Peppermint Plantation INC #3 & #4
712 Scharbauer #113, #115, #122, Midland, TX 79701 · Midland County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 381
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Alicia Galindo
- Phone
- (432) 687-5683
- Regulated since
- Dec 18, 2008
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 367066 · number 905688- 2109
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation continues to work on the surfacing. It is still not at six or more inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A school age group of children ages 5 - 6 years was out of ratio. Two caregivers were in the classroom with 38 children. The group was out of ratio by 4 children. This was corrected at inspection when the director assistant moved four children to another school age group.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-18. Correction verified 2026-07-15.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 16, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. The caregiver failed to physically intervene in the actions of the children that led to the child injury.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-09. Correction verified 2026-07-15.
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Safety & premises
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. There was not one inch of shock absorbing loose fill material or other surfacing under the slide or other playground equipment.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-09. Correction verified 2026-07-15.
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Other Serious
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Jan 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A current health inspection was not available for review.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-06. Correction verified 2025-11-20.
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Other
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation conducted their own investigation by conducting interviews with persons involved, after an allegation was made against a staff member. Operation did not report the information to Child Care Regulation.
HHSC 745.8411(a) — Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-01. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Other Serious
A staff has been determined to have pulled a child's hair while in a classroom as they were preparing to set up for naptime.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-01. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation failed to report an incident in which a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child in care.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-01. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
New employee was in a classroom. Required background check notification letter has not been received by operation showing the status of the new employee.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-27. Correction verified 2024-06-30.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 14, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During my walk through, I observed a spray cleaing product under a sink that did not have a child safety lock. This product was removed. I also observed a mop bucket with water in a classroom where children were getting ready to nap. This was also corrected when the mop bucket was removed out of the classroom.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-15. Correction verified 2022-12-28.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
Operation failed to notify Licensing of a reportable illness within the required timeframe of two days.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-08. Correction verified 2022-12-23.
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Illness & medication
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Nov 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on interviews it was determined that children between the ages of 12 months to 3 years old are being placed in highchairs for up to 5 or 10 minutes as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-24. Correction verified 2022-11-04.
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Other Serious
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Jul 9, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In the outdoor area, there is a track made of asphalt that has two large holes, which is a safety hazard.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-05. Correction verified 2022-05-04.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 30, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the interviews that were conducted that two children were touched inappropriately by another child while be transported from school to the daycare.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
Get the full file
HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
Email the request Printable letter (fax or mail)
- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.