Animal Krackers
1009 W Missouri Ave, Midland, TX
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First Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Education Center is a licensed child care center in Midland, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 7, 2023, for up to 200 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Tuesday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach. It lists monthly tuition from $270 to $400.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six months through four years old, by September 1st |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (First Presbyterian), Play-based |
| Licensed capacity | 200 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
First Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Education Center lists monthly tuition from $270 to $400. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Midland County has a median price of $144 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Three Day Program, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Ages 2-4 years old | $400 |
| Two Day Program, Tuesday and Thursday, Ages 6 months-3 years | $270 |
| Registration Fee per child | $125 |
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“This standard was found to be out of compliance when a parent was not notified of child falling and injuring self.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2026
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 activity
“Children were on a field trip to a nearby venue. Children were on a ride that is pulled by a tractor. Children sit in a cart/ride made of barrels. Staff lost sight of the children at some point during the ride, they could not see exactly where the children were.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“While on a field trip, children were allowed to get in a cart/ride that does not have a safety mechanism on the inside to keep the child safely inside.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
746.501(a)(22) - Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
“Operational poliicies/parent handbook was reviewed. The following was not addressed: procedures for parents to review the current Licensing inspection report and instructions on how to access the minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
“I observed a child's food allergy plan that was not signed by parent.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
“I reviewed the operational policies/parent handbook. The following was not addressed: how to contact the local Licensing office, the Abuse & Neglect hotline number and how to access the Licensing website.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
“Upon reviewing staff records, 4 out of 10 records reviewed did not include an ID picture.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Upon reviewing children's records, several did not have a Healthcare Provider Statement.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2023
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Upon reviewing children's records, several records did not include the adddress for the emergency contact that was listed.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 7, 2023.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
200, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Tuesday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $270 to $400, as it lists it.
(432) 683-0851.
800 W Texas Ave, Midland, TX 79701. The nearest other daycare we list is Animal Krackers, 0.2 miles away.