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Licensed center · Midland, TX · one of 2 Prek Academy At Midland College locations

Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool
  • Closed now · opens 7:30 AM today
  • Capacity 85
  • Accepts child care assistance

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3600 N Garfield St
Midland, TX 79705 Map and directions
Hours
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to preschool
Capacity
85 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
7 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 7:30 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
ThursdayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 85 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • Meals provided
  • Snacks provided
  • Field trips

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Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit
On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
Operation number
211553
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
April 1986
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
Yes
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

24 inspections on record, most recent Apr 30, 2026. 12 of 40 visits and reports cited a standard. 16 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Apr 29, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Feb 26, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      Infant feeding instructions for infants in the classroom, under 12 months have not been updated since October 2025 and December 2025. Two children just started table food this month (February) and one 10 month old infant is not yet on table food.

      Corrected Feb 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Feb 18, 2026Self-reported incident1 standard cited
    • 746.2805Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver pushed a child down while redirecting the child.

      Corrected Mar 19, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Nov 6, 2025Self-reported incident2 standards cited
    • 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      This standard was found to be out of compliance when a caregiver grabbed and held a child by their clothing and dragged the child inside.

      Corrected Nov 26, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

      This standard was found to be out of compliance when a child was able to leave outside unnoticed and remain unsupervised for 13 minutes.

      Corrected Nov 26, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jul 3, 2024Self-reported incident3 standards cited
    • 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. It was found that caregivers argued using foul language in the presence of children.

      Corrected Aug 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2803(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

      This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. It was found that staff take shoes away from children when they do not listen to instruction or redirection.

      Corrected Aug 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. It was found that caregivers have used cell phones and smart watches for personal use while supervising children.

      Corrected Aug 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • May 23, 2023InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

21 standards cited across 24 inspections, most recently Apr 30, 2026. All 21 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High1257%
  • Medium High524%
  • Medium210%
  • Medium Low0
  • Low210%
Visits with nothing cited
21 of 24 shown
Corrected at the visit
0 of 21 findings, 21 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Feb 26, 2026, 2 clean visits since

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

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