Peppermint Plantation INC #7

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Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Midland / Midland / 79705
Street address: 4612 Billingsley Blvd
Phone: (432) 218-7224
Capacity: 183
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 19, 2008
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 12 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated April 27, 2026.

The same records list 17 cited deficiencies dated May 16, 2024 to October 7, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 9 Medium High, 5 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 17 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 17 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 17 cited deficiencies for Peppermint Plantation INC #7 in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 9 Medium High, 5 Medium).

Records list 12 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-04-27.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	3
Medium High	9
Medium	5
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2025-10-07 · 746.2805(8) · High

Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

This standard was found to be out of compliance when a caregiver placed a child in a highchair to keep the child still.

Correction date recorded: 2025-11-03

2025-02-24 · 746.3505(c) · Medium High

Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves

Tw caregivers diapering children did not wash hands after taking gloves off and before picking up another child for diapering.

Correction date recorded: 2025-02-24

2025-02-24 · 746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Medium High

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

The director's annual training was not available for review.

Correction date recorded: 2025-03-07

Full citation history from HHSC (27)

2025-10-07 · 746.2805(8) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-03. Correction verified: 2025-11-14.
This standard was found to be out of compliance when a caregiver placed a child in a highchair to keep the child still.
2025-02-24 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-28. Correction verified: 2025-03-05.
Two infant caregivers do not have current training in shaken baby syndrome, SIDS, and early childhood brain development.
2025-02-24 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-25. Correction verified: 2025-03-05.
The diaper changing mat in one infant room was torn and unable to be sanitaized appropriatelly. The second infant room did not have an appropriate diapering mat. They were using a nap mat with a pilow case over it, placed over a table.
2025-02-24 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-07. Correction verified: 2025-03-05.
Two caregivers do not have current certification in CPR/First Aid care.
2025-02-24 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-24. Correction verified: 2025-03-05.
Children's hands were not washed after diapering.
2025-02-24 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-26. Correction verified: 2025-03-05.
One infant not yet on table food did not have current feeding instructions. It was last updated 1/7/25.
2025-02-24 · 746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-07. Correction verified: 2025-03-05.
The director's annual training was not available for review.
2025-02-24 · 746.3505(c) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-24. Correction verified: 2025-03-05.
Tw caregivers diapering children did not wash hands after taking gloves off and before picking up another child for diapering.
2024-09-23 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-18. Correction verified: 2024-10-30.
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. A caregiver has been witnessed to hit, yell, and scream at children while redirecting them.
2024-09-13 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-13. Correction verified: 2024-09-24.
Infants were observed sitting in seats at a large highchair table for at least 1.5 hours. The care giver was observed on her phone and not interacting with the infants.
2024-09-13 · 746.1507(1) · Medium
Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-13. Correction verified: 2024-09-24.
Two classrooms were out of ratio. One classroom of one caregiver with a mix of 2 years through 5 years had a specified age group of 3 years. The ratio was 16:1 making the classroom over ratio by one child. Two 2-year-old, seven 3-year-olds, and five 4-year-olds, and two 5-year-olds.
2024-09-13 · 746.2206(1)(B) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-13. Correction verified: 2024-09-24.
Toddler classroom 12 to 24 months does not have outside time as part of their daily activity plan.
2024-09-03 · 746.2207(c)(3) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-16. Correction verified: 2024-10-30.
This standard was evaluated and was found to be out of compliance. It was found that children are allowed to watch the classroom tablet at various times throughout the day, exceeding the one-hour limit and that the screen program is not related to a lesson or planned learning activity.
2024-09-03 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-16. Correction verified: 2024-10-30.
This standard was evaluated and was found to be out of compliance. It was found that caregivers allow infants and toddlers under age two years, to watch the classroom tablet or television.
2024-05-16 · 746.3701(5) · Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-23. Correction verified: 2024-05-31.
I observed a broken piece of equipment in the outside play area.
2024-05-16 · 746.3701(10) · Medium High
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-17. Correction verified: 2024-05-31.
I observed 4 televisions in 4 different classrooms that are not anchored to avoid them from tipping over.
2024-05-16 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-17. Correction verified: 2024-05-31.
I observed a food allergy plan that was not signed and dated by parent of child.
2023-08-30 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-08. Correction verified: 2023-09-12.
Personnel records not available for review. Personnel records were at a sister facility.
2023-08-30 · 746.2431 · Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-30. Correction verified: 2023-09-12.
Infant caregivers have not been documenting infant daily care sheets to share with parents at the end of the day.
2023-06-05 · 746.2401(6) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-05. Correction verified: 2023-06-15.
An infant was asleep face down in the crib with a bib around their neck. The bib was flipped over the infant's head. The infant is able to roll on their own. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the bib.
2023-05-25 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-25. Correction verified: 2023-06-05.
Children under two years of age were watching TV at drop off time.
2023-05-25 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-25. Correction verified: 2023-06-05.
Two classrooms at drop off time were out of ratio, 28 children to one caregiver. mixed ages ranging from infants through pre-k children (3,4, 5 years) were out of ratio by 13 children. Specified age group was three years.
2022-09-29 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-06. Correction verified: 2022-12-13.
Two caregivers left the classroom of children napping unsupervised for two minutes.
2021-11-29 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-12-06.
An infant classroom of nine 11-17m old infants and a toddler classroom of eleven 18-23m old children were out of ratio when a new employee without preservice training or CPR/Frist Aid certification was used to meet ratios. The maximum number children for 11-17 m children one qualified caregiver may supervise is five. The maximum number of toddler 18m-23m children one qualified caregiver may supervise is nine.
2021-10-18 · 746.305(a)(2) · Medium High
Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-15. Correction verified: 2021-11-22.
A child was injured while in care at the operation and required medical attention. The operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation.
2021-10-18 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-15. Correction verified: 2021-11-22.
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. It was found that a caregiver was dancing on the table and listening to inappropriate music while in charge of a classroom.
2021-10-18 · 746.1003(2) · Medium
Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-15. Correction verified: 2021-11-22.
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. It was found that the designated director is not present at the operation on regular basis to ensure staff comply with minimum standards.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=324567

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.