Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
79 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 26, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center
- License number
- 211553
- Location
- 3600 N GARFIELD ST, Midland, TX 79705
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 3.0/100
- Inspection record
- 79 inspections, last inspected March 26, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
86
Total Violations
Mar 26, 2026
Last Inspection
85
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (86)
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver pushed a child down while redirecting the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-19
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver pushed a child down while redirecting the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-19
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver pushed a child down while redirecting the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-26
This standard was found to be out of compliance when a child was able to leave outside unnoticed and remain unsupervised for 13 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-26
This standard was found to be out of compliance when a child was able to leave outside unnoticed and remain unsupervised for 13 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-26
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-26
This standard was found to be out of compliance when a child was able to leave outside unnoticed and remain unsupervised for 13 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-26
This standard was found to be out of compliance when a child was able to leave outside unnoticed and remain unsupervised for 13 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-26
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-26
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-26
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10
This standard was reevaluated and remains out of compliance. One child still does not have a vision and hearing screening.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-22
This standard was reevaluated and remains out of compliance. One child still does not have a vision and hearing screening.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-22
This standard was reevaluated and remains out of compliance. One child still does not have a vision and hearing screening.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-22
This standard was reevaluated and remains out of compliance. One child still does not have a vision and hearing screening.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-22
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-04
On child did not have immunizations in their file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-08
In two separate classrooms, the caregivers did not wash the infant and toddler hands after diapering.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-04
On child did not have immunizations in their file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-11
In two separate classrooms, the caregivers did not wash the infant and toddler hands after diapering.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-04
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-08
On child did not have immunizations in their file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-04
In two separate classrooms, the caregivers did not wash the infant and toddler hands after diapering.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-04
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-08
On child did not have immunizations in their file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-04
In two separate classrooms, the caregivers did not wash the infant and toddler hands after diapering.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-04
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-04
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-08
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-08
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-08
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-08
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-08
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-22
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-22
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-22
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-22
It was determined that a caregiver failed to utilize positive methods of discipline and guidance during a biting incident when she repeatedly told the child "stop" and only pointed out what not to do rather than redirecting the child or giving him positive options of what to do when frustrated rather than biting.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-27
It was determined that a caregiver failed to utilize positive methods of discipline and guidance during a biting incident when she repeatedly told the child "stop" and only pointed out what not to do rather than redirecting the child or giving him positive options of what to do when frustrated rather than biting.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-27
It was determined that a caregiver failed to utilize positive methods of discipline and guidance during a biting incident when she repeatedly told the child "stop" and only pointed out what not to do rather than redirecting the child or giving him positive options of what to do when frustrated rather than biting.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-27
It was determined that a caregiver failed to utilize positive methods of discipline and guidance during a biting incident when she repeatedly told the child "stop" and only pointed out what not to do rather than redirecting the child or giving him positive options of what to do when frustrated rather than biting.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-27
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center's safety grade?
Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 3.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center have?
Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center has 86 total violations on record, including 71 critical, 7 serious, and 8 minor.
When was Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center last inspected?
Midland College Helen L Greathouse Childrens Center was last inspected on March 26, 2026.