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Peppermint Plantation Inc #3 & #4

712 Scharbauer #113, #115, #122, Midland, TX 79701

Operation number:
905688- 2109
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:
381
License effective:
December 18, 2008
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4326875683
Email:
shea.showers@sbcglobal.net

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 53 available inspections for Peppermint Plantation Inc #3 & #4 from August 3, 2021 through July 15, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 15, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
53

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
14

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

53 total inspections vs 13 local median in 79701

Compared to 32 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.26
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
21%
Local median
26%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
21%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
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.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation continues to work on the surfacing. It is still not at six or more inches.
Correction status
Correction due by July 31, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A school age group of children ages 5 - 6 years was out of ratio. Two caregivers were in the classroom with 38 children. The group was out of ratio by 4 children. This was corrected at inspection when the director assistant moved four children to another school age group.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1609
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. The caregiver failed to physically intervene in the actions of the children that led to the child injury.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Official code
746.1205(a)(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. There was not one inch of shock absorbing loose fill material or other surfacing under the slide or other playground equipment.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A current health inspection was not available for review.
Correction deadline
November 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Operation failed to report an incident in which a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child in care.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Operation conducted their own investigation by conducting interviews with persons involved, after an allegation was made against a staff member. Operation did not report the information to Child Care Regulation.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
Official code
745.8411(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A staff has been determined to have pulled a child's hair while in a classroom as they were preparing to set up for naptime.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
New employee was in a classroom. Required background check notification letter has not been received by operation showing the status of the new employee.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During my walk through, I observed a spray cleaing product under a sink that did not have a child safety lock. This product was removed. I also observed a mop bucket with water in a classroom where children were getting ready to nap. This was also corrected when the mop bucket was removed out of the classroom.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Operation failed to notify Licensing of a reportable illness within the required timeframe of two days.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on interviews it was determined that children between the ages of 12 months to 3 years old are being placed in highchairs for up to 5 or 10 minutes as a form of discipline.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2805(10)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the outdoor area, there is a track made of asphalt that has two large holes, which is a safety hazard.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined through the interviews that were conducted that two children were touched inappropriately by another child while be transported from school to the daycare.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)