Pioneer Natural Resources Family Center
3617 N Big Spring St, Midland, TX
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Peppermint Plantation INC #7 is a licensed child care center in Midland, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 19, 2008, for up to 183 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 183 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Peppermint Plantation INC #7 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
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 17 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 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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746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
“This standard was found to be out of compliance when a caregiver placed a child in a highchair to keep the child still.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing mat in one infant room was torn and unable to be sanitaized appropriatelly. The second infant room did not have an appropriate diapering mat. They were using a nap mat with a pilow case over it, placed over a table.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
“Tw caregivers diapering children did not wash hands after taking gloves off and before picking up another child for diapering.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Children's hands were not washed after diapering.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One infant not yet on table food did not have current feeding instructions. It was last updated 1/7/25.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“Two infant caregivers do not have current training in shaken baby syndrome, SIDS, and early childhood brain development.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“The director's annual training was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Two caregivers do not have current certification in CPR/First Aid care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. A caregiver has been witnessed to hit, yell, and scream at children while redirecting them.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“Infants were observed sitting in seats at a large highchair table for at least 1.5 hours. The care giver was observed on her phone and not interacting with the infants.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
“Two classrooms were out of ratio. One classroom of one caregiver with a mix of 2 years through 5 years had a specified age group of 3 years. The ratio was 16:1 making the classroom over ratio by one child. Two 2-year-old, seven 3-year-olds, and five 4-year-olds, and two 5-year-olds.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
746.2206(1)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K
“Toddler classroom 12 to 24 months does not have outside time as part of their daily activity plan.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
“This standard was evaluated and was found to be out of compliance. It was found that children are allowed to watch the classroom tablet at various times throughout the day, exceeding the one-hour limit and that the screen program is not related to a lesson or planned learning activity.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“This standard was evaluated and was found to be out of compliance. It was found that caregivers allow infants and toddlers under age two years, to watch the classroom tablet or television.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“I observed a broken piece of equipment in the outside play area.”
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2024
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“I observed 4 televisions in 4 different classrooms that are not anchored to avoid them from tipping over.”
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2024
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“I observed a food allergy plan that was not signed and dated by parent of child.”
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2024
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Personnel records not available for review. Personnel records were at a sister facility.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2023
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“Infant caregivers have not been documenting infant daily care sheets to share with parents at the end of the day.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2023
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“An infant was asleep face down in the crib with a bib around their neck. The bib was flipped over the infant's head. The infant is able to roll on their own. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the bib.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Children under two years of age were watching TV at drop off time.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Two classrooms at drop off time were out of ratio, 28 children to one caregiver. mixed ages ranging from infants through pre-k children (3,4, 5 years) were out of ratio by 13 children. Specified age group was three years.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Two caregivers left the classroom of children napping unsupervised for two minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“An infant classroom of nine 11-17m old infants and a toddler classroom of eleven 18-23m old children were out of ratio when a new employee without preservice training or CPR/Frist Aid certification was used to meet ratios. The maximum number children for 11-17 m children one qualified caregiver may supervise is five. The maximum number of toddler 18m-23m children one qualified caregiver may supervise is nine.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021
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 a caregiver was dancing on the table and listening to inappropriate music while in charge of a classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2021
746.305(a)(2) - Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“A child was injured while in care at the operation and required medical attention. The operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2021
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
“This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. It was found that the designated director is not present at the operation on regular basis to ensure staff comply with minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 19, 2008.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 6 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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.
183, 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, 7:30 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) 218-7224 to ask.
(432) 218-7224.
4612 Billingsley Blvd, Midland, TX 79705. The nearest other daycare we list is My Family Childcare Guarderia, 0.2 miles away.