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Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center

Child care center · 3600 N GARFIELD ST, Midland, TX 79705-6329 · License 211553

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Capacity 85. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (168)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. It was found that caregivers have used cell phones and smart watches for personal use while supervising children.
5 746.1201(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 caregivers argued using foul language in the presence of children.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. A child left the classroom via an open door and was on the playground alone for three minutes.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions for infants in the classroom, under 12 months have not been updated since October 2025 and December 2025. Two children just started table food this month (February) and one 10 month old infant is not yet on table food.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
This standard was reevaluated and remains out of compliance. One child still does not have a vision and hearing screening.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she took a picture of two children in care, out of the view of the classroom video and sent it to her friend.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. One staff was tending to a child in the bathroom while the second caregiver cleaned a table. The children were not supervised while playing by an open door that lead to the playground. A child went out the door alone.
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. An infant caregiver slapped infants' hands, arms, and mouth in response to infants getting into a cabinet, other prohibited areas, and when an infant tried to take off their own bow.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver left a child out on the playground alone for 45 seconds.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
On child did not have immunizations in their file.
5 746.1205(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
This standard was found to be out of compliance when a child was able to leave outside unnoticed and remain unsupervised for 13 minutes.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Five children's files out of 10 children's files reviewed, did not have vision and hearing screening results in the files. Four children's screenings were produced during inspection. One child still does not have vision and hearing in the file.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was found to be out of compliance when a caregiver grabbed and held a child by their clothing and dragged the child inside.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
In two separate classrooms, the caregivers did not wash the infant and toddler hands after diapering.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A door leading to the playground was left propped open without a door guard. While the caregivers tended to children's toileting needs and cleaning of the classroom, a child went out the door onto the playground.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. It was found that staff take shoes away from children when they do not listen to instruction or redirection.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver pushed a child down while redirecting the child.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver left a child in the bathroom, turned off the lights and closed the door for nine seconds on two occasions in the same day.
4 746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. The operation did not notify the parent right away when a child hit their head hard on concrete.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. An infant caregiver pulled, yanked, dragged, and pushed infants by the arm. The caregiver also carried infants by the arms across the room and threw one infant onto a padded play area.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
The two and three year old children were served canned pear slices that were not cut up to prevent choking. This was corrected at inspection.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver left a child out on the playground alone for 45 seconds.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. A child left the classroom via an open door and was on the playground alone for three minutes.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
In two separate classrooms, the caregivers did not wash the infant and toddler hands after diapering.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A door leading to the playground was left propped open without a door guard. While the caregivers tended to children's toileting needs and cleaning of the classroom, a child went out the door onto the playground.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. It was found that staff take shoes away from children when they do not listen to instruction or redirection.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Five children's files out of 10 children's files reviewed, did not have vision and hearing screening results in the files. Four children's screenings were produced during inspection. One child still does not have vision and hearing in the file.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she took a picture of two children in care, out of the view of the classroom video and sent it to her friend.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was found to be out of compliance when a caregiver grabbed and held a child by their clothing and dragged the child inside.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. An infant caregiver pulled, yanked, dragged, and pushed infants by the arm. The caregiver also carried infants by the arms across the room and threw one infant onto a padded play area.
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. An infant caregiver slapped infants' hands, arms, and mouth in response to infants getting into a cabinet, other prohibited areas, and when an infant tried to take off their own bow.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
This standard was reevaluated and remains out of compliance. One child still does not have a vision and hearing screening.
5 746.1205(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
This standard was found to be out of compliance when a child was able to leave outside unnoticed and remain unsupervised for 13 minutes.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. One staff was tending to a child in the bathroom while the second caregiver cleaned a table. The children were not supervised while playing by an open door that lead to the playground. A child went out the door alone.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions for infants in the classroom, under 12 months have not been updated since October 2025 and December 2025. Two children just started table food this month (February) and one 10 month old infant is not yet on table food.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver left a child in the bathroom, turned off the lights and closed the door for nine seconds on two occasions in the same day.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
On child did not have immunizations in their file.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. It was found that caregivers have used cell phones and smart watches for personal use while supervising children.
5 746.1201(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 caregivers argued using foul language in the presence of children.
4 746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. The operation did not notify the parent right away when a child hit their head hard on concrete.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
The two and three year old children were served canned pear slices that were not cut up to prevent choking. This was corrected at inspection.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver pushed a child down while redirecting the child.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. It was found that caregivers have used cell phones and smart watches for personal use while supervising children.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A door leading to the playground was left propped open without a door guard. While the caregivers tended to children's toileting needs and cleaning of the classroom, a child went out the door onto the playground.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions for infants in the classroom, under 12 months have not been updated since October 2025 and December 2025. Two children just started table food this month (February) and one 10 month old infant is not yet on table food.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver left a child in the bathroom, turned off the lights and closed the door for nine seconds on two occasions in the same day.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver left a child out on the playground alone for 45 seconds.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she took a picture of two children in care, out of the view of the classroom video and sent it to her friend.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
In two separate classrooms, the caregivers did not wash the infant and toddler hands after diapering.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. A child left the classroom via an open door and was on the playground alone for three minutes.
