Jones Early Learning Center
8 critical, 20 serious findings across 48 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 21, 2025.
126 Thornridge Dr, Midland, TX 79703 · (432) 240-8308
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Texas HHSC operation #1691898 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026
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Inspection record
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- 2026
- May 18, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
The Director did not have an updated Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate of training available for review.
Corrected Jun 1, 2026, verified Jun 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
- May 18, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
The Director did not have an updated Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate of training available for review.
Corrected Jun 1, 2026, verified Jun 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
- May 18, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
The Director did not have an updated Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate of training available for review.
Corrected Jun 1, 2026, verified Jun 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
- May 18, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
The Director did not have an updated Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate of training available for review.
Corrected Jun 1, 2026, verified Jun 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
- 2025
- Nov 4, 2025 to Dec 12, 20258 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 12, 2025 inspection
- Dec 12, 2025 inspection
- Dec 12, 2025 inspection
- Dec 12, 2025 inspection
- Nov 4, 2025 inspection
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- Nov 4, 2025 inspection
- Oct 21, 2025Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the DFPS Investigation there is information indicating that a caregiver grabbed a three year old child, threw the child to the ground and left. Another caregiver picked up the child. Note: Caregiver is no longer employed with the operation.
Corrected Dec 4, 2025, verified Dec 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Based on the DFPS Investigation there is information that the operation did not notify the parent immediately about a caregiver grabbing a three year old child and throwing the child to the ground.
Corrected Dec 4, 2025, verified Dec 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- Oct 21, 2025Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the DFPS Investigation there is information indicating that a caregiver grabbed a three year old child, threw the child to the ground and left. Another caregiver picked up the child. Note: Caregiver is no longer employed with the operation.
Corrected Dec 4, 2025, verified Dec 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Based on the DFPS Investigation there is information that the operation did not notify the parent immediately about a caregiver grabbing a three year old child and throwing the child to the ground.
Corrected Dec 4, 2025, verified Dec 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- Oct 21, 2025Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Based on the DFPS Investigation there is information that the operation did not notify the parent immediately about a caregiver grabbing a three year old child and throwing the child to the ground.
Corrected Dec 4, 2025, verified Dec 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the DFPS Investigation there is information indicating that a caregiver grabbed a three year old child, threw the child to the ground and left. Another caregiver picked up the child. Note: Caregiver is no longer employed with the operation.
Corrected Dec 4, 2025, verified Dec 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- Oct 21, 2025Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Based on the DFPS Investigation there is information that the operation did not notify the parent immediately about a caregiver grabbing a three year old child and throwing the child to the ground.
Corrected Dec 4, 2025, verified Dec 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the DFPS Investigation there is information indicating that a caregiver grabbed a three year old child, threw the child to the ground and left. Another caregiver picked up the child. Note: Caregiver is no longer employed with the operation.
Corrected Dec 4, 2025, verified Dec 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
4 caregivers did not have the required 24 clock hours of training.
Corrected Feb 12, 2025, verified Feb 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
4 caregivers did not have the required 24 clock hours of training.
Corrected Feb 12, 2025, verified Feb 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
4 caregivers did not have the required 24 clock hours of training.
Corrected Feb 12, 2025, verified Feb 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
4 caregivers did not have the required 24 clock hours of training.
Corrected Feb 12, 2025, verified Feb 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- 2024
- Mar 6, 2024 to May 20, 20248 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- May 20, 2024 inspection
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- May 20, 2024 inspection
- Mar 7, 2024 inspection
- Mar 7, 2024 inspection
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- Mar 7, 2024 inspection
- Mar 6, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 6, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 6, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 6, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 29, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Two infant feeding instructions were not signed nor dated by parents.
Corrected Mar 7, 2024, verified Feb 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Director's Pediatric First Aid/CPR does not include the use of a CPR manikin.
Corrected Mar 7, 2024, verified Mar 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- Feb 29, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Two infant feeding instructions were not signed nor dated by parents.
Corrected Mar 7, 2024, verified Feb 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Director's Pediatric First Aid/CPR does not include the use of a CPR manikin.
Corrected Mar 7, 2024, verified Mar 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- Feb 29, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Two infant feeding instructions were not signed nor dated by parents.
Corrected Mar 7, 2024, verified Feb 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Director's Pediatric First Aid/CPR does not include the use of a CPR manikin.
Corrected Mar 7, 2024, verified Mar 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- Feb 29, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Director's Pediatric First Aid/CPR does not include the use of a CPR manikin.
Corrected Mar 7, 2024, verified Mar 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Two infant feeding instructions were not signed nor dated by parents.
Corrected Mar 7, 2024, verified Feb 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- 2023
- Sep 26, 2023 to Nov 10, 20238 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Nov 10, 2023 inspection
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- Sep 26, 2023 inspection
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- Sep 26, 2023 inspection
- Sep 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
A staff used inappropriate discipline to redirect a child who was made to sit on a playground bench for 30 minutes.
Corrected Nov 2, 2023, verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(D).
- Sep 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
A staff used inappropriate discipline to redirect a child who was made to sit on a playground bench for 30 minutes.
Corrected Nov 2, 2023, verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(D).
- Sep 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
A staff used inappropriate discipline to redirect a child who was made to sit on a playground bench for 30 minutes.
Corrected Nov 2, 2023, verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(D).
- Sep 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
A staff used inappropriate discipline to redirect a child who was made to sit on a playground bench for 30 minutes.
