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
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
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 Northwest Branch is a large child care center at 5549 Avalon Drive in Midland, Texas, serving infants through school-age children with full YMCA programming and enrichment activities. Operating with zero high HHSC deficiencies, the facility maintains consistent safety protocols and staff credentials through organizational YMCA standards. Children benefit from group exercise classes, swim lessons, after-school programs, summer day camp, and the Invest America youth investment program offering up to $1,000 in investment funds for eligible children. With an enrollment of 188 slots, it is the largest YMCA branch in Midland; this size may reduce individualized teacher-child ratios. The center does not accept childcare subsidies, requiring families to cover full tuition costs without government assistance.
Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes3.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Programs & activities: Group exercise classes, personal and small group training, youth and adult sports leagues, swim lessons and water activities, children's learning center, after-school programs, summer day camp, active older adults programming.
What sets it apart: Child Watch childcare during workouts; Invest America youth investment program offering up to $1,000 in investment funds for eligible children; community events include Shamrock Shuffle, Corporate Cup, and golf tournament fundraisers.
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