Recognition of Excellence · Midland, TX · 2026

YMCA Bush Branch

5001, Preston Dr Midland, TX 79707
https://www.midlandymca.org
🏆 Ranked #9 in Midland · 6.8 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Midland
Top 10 in Midland
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 for Safety
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Midland. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best K-Ready
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.
Full Ranking Detail
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YMCA Bush Branch at 5001 Preston Dr in Midland, Texas is a large YMCA-affiliated center serving infants through school-age children with a full suite of structured enrichment activities and programs across the Permian Basin region. With zero HHSC deficiencies on recent inspections, the facility demonstrates strong compliance and accountability standards expected of YMCA childcare operations. Enrollment capacity of 150 reflects a substantial program, though families should be aware that the center does not accept childcare subsidies, making it a full-tuition option for all enrolled families.

Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes4.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Top 10 in Midland
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Best for Safety
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Best K-Ready
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