Recognition of Excellence · Midland, TX · 2026

YMCA Lone Star Branch

6608, Ranch Ave Midland, TX 79705
https://www.midlandymca.org
🏆 Ranked #6 in Midland · 7.0 / 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 Lone Star Branch at 6608 Ranch Ave in Midland, TX is a YMCA-operated facility providing school-age and Pre-K child care through a comprehensive branch system with zero HHSC deficiencies and established operational standards. The center offers year-round structured programs with enrichment activities for elementary-age children, backed by YMCA brand accountability and detailed program information online. Access is limited to families who can afford full private pay, as the center does not accept childcare subsidies, and it does not serve infants or toddlers.

Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management8.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes8.0
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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