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Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center

3600 N Garfield St, Midland, TX 79705 · Midland County
Conditions on permit3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center is a licensed child care center in Midland, TX, licensed for up to 85 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 24 times and investigated 16 reports. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 12 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (9 of 21). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #62 of 76 centers in Midland and better than 33% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 33%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#62 of 76 centers in Midland
12High risk
5Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
2Low risk
21 citations from 24 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 30, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 6, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 19, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 4, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 29, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 29, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 24, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct9
Health & medication5
Supervision4
Food & feeding1
Other standards1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

MediumFeb 26, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
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.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026
HighFeb 18, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver pushed a child down while redirecting the child.
Correction verified Mar 26, 2026
HighNov 6, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was found to be out of compliance when a child was able to leave outside unnoticed and remain unsupervised for 13 minutes.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2025
HighNov 6, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2025
HighJul 3, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2024
Medium HighJul 3, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance §746.2803(4)
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.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2024
Medium HighJul 3, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
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.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2024
HighOct 11, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room §746.2805(8)
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.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2022
HighSep 1, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2022
Medium HighSep 1, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
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.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2022
HighSep 1, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
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.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2022
HighApr 26, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
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.
Correction verified May 16, 2022
HighApr 19, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
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.
Correction verified May 16, 2022
HighApr 19, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument §746.2805(4)
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.
Correction verified May 16, 2022
LowApr 14, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening §746.603(a)(6)
This standard was reevaluated and remains out of compliance. One child still does not have a vision and hearing screening.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2022
LowApr 4, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening §746.603(a)(6)
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.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2022
HighApr 4, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk §746.3317(7)
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.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2022
MediumApr 4, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
On child did not have immunizations in their file.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2022
Medium HighApr 4, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands §746.3505(b)
In two separate classrooms, the caregivers did not wash the infant and toddler hands after diapering.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2022
Medium HighMar 29, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.307(b)(1)
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.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2022
HighMar 3, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity85 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours07:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 1, 1986
DirectorTanya Frantz
Phone4326854574
State operation #211553

Common questions

Does Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center’s hours?

7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Permian Basin area, which includes Midland, is $32.40 a day for infants, $31.40 a day for toddlers and $30.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 12 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 18, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center compare with other daycares in Midland?

It is #62 of 76 centers in Midland by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 33% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center last inspected?

Apr 30, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 211553 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.