no monthly maintenance checklists available for review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “The operation did not have proof of documentation of emergency drills being done.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan

      “There was not complete activity plans in all rooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “One caregiver employed longer than 90 days had first aid/cpr training that expired in July 2026.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2026

  2. Nov 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025

  3. Mar 24, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “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 state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      “The center director did not have current first aid/cpr. It expired 11/24.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.3001(7) - Field Trips - Caregivers Easily Identifiable

      “Caregivers were observed walking back from a field trip to the library without any way to easily identify themselves to the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The operation has an expired gas leak inspection. It was due 12/24.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.3001(6) - Field Trips - Children Identified with Center

      “Children were observed walking back from the library on a field trip without any way to identify the center.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025

  4. Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “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 state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025

  5. Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 7, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The operation did not have documentation of a fire drill for the month of June.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

      “A caregiver did not have abuse and neglect training on file for their annual training year being evaluated.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

      “The caregiver did not have a list that included children's ages.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2023

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “The operation had a movie playing during naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “The operation had cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinent located in the restroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2023

  8. Aug 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Presbyterian Preschool

Is Presbyterian Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 19, 1985.

When was Presbyterian Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Presbyterian Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 14 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Presbyterian Preschool care for?

78, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Presbyterian Preschool accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Presbyterian Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Presbyterian Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 543-7474 to ask.

What is Presbyterian Preschool's phone number?

(979) 543-7474.

Where is Presbyterian Preschool?

312 Depot St, El Campo, TX 77437. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Unicorns Daycare, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).