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The Playhouse Daycare

1405 W Illinois Ave, Midland, TX 79701
licensed capacity
31
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$155
year first permitted
2023

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About The Playhouse Daycare

The Playhouse Daycare is a licensed child care center in Midland, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 2, 2023, for up to 31 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 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. 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
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
31 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity31 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Playhouse Daycare 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 Playhouse Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
31 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1743929
See the state's record

Summary

24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 24 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “A child did not have an updated immunization record available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2026

  4. Mar 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Mar 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required

      “The playgrouund has only one exit.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026

  6. Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Aug 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      “Director did not have an updated Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025

  9. Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 28 earlier visits
  1. May 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Dec 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2405(3) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant

      “There are 4 play yards and 8 non-walking infants enrolled.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “I observed a small caddy of cleaning products on the floor of the bathroom that is used by children. This was corrected when the caddy was moved out of the bathroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib

      “A play yard had a sheet that was jumbled up and did not fit the mattress snug. This was corrected when the sheet was removed from the mattress.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024

  8. Oct 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  11. Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Apr 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “One caregiver did not have the required training on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “There were 6 infants in the infant room with one caregiver. Specified age group is 0-11 months. Over ratio by 2. Corrected at inspection when 2 older infants were moved to the Toddler Room.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

  14. Dec 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation did not have an updated Fire Inspection Report available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024

  15. Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Aug 1, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “The staff CPR certification was completed on line and has not been updated to in person training.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days

      “The operatio did not notify parents of a safe sleep deficiency incurred on 7/19/23 within five days of the deficiency, 724/23. The deficiency was shown delinquent on 7/26/23.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “This standard was reevaluated and continues to be out of compliance. The infant caregiver had six infants ages 4 months to 16 months and the specified age group is 12 - 17 months, which allows 5:1 ratio. This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver entered the infant room later.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room

      “A child was napping in a restrictive device becuase the child will not sit still. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver released the child.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “Three new employees recently hired, and left alone with children still do not have at least eight hours of preservice training.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2023

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “An infant was asleep in a bouncy/rocker seat for 15 minutes. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was prompted to move the infant to the crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023

  17. Jul 19, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “A caregiver with four infants had an addtional three year old child in the room. Specified age group is 0-11 months which allows 4:1 ratio. This was corrected at inspection when the older child was moved to the toddler class.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium Low risk

      746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date

      “Four children did not have current immunizations in their files.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Personnel records are missing various required records, affidavis, receipt of operational/personnel policies.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “The staff CPR certification was completed online.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “A child ran down the hall from the preschool room to the toddler room without supervision to talk to a staff. The infant caregiver left the infant room to close the door to an adjoined room.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “Three new employees recently hired, and left alone with children do not have at least eight hours of preservice training.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2023

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “An infant was asleep in a bouncy/rocker seat for 15 minutes. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was prompted to move the infant to the crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2023

  18. Mar 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Mar 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Mar 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  21. Feb 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Feb 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a three-month-old infant was allowed to sleep in a bouncy/rocking seat.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2023

  23. Dec 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Nov 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “The Tv was on a movie during nap time.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2022

  25. Nov 3, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered

      “This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. The operation staff added a transportation service prior to notifying Child Care Regulation.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2022

  26. Oct 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  27. Aug 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Jun 14, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5403(a) - Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas

      “The operation uses gas for water heater and has not had a gas line test conducted.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      746.4603(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts

      “The operation has climbing geometric dome on the playground, which poses risk of injury to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area

      “There is not a hand washing sink in the diaper changing room in the 18 - 24 month classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The operation has not had an initial inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 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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Questions about The Playhouse Daycare

Is The Playhouse Daycare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 2, 2023.

When was The Playhouse Daycare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Playhouse Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 24 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.

How many children can The Playhouse Daycare care for?

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

Does The Playhouse Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Playhouse Daycare'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 The Playhouse Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 559-2108 to ask.

What is The Playhouse Daycare's phone number?

(432) 559-2108.

Where is The Playhouse Daycare?

1405 W Illinois Ave, Midland, TX 79701. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Noodles CLC, under 0.1 miles away.

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