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Cuddlebugs Day Care

16 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Aug 20, 2026.

1303 Broad Ave, Ballinger, TX 76821 · (325) 365-2707

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Serious findings0 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 4 investigations (24 visits). Most recent serious: Aug 20, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2007Full Permit

Practical7a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to pre-k · 21 places

Texas HHSC operation #863554 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Aug 20, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  A review of childrens records indicated the operation is not receiving a statement of health from health care professionals when enrolling children in care. Four children were missing health statements.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2026, verified Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation did not practice or document a fire drill in July and has not yet practiced or documented a fire drill in August.
  Corrected Aug 20, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Aug 20, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  A review of childrens records indicated the operation is not receiving a statement of health from health care professionals when enrolling children in care. Four children were missing health statements.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2026, verified Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation did not practice or document a fire drill in July and has not yet practiced or documented a fire drill in August.
  Corrected Aug 20, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Aug 20, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  A review of childrens records indicated the operation is not receiving a statement of health from health care professionals when enrolling children in care. Four children were missing health statements.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2026, verified Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation did not practice or document a fire drill in July and has not yet practiced or documented a fire drill in August.
  Corrected Aug 20, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Aug 20, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation did not practice or document a fire drill in July and has not yet practiced or documented a fire drill in August.
  Corrected Aug 20, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  A review of childrens records indicated the operation is not receiving a statement of health from health care professionals when enrolling children in care. Four children were missing health statements.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2026, verified Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
2025
Oct 17, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
  It was determined the operation failed to notify the parent promptly after the child was injured in care.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2025, verified Nov 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(1).
Oct 17, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
  It was determined the operation failed to notify the parent promptly after the child was injured in care.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2025, verified Nov 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(1).
Oct 17, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
  It was determined the operation failed to notify the parent promptly after the child was injured in care.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2025, verified Nov 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(1).
Oct 17, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
  It was determined the operation failed to notify the parent promptly after the child was injured in care.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2025, verified Nov 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(1).
Sep 17, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  One caregiver was missing documentation of annual training.
  Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified Oct 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
Sep 17, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  One caregiver was missing documentation of annual training.
  Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified Oct 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
Sep 17, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  One caregiver was missing documentation of annual training.
  Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified Oct 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
Sep 17, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  One caregiver was missing documentation of annual training.
  Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified Oct 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
2024
Oct 18, 2024 to Nov 5, 20248 inspections
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- Oct 18, 2024 inspection
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- Oct 18, 2024 inspection
- Oct 18, 2024 inspection
2023
Dec 1, 2023 to Dec 1, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Dec 1, 2023 inspection

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

2022
Dec 27, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The center was lacking an updated children's product safety certification.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2022, verified Dec 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policies were lacking information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor activities.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2022, verified Dec 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
Dec 27, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The center was lacking an updated children's product safety certification.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2022, verified Dec 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policies were lacking information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor activities.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2022, verified Dec 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
Dec 27, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policies were lacking information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor activities.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2022, verified Dec 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The center was lacking an updated children's product safety certification.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2022, verified Dec 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Dec 27, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The center was lacking an updated children's product safety certification.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2022, verified Dec 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policies were lacking information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor activities.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2022, verified Dec 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
Feb 25, 2022 to Feb 25, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Feb 25, 2022 inspection
Feb 11, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  An infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncer. Child was placed in a play yard at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
  Two infants were observed sleeping on the floor with boppy pillows rather than in a crib. Infants were place in play yards at inspection.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2022, verified Feb 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).
Feb 11, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  An infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncer. Child was placed in a play yard at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
  Two infants were observed sleeping on the floor with boppy pillows rather than in a crib. Infants were place in play yards at inspection.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2022, verified Feb 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).
Feb 11, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  An infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncer. Child was placed in a play yard at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
  Two infants were observed sleeping on the floor with boppy pillows rather than in a crib. Infants were place in play yards at inspection.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2022, verified Feb 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).
Feb 11, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  An infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncer. Child was placed in a play yard at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
  Two infants were observed sleeping on the floor with boppy pillows rather than in a crib. Infants were place in play yards at inspection.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2022, verified Feb 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).

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