The Preferred Preschool
Licensed child-care center in Mesquite, TX 75150 · Texas operation #1716279
Record summary
1 high-risk · 4 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (4 citations in all, from 4 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Jan 15, 2026.
1 of 4 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 1615 Oates Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150
- Phone
- (972) 685-5218
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jun 15, 2021
- Director
- REBECCA TASIE
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Jan 15, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 16, 2025: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.
State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"
Inspector's note: The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visible) for both area with play equipment.
Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified by the state Jan 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-low risk The licensing parent notification poster must be posted.
State rule 746.401(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster"
Inspector's note: The operation does not have the required posting at the center.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2912).
State rule 746.901(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)"
Inspector's note: Three staff does not have the required personnel record form 2912 on file.
Corrected Dec 17, 2025, verified by the state Dec 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 25, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 21, 2025: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
High risk Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
State rule 745.8411(a) (licensing rules for every operation): "Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation"
Inspector's note: This standard is found to be deficient due to the operation not initially allowing a DFPS investigator into the operation for an DFPS investigation.
Corrected Mar 11, 2025, verified by the state Mar 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 21, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 2 visits and 2 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: The Preferred Preschool on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1716279.
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