Preschool in Pflugerville temporarily locked down Tuesday morning

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — A preschool was temporarily placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after a former employee gained access to the school.

The Pflugerville Police Department said it responded shortly after 8 a.m. to a 911 call reporting that a former employee of Primrose School of Pflugerville at Falcon Pointe had shown up and gained access to the school.

The school’s owner provided KXAN with a statement on the incident, saying the school is open and officials are “evaluating” if other steps need to be taken to “further reinforce the security” of the school.

There is no greater priority than ensuring the safety and security of everyone who enters our school. Foundational to this is our Safe School Plan, which ensures our teachers and staff are prepared to quickly and effectively respond to a broad range of emergency situations.

We are grateful for the quick actions of our staff, as well as the response of the Pflugerville Police Department in swiftly resolving this incident. We are continuing to partner with local authorities to maintain the safety and security of our school.

At this time, our school is open, and our focus remains on maintaining a normal routine for the children entrusted to our care. We are also evaluating what additional measures, if any, can be taken to further reinforce the security of our school.

Kimberly Graham, Franchise owner of Primrose School of Pflugerville at Falcon Pointe

Police said the person “appeared to be having a mental health crisis.” The person was unarmed, and officers detained them and provided transportation for treatment.

The school was on lockdown during the incident, but the lockdown was lifted shortly before 9 a.m.

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