A Precious 1 Child Care
921 N Midland Dr, Midland, TX
4.7· 14 reviews
Tender Steps Daycare & Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 112
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $165
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Tender Steps Daycare & Preschool
Tender Steps Daycare & Preschool is a licensed child care center in Midland, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 28, 2022, for up to 112 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $165 to $250.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedPosts tuition
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 112 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, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided |
| Licensed capacity | 112 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tender Steps Daycare & Preschool lists weekly tuition from $165 to $250. 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).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| After School Care – 3:00PM – 5:30PM | $165 |
| Infants (6 weeks – 17 months) | $250 |
| Annual Registration Fee | $100 |
| Toddlers – School Age/Summer School (18 months – 12 years) | $200 a week |
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Tender Steps Daycare & Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 112 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1734847
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 15 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 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.
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See all 25 visits
- Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Operation does not have a current fire inspection. Last inspection done was 8/21/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“3 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
- Nov 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
“There were 59 children in care. Over capacity by 2. Corrected at inspection when 2 children were picked up.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024
Show 15 earlier visits
- Jun 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 9, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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
“While a caregiver was changing another child's diaper and her back was turned from the other children in care, a child scratched another child several times.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023
- Jan 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“A caregiver was answering a call on her personal phone in the nap room.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“3 children did not have updated immunization records available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023
- Jul 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver did not wash her hands after changing a child's diaper. Corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed her hands.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operation has not included the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity in the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2022
- Mar 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Tender Steps Daycare & Preschool
Is Tender Steps Daycare & Preschool licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 28, 2022.
When was Tender Steps Daycare & Preschool last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tender Steps Daycare & Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Tender Steps Daycare & Preschool care for?
112, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tender Steps Daycare & Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Tender Steps Daycare & Preschool'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 Tender Steps Daycare & Preschool cost?
Weekly tuition from $165 to $250, as it lists it.
What is Tender Steps Daycare & Preschool's phone number?
(832) 335-7805.
Where is Tender Steps Daycare & Preschool?
2215 N Midland Dr Ste 4A, Midland, TX 79707. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Rusk, 0.4 miles away.