Corrected Nov 2, 2023, verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(D).
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- Apr 6, 2023 to Apr 6, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 6, 2023 inspection
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- Apr 6, 2023 inspection
- 2022
- Sep 26, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
Operation has one child with food allergies. The list of child's food allergies was not in the required postings. Corrected at inspection when the Director posted the list of the child's food allergies.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(10).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A list of Current Employees was missing in the required postings. Corrected at Inspection when the Director posted a current employees list.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(9).
- Sep 26, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
Operation has one child with food allergies. The list of child's food allergies was not in the required postings. Corrected at inspection when the Director posted the list of the child's food allergies.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(10).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A list of Current Employees was missing in the required postings. Corrected at Inspection when the Director posted a current employees list.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(9).
- Sep 26, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
Operation has one child with food allergies. The list of child's food allergies was not in the required postings. Corrected at inspection when the Director posted the list of the child's food allergies.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(10).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A list of Current Employees was missing in the required postings. Corrected at Inspection when the Director posted a current employees list.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(9).
- Sep 26, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
Operation has one child with food allergies. The list of child's food allergies was not in the required postings. Corrected at inspection when the Director posted the list of the child's food allergies.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(10).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A list of Current Employees was missing in the required postings. Corrected at Inspection when the Director posted a current employees list.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(9).
- May 18, 2022 to Aug 29, 202212 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 29, 2022 inspection
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- May 27, 2022 inspection
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- May 18, 2022 inspection
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- May 18, 2022 inspection
- May 10, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
The infant classroom was not free of objects that cause choking. An infant choked on a plastic piece and the heimlich maneuver had to be done.
Corrected May 25, 2022, verified May 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
- May 10, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
The infant classroom was not free of objects that cause choking. An infant choked on a plastic piece and the heimlich maneuver had to be done.
Corrected May 25, 2022, verified May 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
- May 10, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
The infant classroom was not free of objects that cause choking. An infant choked on a plastic piece and the heimlich maneuver had to be done.
Corrected May 25, 2022, verified May 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
- May 10, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
The infant classroom was not free of objects that cause choking. An infant choked on a plastic piece and the heimlich maneuver had to be done.
Corrected May 25, 2022, verified May 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
- Jan 20, 2022 to Jan 20, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jan 20, 2022 inspection
- Jan 20, 2022 inspection
- Jan 20, 2022 inspection
- Jan 20, 2022 inspection
- Jan 18, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Operation failed to notify licensing of a reportable illness within the required timeframe.
Corrected Jan 18, 2022, verified Jan 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
- Jan 18, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Operation failed to notify licensing of a reportable illness within the required timeframe.
Corrected Jan 18, 2022, verified Jan 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
- Jan 18, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Operation failed to notify licensing of a reportable illness within the required timeframe.
Corrected Jan 18, 2022, verified Jan 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
- Jan 18, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Operation failed to notify licensing of a reportable illness within the required timeframe.
Corrected Jan 18, 2022, verified Jan 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
- 2021
- Dec 10, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During walk through of the operation, caregiver in the 12-18 month class was out of ratio.
Corrected Jan 12, 2022, verified Jan 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Dec 10, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During walk through of the operation, caregiver in the 12-18 month class was out of ratio.
Corrected Jan 12, 2022, verified Jan 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Dec 10, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During walk through of the operation, caregiver in the 12-18 month class was out of ratio.
Corrected Jan 12, 2022, verified Jan 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Dec 10, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During walk through of the operation, caregiver in the 12-18 month class was out of ratio.
Corrected Jan 12, 2022, verified Jan 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Sep 17, 2021 to Dec 3, 20218 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Dec 3, 2021 complaint investigation
- Dec 3, 2021 complaint investigation
- Dec 3, 2021 complaint investigation
- Dec 3, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 18, 2021 inspection
- Oct 18, 2021 inspection
- Oct 18, 2021 inspection
- Oct 18, 2021 inspection
- Sep 17, 2021 inspection
- Sep 17, 2021 inspection
- Sep 17, 2021 inspection
- Sep 17, 2021 inspection
- Sep 15, 2021Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Children were allowed to play in the area where tar was leaking from the roof to the concrete wall. A caregiver saw children approaching the area but did not stop them causing two children to get tar on their fingers and one including the stomach area which required medical attention. Area was accessible to children and not blocked off.
Corrected Oct 8, 2021, verified Oct 18, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Sep 15, 2021Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Children were allowed to play in the area where tar was leaking from the roof to the concrete wall. A caregiver saw children approaching the area but did not stop them causing two children to get tar on their fingers and one including the stomach area which required medical attention. Area was accessible to children and not blocked off.
Corrected Oct 8, 2021, verified Oct 18, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Sep 15, 2021Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Children were allowed to play in the area where tar was leaking from the roof to the concrete wall. A caregiver saw children approaching the area but did not stop them causing two children to get tar on their fingers and one including the stomach area which required medical attention. Area was accessible to children and not blocked off.
Corrected Oct 8, 2021, verified Oct 18, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Sep 15, 2021Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Children were allowed to play in the area where tar was leaking from the roof to the concrete wall. A caregiver saw children approaching the area but did not stop them causing two children to get tar on their fingers and one including the stomach area which required medical attention. Area was accessible to children and not blocked off.
Corrected Oct 8, 2021, verified Oct 18, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
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