5 746.1205(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
This standard was found to be out of compliance when a child was able to leave outside unnoticed and remain unsupervised for 13 minutes.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. It was found that staff take shoes away from children when they do not listen to instruction or redirection.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. One staff was tending to a child in the bathroom while the second caregiver cleaned a table. The children were not supervised while playing by an open door that lead to the playground. A child went out the door alone.
4 746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. The operation did not notify the parent right away when a child hit their head hard on concrete.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver pushed a child down while redirecting the child.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. An infant caregiver pulled, yanked, dragged, and pushed infants by the arm. The caregiver also carried infants by the arms across the room and threw one infant onto a padded play area.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
This standard was reevaluated and remains out of compliance. One child still does not have a vision and hearing screening.
5 746.1201(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 caregivers argued using foul language in the presence of children.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
The two and three year old children were served canned pear slices that were not cut up to prevent choking. This was corrected at inspection.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was found to be out of compliance when a caregiver grabbed and held a child by their clothing and dragged the child inside.
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. An infant caregiver slapped infants' hands, arms, and mouth in response to infants getting into a cabinet, other prohibited areas, and when an infant tried to take off their own bow.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
On child did not have immunizations in their file.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Five children's files out of 10 children's files reviewed, did not have vision and hearing screening results in the files. Four children's screenings were produced during inspection. One child still does not have vision and hearing in the file.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Five children's files out of 10 children's files reviewed, did not have vision and hearing screening results in the files. Four children's screenings were produced during inspection. One child still does not have vision and hearing in the file.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
This standard was reevaluated and remains out of compliance. One child still does not have a vision and hearing screening.
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. An infant caregiver slapped infants' hands, arms, and mouth in response to infants getting into a cabinet, other prohibited areas, and when an infant tried to take off their own bow.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver pushed a child down while redirecting the child.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. An infant caregiver pulled, yanked, dragged, and pushed infants by the arm. The caregiver also carried infants by the arms across the room and threw one infant onto a padded play area.
5 746.1205(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
This standard was found to be out of compliance when a child was able to leave outside unnoticed and remain unsupervised for 13 minutes.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. A child left the classroom via an open door and was on the playground alone for three minutes.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
The two and three year old children were served canned pear slices that were not cut up to prevent choking. This was corrected at inspection.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver left a child out on the playground alone for 45 seconds.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
On child did not have immunizations in their file.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. It was found that staff take shoes away from children when they do not listen to instruction or redirection.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A door leading to the playground was left propped open without a door guard. While the caregivers tended to children's toileting needs and cleaning of the classroom, a child went out the door onto the playground.
5 746.1201(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 caregivers argued using foul language in the presence of children.
4 746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. The operation did not notify the parent right away when a child hit their head hard on concrete.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions for infants in the classroom, under 12 months have not been updated since October 2025 and December 2025. Two children just started table food this month (February) and one 10 month old infant is not yet on table food.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver left a child in the bathroom, turned off the lights and closed the door for nine seconds on two occasions in the same day.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was found to be out of compliance when a caregiver grabbed and held a child by their clothing and dragged the child inside.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she took a picture of two children in care, out of the view of the classroom video and sent it to her friend.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
In two separate classrooms, the caregivers did not wash the infant and toddler hands after diapering.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. One staff was tending to a child in the bathroom while the second caregiver cleaned a table. The children were not supervised while playing by an open door that lead to the playground. A child went out the door alone.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. It was found that caregivers have used cell phones and smart watches for personal use while supervising children.
4 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. It was found that staff take shoes away from children when they do not listen to instruction or redirection.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions for infants in the classroom, under 12 months have not been updated since October 2025 and December 2025. Two children just started table food this month (February) and one 10 month old infant is not yet on table food.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
The two and three year old children were served canned pear slices that were not cut up to prevent choking. This was corrected at inspection.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. An infant caregiver pulled, yanked, dragged, and pushed infants by the arm. The caregiver also carried infants by the arms across the room and threw one infant onto a padded play area.
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. An infant caregiver slapped infants' hands, arms, and mouth in response to infants getting into a cabinet, other prohibited areas, and when an infant tried to take off their own bow.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Five children's files out of 10 children's files reviewed, did not have vision and hearing screening results in the files. Four children's screenings were produced during inspection. One child still does not have vision and hearing in the file.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she took a picture of two children in care, out of the view of the classroom video and sent it to her friend.
5 746.1205(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
This standard was found to be out of compliance when a child was able to leave outside unnoticed and remain unsupervised for 13 minutes.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. A child left the classroom via an open door and was on the playground alone for three minutes.
5 746.1201(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 caregivers argued using foul language in the presence of children.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
On child did not have immunizations in their file.
4 746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. The operation did not notify the parent right away when a child hit their head hard on concrete.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
In two separate classrooms, the caregivers did not wash the infant and toddler hands after diapering.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver left a child out on the playground alone for 45 seconds.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. One staff was tending to a child in the bathroom while the second caregiver cleaned a table. The children were not supervised while playing by an open door that lead to the playground. A child went out the door alone.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was found to be out of compliance when a caregiver grabbed and held a child by their clothing and dragged the child inside.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (96)

96 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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