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3617 N Big Spring St, Midland, TX
Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $155
- year first permitted
- 1986
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About Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center
Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center is a licensed child care center in Midland, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 1, 1986, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Midland County has a median price of $155 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$155
Home daycare$138
Toddler
Center$144
Home daycare$131
Preschool
Center$140
Home daycare$129
School age
Center$132
Home daycare$122
State record
Inspection reports for Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 1986
- License number
- #211553
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 13 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 1
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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
Feb 18, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.2805 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
- Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025
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
“This standard was found to be out of compliance when a child was able to leave outside unnoticed and remain unsupervised for 13 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025
- Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 30 earlier visits
- Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 3, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2803(4) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
746.1203(3)(D) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
746.1201(1) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
- Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 6, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Oct 11, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2022
- Sep 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 1, 2022Visit3 rules cited
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022
- Jul 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 12, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- May 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 26, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“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.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2022
- Apr 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 19, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“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.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2022
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
“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.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2022
Apr 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“This standard was reevaluated and remains out of compliance. One child still does not have a vision and hearing screening.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2022
- Apr 8, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Apr 4, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
“In two separate classrooms, the caregivers did not wash the infant and toddler hands after diapering.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“On child did not have immunizations in their file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
Mar 29, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
Mar 29, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
- Mar 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2022
- Feb 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center
Is Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 1, 1986.
When was Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 13 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.
How many children can Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 685-4574 to ask.
What is Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center's phone number?
(432) 685-4574.
Where is Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center?
3600 N Garfield St, Midland, TX 79705. The nearest other daycare we list is PreK Academy at Midland College, under 0.1 miles away.