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Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center

Licensed Center in MIDLAND, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 1, 1986

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 3600 N GARFIELD ST, MIDLAND, TX 79705 6329
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 1, 1986
Operation number: 211553
Licensed capacity: 85 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	24
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	16
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,746
Citations recorded	21
Record covers	January 24, 2022 – April 30, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	12
Medium High	5
Medium	2
Low	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionApril 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 26, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 26, 20261 citation recorded1 of 705 standards cited at this visit

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportFebruary 18, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on March 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportNovember 6, 2025Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 22, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 639 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 27, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 633 standards cited at this visit

ReportJuly 3, 20243 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and GuidanceRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 262 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 23, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 428 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 606 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 7, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportDecember 6, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportOctober 13, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportOctober 11, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark RoomRisk level: High

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver left a child in the bathroom, turned off the lights and closed the door for nine seconds on two occasions in the same day.

Correction verified by the state on December 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 29, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 13, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 1, 2022Self-reported by the operation3 citations recorded3 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activitiesRisk level: Medium High

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. One staff was tending to a child in the bathroom while the second caregiver cleaned a table. The children were not supervised while playing by an open door that lead to the playground. A child went out the door alone.

Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. A child left the classroom via an open door and was on the playground alone for three minutes.

Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

A door leading to the playground was left propped open without a door guard. While the caregivers tended to children's toileting needs and cleaning of the classroom, a child went out the door onto the playground.

Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 18, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJuly 12, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 28, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 26, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver left a child out on the playground alone for 45 seconds.

Correction verified by the state on May 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 21, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 19, 20222 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. An infant caregiver pulled, yanked, dragged, and pushed infants by the arm. The caregiver also carried infants by the arms across the room and threw one infant onto a padded play area.

Correction verified by the state on May 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or InstrumentRisk level: High

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. An infant caregiver slapped infants' hands, arms, and mouth in response to infants getting into a cabinet, other prohibited areas, and when an infant tried to take off their own bow.

Correction verified by the state on May 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 14, 20221 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing ScreeningRisk level: Low

This standard was reevaluated and remains out of compliance. One child still does not have a vision and hearing screening.

Correction verified by the state on April 19, 2022.

ReportApril 8, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 4, 20224 citations recorded4 of 425 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

On child did not have immunizations in their file.

Correction verified by the state on April 14, 2022.

746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing ScreeningRisk level: Low

Five children's files out of 10 children's files reviewed, did not have vision and hearing screening results in the files. Four children's screenings were produced during inspection. One child still does not have vision and hearing in the file.

Correction verified by the state on April 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's HandsRisk level: Medium High

In two separate classrooms, the caregivers did not wash the infant and toddler hands after diapering.

Correction verified by the state on April 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking RiskRisk level: High

The two and three year old children were served canned pear slices that were not cut up to prevent choking. This was corrected at inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 29, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. The operation did not notify the parent right away when a child hit their head hard on concrete.

Correction verified by the state on April 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 29, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 4, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMarch 3, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she took a picture of two children in care, out of the view of the classroom video and sent it to her friend.

Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJanuary 27, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJanuary 24, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.