Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Midland. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Midland. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Midland. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
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St. Luke's Child Development Program is a faith-based, center-based provider located in Midland, Texas, serving infants through school-age children. Operating since 1979 as a ministry of St. Luke's UMC, the program offers a Christian-based curriculum with hands-on, age-appropriate learning across spiritual, emotional, social, and cognitive development, supported by daily meals and a weekly music program. With extended weekday hours (7am-6pm), CPR- and First Aid-certified staff completing 20+ annual training hours, and summer care available, the center meets the practical needs of working families. Families should note that the program does not accept childcare subsidies and carries two high HHSC deficiencies on record; prospective families are encouraged to ask about specific violations and corrective actions during a visit.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Faith-based approach offering a Christian-based curriculum combined with hands-on, age-appropriate learning experiences that foster social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development.
Programs & activities: Weekly music program; Christian-based curriculum; age-appropriate learning experiences. Summer care available for children 12 and under.
What sets it apart: Serves ages 6 weeks to 5 years, open Mon-Fri 7am-6pm. Provides breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack; staff are CPR & First Aid certified with 20+ hours of ongoing training per year; fully licensed by the Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory Services.
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Best Infant Care
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