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A Precious 1 Child Care

921 N Midland Dr, Midland, TX 79703 · Midland County
Conditions on permit2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

A Precious 1 Child Care is a licensed child care center in Midland, TX, licensed for up to 44 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2006. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 31 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (9 of 31). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 29% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #74 of 76 centers in Midland and better than 13% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 13%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#74 of 76 centers in Midland
7High risk
12Medium High risk
12Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
31 citations from 19 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundNov 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 27, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios9
Building & playground safety7
Training & qualifications6
Supervision3
Other standards3
Sleep safety2
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 21, 2026InspectionSupervision
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)
A Caregiver who was supervising 2-6 year old children stepped out of the classroom to open the front door leaving the children unattended.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
Medium HighJul 21, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
A caregiver had 21 children by herself. Specified age group is 4. Over ratio by 3 Corrrected at inspection when another caregiver arrived.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
MediumJul 6, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation did not have a recent Children's Product Certification. The last certification was on 11/25/2024. Corrected at inspection when the Director filled up the Children's Product Certification Form and posted it.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 6, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Fire Drills for the months of May and June 2026 were not done. Last Fire Drill was on 4/21/2026.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2026
HighJul 6, 2026InspectionSupervision
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)
The Director who was supervising the school age children stepped out of the classroom to open the front door leaving the children unattended.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2026
MediumMay 9, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Documentation for the Fire Drill, Shelter in Place and Severe Weather was not available for review.
Correction verified May 16, 2025
MediumMay 9, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Children younger than two years old were having screen time. Corrected at inspection when the caregiver switch off the television.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 25, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training §746.1301(a)(6)(A)
Director has not completed 30 clock hours of annual training.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2024
Medium HighNov 25, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
A caregiver has not completed the required 24 clock hours of annual training.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2024
HighJun 13, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
An infant was sleeping in a restrictive device which was inside the crib. Corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the restrictive device and laid the infant on the crib.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2024
Medium HighDec 20, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
Infants were combined with older children and the oldest child in the group is 21 months older than the youngest child. Corrected at inspection when the toddlers went back to their classroom
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 20, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
A child did not have an updated immunization record available for review. Corrected at inspection when the parent sent an updated immunization record to the Director,
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 20, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Four caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2024
MediumDec 20, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
There was no documentation available for review for emergency drills.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2024
MediumDec 20, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation did not have a recent Children's Product Certification available for review. Corrected at inspection when the Director filled up a new form.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2024
MediumDec 20, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
The Toddler Class had the TV on while having lunch. Corrected at inspection when the Director asked the caregiver to turn off the TV.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Operation does not have a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2023
MediumJan 10, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Two caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2023
Medium HighJun 22, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
There were 28 children in a classroom with only one caregiver. The oldest child was 6 years old and the youngest child was 7 months old.
Correction verified Jul 6, 2022
Medium HighJun 22, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605
There were 28 children with only one caregiver in a classroom. Oldest child is 6 years old and youngest child is 7 months old . The oldest child is more than 18 months older than the youngest child. Corrected at inspection when the Director arrived with another caregiver and the school age children and infants went to their classrooms.
Correction verified Jul 6, 2022
HighJun 22, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
There were 2 infants asleep in their cribs unsupervised in the infant room. Corrected at inspection when a caregiver arrived.
Correction verified Jul 6, 2022
HighJun 10, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A new employee with direct access to children did not have a cleared initial background check. Background check is still pending. Corrected at inspection when the employee was asked to leave the operation.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2022
MediumJun 10, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
The television was on in the infant room. Corrected at inspection when the caregiver switched it off.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 10, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
A caregiver did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2022
MediumJun 10, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operation has not included the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity in the operational policies. Corrected at inspection when the Director amended the operational policies to include indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Corrected during the visit
HighFeb 11, 2022InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
A 3 months old infant was asleep in a crib with a blanket. Corrected at inspection when the blanket was removed.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2022
Medium HighFeb 11, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required §746.1613(a)(5)
There was no additional employee or caregiver in the building during naptime. Corrected at inspection when another caregiver arrived.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2022
Medium HighFeb 1, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation did not do a fire drill for the month of January 2022.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2022
Medium HighFeb 1, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required §746.1613(a)(5)
There were 3 naptime groups. There was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building during naptime. Corrected at inspection when the Director arrived.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 1, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
Director has not completed the required 30 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2022
Medium HighFeb 1, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present §746.1613(a)(6)
During naptime a classroom with eleven children did not have a caregiver present.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity44 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 21, 2006
DirectorMollie Ball
Phone4326942255
State operation #861006

Common questions

Does A Precious 1 Child Care take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are A Precious 1 Child Care’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 A Precious 1 Child Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does A Precious 1 Child Care cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask A Precious 1 Child Care 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 A Precious 1 Child Care had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 21, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does A Precious 1 Child Care compare with other daycares in Midland?

It is #74 of 76 centers in Midland by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 13% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was A Precious 1 Child Care last inspected?

Jul 28, 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 861006 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.