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Mesquite, TX 75150 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Preferred Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About The Preferred Preschool
The Preferred Preschool is a licensed child care center in Mesquite, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 15, 2021, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, drop-in care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Preferred Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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.
Infant
Center$194
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$163
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$164
Home daycare$151
State record
Inspection reports for The Preferred Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1716279
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 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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- Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Three staff does not have the required personnel record form 2912 on file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visible) for both area with play equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
“The operation does not have the required posting at the center.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
“This standard is found to be deficient due to the operation not initially allowing a DFPS investigator into the operation for an DFPS investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025
Jan 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
“This standard is found to be deficient due to the operation not initially allowing a DFPS investigator into the operation for an DFPS investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025
- Aug 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Feb 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visiable).”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Infant written feeding instructions were not updated every 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
- Apr 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
- Jan 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jun 20, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One Caregiver's CPR/1st Aid did not include Pediatric.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022
746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
“Two caregivers Abuse/Neglect Trainings expired.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022
Jun 7, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Children under two years were watching TV during this inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
“Children records were not available for review during this inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2022
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Personnel Records were not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The Toddler Classroom was out of caregiver to child ratio.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“Two infants had braclets on their wrist identified as choking hazards.”
Corrected during the visit
Jan 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“Emergency Binder on bus did not have the required Emergency Medical Transport and Treatment Form for each child being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
Jan 24, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to notify parents of a transport incident that placed children a t risk.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2022
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report to Child Care Regulation a transport incident that placed children in care at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2022
Jan 13, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report a Communicable Illness for two staff members.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2022
Jan 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report a Communicable Illness for two staff members.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2022
- Dec 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Preferred Preschool
Is The Preferred Preschool licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 15, 2021.
When was The Preferred Preschool last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Preferred Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 The Preferred Preschool care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Preferred Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Preferred Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Preferred Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 685-5218 to ask.
What is The Preferred Preschool's phone number?
(972) 685-5218.
Where is The Preferred Preschool?
1615 Oates Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150. The nearest other daycare we list is Cornerstone LC, 0.6 miles away.