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Prek Academy at Midland College

12 critical, 8 serious findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 1, 2023.

3600 N Garfield St, Midland, TX 79705 · (432) 685-6809

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsMidland licensed centers, n=79

Critical findings12 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 28 inspections and 8 investigations (36 visits). Most recent critical: Nov 1, 2023.

Critical12 vs median 4

54% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 4

59% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Full Permit

Practical3:30p–5:30pMon–Fri · Pre-K · Licensed capacity 75

Texas HHSC operation #1784846 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Feb 23, 2026 to Feb 23, 20264 inspections
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- Feb 23, 2026 inspection
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- Feb 23, 2026 inspection
2025
Feb 24, 2025 to Feb 24, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 24, 2025 inspection
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2024
Jan 17, 2024 to Jul 24, 20248 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 24, 2024 inspection
- Jul 24, 2024 inspection
- Jul 24, 2024 inspection
- Jul 24, 2024 inspection
- May 1, 2024 complaint investigation
- May 1, 2024 complaint investigation
- May 1, 2024 complaint investigation
- May 1, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 19, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 19, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 19, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 19, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 17, 2024 inspection
- Jan 17, 2024 inspection
- Jan 17, 2024 inspection
- Jan 17, 2024 inspection
2023
Nov 29, 2023 to Nov 29, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 29, 2023 inspection
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Nov 1, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver without an initial background check was working in the classroom during times of operation, and with direct access to children.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2023, verified Nov 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver without an initial background check was working in the classroom during times of operation, and with direct access to children.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2023, verified Nov 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver without an initial background check was working in the classroom during times of operation, and with direct access to children.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2023, verified Nov 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver without an initial background check was working in the classroom during times of operation, and with direct access to children.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2023, verified Nov 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Oct 10, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  An caregiver present at the operation with direct access to children prior to the operation receiving a background check determination of "eligible" was present in the classroom with children.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2023, verified Oct 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
  An employee working at the center during times of operation, has not had a background check submitted.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2023, verified Oct 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Cleaning supplies were out on the counters easily accessible to children in two classrooms.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2023, verified Nov 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2507(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
  Children's records were not available for review.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2023, verified Nov 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.601(c).
Oct 10, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  An caregiver present at the operation with direct access to children prior to the operation receiving a background check determination of "eligible" was present in the classroom with children.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2023, verified Oct 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
  An employee working at the center during times of operation, has not had a background check submitted.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2023, verified Oct 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Cleaning supplies were out on the counters easily accessible to children in two classrooms.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2023, verified Nov 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2507(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
  Children's records were not available for review.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2023, verified Nov 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.601(c).
Oct 10, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
  An employee working at the center during times of operation, has not had a background check submitted.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2023, verified Oct 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  An caregiver present at the operation with direct access to children prior to the operation receiving a background check determination of "eligible" was present in the classroom with children.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2023, verified Oct 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Cleaning supplies were out on the counters easily accessible to children in two classrooms.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2023, verified Nov 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2507(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
  Children's records were not available for review.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2023, verified Nov 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.601(c).
Oct 10, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
  An employee working at the center during times of operation, has not had a background check submitted.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2023, verified Oct 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  An caregiver present at the operation with direct access to children prior to the operation receiving a background check determination of "eligible" was present in the classroom with children.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2023, verified Oct 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Cleaning supplies were out on the counters easily accessible to children in two classrooms.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2023, verified Nov 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2507(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
  Children's records were not available for review.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2023, verified Nov 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.601(c).

Show 4 older visits, not counted above

Aug 21, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  A fire inspection was not available for review.
  Corrected Aug 22, 2023, verified Aug 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3501(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  A gas leak inspection was not available for review.
  Corrected Aug 22, 2023, verified Aug 22, 2023. Standard 744.3651.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  A fire inspection was not available for review.
  Corrected Aug 22, 2023, verified Aug 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3501(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  A gas leak inspection was not available for review.
  Corrected Aug 22, 2023, verified Aug 22, 2023. Standard 744.3651.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  A fire inspection was not available for review.
  Corrected Aug 22, 2023, verified Aug 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3501(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  A gas leak inspection was not available for review.
  Corrected Aug 22, 2023, verified Aug 22, 2023. Standard 744.3651.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  A fire inspection was not available for review.
  Corrected Aug 22, 2023, verified Aug 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3501(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  A gas leak inspection was not available for review.
  Corrected Aug 22, 2023, verified Aug 22, 2023. Standard 744.3651.

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