Pioneer Natural Resources Family Center
3617 N Big Spring St, Midland, TX
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Peppermint Plantation Inc #3 & #4 is a licensed child care center in Midland, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 18, 2008, for up to 381 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 29 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian environment) |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 381 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Peppermint Plantation Inc #3 & #4 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).
State record
29 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 29 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The operation continues to work on the surfacing. It is still not at six or more inches.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“A school age group of children ages 5 - 6 years was out of ratio. Two caregivers were in the classroom with 38 children. The group was out of ratio by 4 children. This was corrected at inspection when the director assistant moved four children to another school age group.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. The caregiver failed to physically intervene in the actions of the children that led to the child injury.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. There was not one inch of shock absorbing loose fill material or other surfacing under the slide or other playground equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“A current health inspection was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
“Operation conducted their own investigation by conducting interviews with persons involved, after an allegation was made against a staff member. Operation did not report the information to Child Care Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Operation failed to report an incident in which a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A staff has been determined to have pulled a child's hair while in a classroom as they were preparing to set up for naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“New employee was in a classroom. Required background check notification letter has not been received by operation showing the status of the new employee.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2024
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During my walk through, I observed a spray cleaing product under a sink that did not have a child safety lock. This product was removed. I also observed a mop bucket with water in a classroom where children were getting ready to nap. This was also corrected when the mop bucket was removed out of the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2022
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“Operation failed to notify Licensing of a reportable illness within the required timeframe of two days.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2022
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“Based on interviews it was determined that children between the ages of 12 months to 3 years old are being placed in highchairs for up to 5 or 10 minutes as a form of discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2022
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“In the outdoor area, there is a track made of asphalt that has two large holes, which is a safety hazard.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“It was determined through the interviews that were conducted that two children were touched inappropriately by another child while be transported from school to the daycare.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 18, 2008.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 29 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 29 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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.
381, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 687-5683 to ask.
(432) 687-5683.
712 Scharbauer #113, #115, #122, Midland, TX 79701. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Red Wagon Child Care & Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.