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The Play by Bright Horizons

505 N Pecos, Midland, TX 797011.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
130
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$155
year first permitted
2016
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About The Play by Bright Horizons

The Play by Bright Horizons is a licensed child care center in Midland, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 25, 2016, for up to 130 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
130 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity130 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Play by Bright Horizons 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.
Midland County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The Play by Bright Horizons

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
130 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1617125
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 4 visits

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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See all 8 visits
  1. May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A caregivier was observed in a classroom, being counted in ratio and has access to children does not have a current background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023

  6. Sep 7, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

      “Caregiver in charge of a classroom was not current in First Aid.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2022

  7. Jul 21, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “Operation failed to make a report of a staff that tested positive for COVID within the required timeframe.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022

  8. Jun 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A new employee who was present and had direct contact with children did not have any of the required background checks submitted and completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Play by Bright Horizons

Is The Play by Bright Horizons licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 25, 2016.

When was The Play by Bright Horizons last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Play by Bright Horizons had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 4 visits in the last 3 years. 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 The Play by Bright Horizons care for?

130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does The Play by Bright Horizons accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are The Play by Bright Horizons' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Play by Bright Horizons cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 688-6698 to ask.

What is The Play by Bright Horizons' phone number?

(432) 688-6698.

Where is The Play by Bright Horizons?

505 N Pecos, Midland, TX 79701. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Child Development Center, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).