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Joyful Cuddles Academy

12 critical, 8 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 29, 2026.

1106 Johnston St, Midland, TX 79701 · (432) 599-3959

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsMidland licensed centers, n=79

Critical findings12 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 0 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: May 29, 2026.

Critical12 vs median 4

54% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 4

59% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2025Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 101

Texas HHSC operation #1815324 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, 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.

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2026
Jun 11, 2026 to Jun 11, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 11, 2026 inspection
- Jun 11, 2026 inspection
- Jun 11, 2026 inspection
- Jun 11, 2026 inspection
May 29, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Caregivers left a child outside on the playground with another group during transition back inside. This was corrected at inspection when the child was placed back in the classroom.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
  A mop bucket with standing water was out on the playground while children played outside.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection expired 5/2/26.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  An infant not yet on table food does not have current feeding instructions. The form expired 5/27/26.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
May 29, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Caregivers left a child outside on the playground with another group during transition back inside. This was corrected at inspection when the child was placed back in the classroom.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
  A mop bucket with standing water was out on the playground while children played outside.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection expired 5/2/26.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  An infant not yet on table food does not have current feeding instructions. The form expired 5/27/26.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
May 29, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Caregivers left a child outside on the playground with another group during transition back inside. This was corrected at inspection when the child was placed back in the classroom.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection expired 5/2/26.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
  A mop bucket with standing water was out on the playground while children played outside.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  An infant not yet on table food does not have current feeding instructions. The form expired 5/27/26.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
May 29, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Caregivers left a child outside on the playground with another group during transition back inside. This was corrected at inspection when the child was placed back in the classroom.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
  A mop bucket with standing water was out on the playground while children played outside.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection expired 5/2/26.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  An infant not yet on table food does not have current feeding instructions. The form expired 5/27/26.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
2025
Nov 12, 2025 to Nov 12, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 12, 2025 inspection
- Nov 12, 2025 inspection
- Nov 12, 2025 inspection
- Nov 12, 2025 inspection
Sep 10, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
  Upon reviewing children's records, 1 out of 10 records reviewed did not have acknowledgment from parent that they received a copy of the operational policies.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2025, verified Sep 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.503.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
  Upon reviewing children's records, 1 out of 10 records reviewed did not have acknowledgment from parent that they received a copy of the operational policies.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2025, verified Sep 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.503.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
  Upon reviewing children's records, 1 out of 10 records reviewed did not have acknowledgment from parent that they received a copy of the operational policies.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2025, verified Sep 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.503.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
  Upon reviewing children's records, 1 out of 10 records reviewed did not have acknowledgment from parent that they received a copy of the operational policies.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2025, verified Sep 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.503.
May 12, 2025 to Aug 6, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 6, 2025 inspection
- Aug 6, 2025 inspection
- Aug 6, 2025 inspection
- Aug 6, 2025 inspection
- May 12, 2025 inspection
- May 12, 2025 inspection
- May 12, 2025 inspection
- May 12, 2025 inspection

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