Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Midland across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
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 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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YMCA Fasken Branch is a full-age YMCA branch on Val Verde Drive in southwest Midland, Texas, serving infants through school-age children. Operating under zero HHSC deficiencies, the center offers full YMCA programming that includes meals, drop-in care, and skill classes—providing flexibility for Permian Basin working families. YMCA organization ensures consistent staff training standards across all Midland branch locations. Families should note that the center does not accept childcare subsidies, making it an out-of-pocket-only option.
Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
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Top 3 in Midland
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Best for Safety
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Best Infant Care
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">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.</span>
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Best K-Ready
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">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.</span>
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