YMCA Child Development Center
800 N Big Spring St, Midland, TX
5.0· 1 review
YMCA Central
- licensed capacity
- 390
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $140
- year first permitted
- 1995
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About
About YMCA Central
YMCA Central is a licensed child care center in Midland, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 18, 1995, for up to 390 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 390 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian principles (YMCA mission)) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 390 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA Central has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Midland County has a median price of $140 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.
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 YMCA Central
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 390 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1995
- License number
- #516059- 1027
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 16 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Background checks 1
- Records and paperwork 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 32 visits
- Apr 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An individual was present at the operation and had access to children in care without having received a notice of eligibility by the background check unit.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
- Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 22 earlier visits
- Sep 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 19, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
744.3113(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
“Documentation was not available for review showing that staff are checking and inspecting equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024
- May 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
744.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio
“It was determined that one caregiver exceeded the amount of children one caregiver can be in ratio with.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2024
- Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 21, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
744.1205(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
“I observed a child in care in a hallway unsupervised. The staff member responsible for the child's care was in a bathroom with other children. I also observed a staff member on her personal cell phone, while she was being counted in ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2023
Jun 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
744.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“Operation added outdoor space and children were already using the space prior to the space being inspected and measured.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2023
- Dec 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 8, 2022Visit1 rule cited
744.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“Incident/Illness Report was not shared or signed by parent within the 48 hour requirement.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2022
- Jun 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 15, 2022Visit1 rule cited
744.2601 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During naptime, a child was lying on a cot near a table. There were chairs sitting on top of the table. The child was messing with one of the chairs and one ended up falling on the child. The child sustained a cut slightly beneath his left eyebrow. The child required stitches.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022
- Jun 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 2, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Apr 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
744.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Upon reviewing children's records, one staff did not have a notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2022
- Nov 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 4, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A substitute was present and was being counted in ratio. Substitute did not have a background check. This was corrected at inspection when the individual left the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2021
744.2413(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
“Operation rotates menus. Menu's were not dated.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2021
744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Operation did not conduct a fire drill for the months of August 2021 or October 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2021
744.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio
“Four groups of children that were observed were out of ratio. Two groups were over by 1 child and two other groups were over by 2 childlren. Each group only had one caregiver counted in ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2021
- Oct 14, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2021Visit2 rules cited
744.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“A child was left in a transportation bus without supervision.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2021
744.3805(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
“All children were not accounted for upon arriving at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA Central
Is YMCA Central licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 18, 1995.
When was YMCA Central last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA Central had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 16 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 YMCA Central care for?
390, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does YMCA Central accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA Central's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does YMCA Central cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 682-2551 to ask.
What is YMCA Central's phone number?
(432) 682-2551.
Where is YMCA Central?
800 N Big Spring St, Midland, TX 79701. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Child Development Center, under 0.1 miles away.