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The Playhouse Daycare

1405 W ILLINOIS AVE, Midland, TX 79701-6536

Operation number:
1743929
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Midland
Capacity:
31
License effective:
January 2, 2023
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4325592108
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 38 available inspections for The Playhouse Daycare from June 14, 2022 through April 23, 2026.

12 inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 1, 2026 and involved health or food records.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from April 22, 2026 through April 23, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
38

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
29

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
23

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

38 total inspections vs 13 local median in 79701

Compared to 32 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.76
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
26%
Local median
26%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
32%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.72

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A child did not have an updated immunization record available for review.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The playgrouund has only one exit.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 9, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
Official code
746.4307
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Director did not have an updated Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate available for review.
Correction deadline
September 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(a)(4)(A)
View official report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There are 4 play yards and 8 non-walking infants enrolled.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2405(3) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
Official code
746.2405(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Official code
746.2409(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not have the required training on file.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have an updated Fire Inspection Report available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three new employees recently hired, and left alone with children still do not have at least eight hours of preservice training.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
Official code
746.2805(7)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The staff CPR certification was completed on line and has not been updated to in person training.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
Official code
746.311(a)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Personnel records are missing various required records, affidavis, receipt of operational/personnel policies.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four children did not have current immunizations in their files.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
Official code
746.623(1)(A)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The staff CPR certification was completed online.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three new employees recently hired, and left alone with children do not have at least eight hours of preservice training.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The Tv was on a movie during nap time.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. The operation staff added a transportation service prior to notifying Child Care Regulation.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
Official code
746.301(7)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation has climbing geometric dome on the playground, which poses risk of injury to children.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4603(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
Official code
746.4603(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There is not a hand washing sink in the diaper changing room in the 18 - 24 month classroom.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3503(d)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation has not had an initial inspection.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation uses gas for water heater and has not had a gas line test conducted.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5403(a) - Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas
Official code
746.5403(a)