With reference to Frances Smardo's proposal in the late 1970s that librarians who work with preschoolers be trained in the competencies required to serve their young patrons, a survey was conducted to investigate current trends in services offered to preschool children, and the training in early childhood education received by librarians involved in such programs. Questionnaires were mailed to 455 public libraries in the state of Texas, and 195 (43%) were returned. Analysis of the information gathered indicates that few persons who are currently providing services to preschool children in public libraries have training in the area of early childhood education sufficient to assist them in providing the most effective kinds of services, and that preschool services in Texas libraries--which suffer from a lack of sufficient funding and trained staff--hold a low priority among library services. A discussion of selected literature is provided, and conclusions and suggestions are enumerated. The survey instrument and cover letter are appended, and a selected bibliography is provided. (KM)