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Cuddle Bugs Learning Center

4 critical, 8 serious, 4 minor findings across 45 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 14, 2025.

12765 Sh 64 E, Tyler, TX 75707 · (903) 566-5437

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsTyler licensed centers, n=50

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 4 minor across 33 inspections and 12 investigations (45 visits). Most recent critical: May 14, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 4

58% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 8

70% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2013Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 74 places

Texas HHSC operation #1407606 · 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 careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

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
May 21, 2026 to Sep 14, 20265 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 14, 2026 inspection
- May 21, 2026 inspection
- May 21, 2026 inspection
- May 21, 2026 inspection
- May 21, 2026 inspection
May 13, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  A child was observed not having their hands washed after a diaper change.
  Corrected May 13, 2026, verified May 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- MinorTexas: Low
  An administrative penalty not assessed against your center during previous two years while your director was serving in that role
  During a review of the staff trainings there were trainings certificates with the director's name on it. The director was listed as the trainer.
  Corrected May 22, 2026, verified May 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1317(a)(6)(C).
May 13, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  A child was observed not having their hands washed after a diaper change.
  Corrected May 13, 2026, verified May 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- MinorTexas: Low
  An administrative penalty not assessed against your center during previous two years while your director was serving in that role
  During a review of the staff trainings there were trainings certificates with the director's name on it. The director was listed as the trainer.
  Corrected May 22, 2026, verified May 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1317(a)(6)(C).
May 13, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  A child was observed not having their hands washed after a diaper change.
  Corrected May 13, 2026, verified May 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- MinorTexas: Low
  An administrative penalty not assessed against your center during previous two years while your director was serving in that role
  During a review of the staff trainings there were trainings certificates with the director's name on it. The director was listed as the trainer.
  Corrected May 22, 2026, verified May 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1317(a)(6)(C).
May 13, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  A child was observed not having their hands washed after a diaper change.
  Corrected May 13, 2026, verified May 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- MinorTexas: Low
  An administrative penalty not assessed against your center during previous two years while your director was serving in that role
  During a review of the staff trainings there were trainings certificates with the director's name on it. The director was listed as the trainer.
  Corrected May 22, 2026, verified May 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1317(a)(6)(C).
Mar 12, 2026 to Mar 12, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 12, 2026 inspection
- Mar 12, 2026 inspection
- Mar 12, 2026 inspection
- Mar 12, 2026 inspection
2025
May 27, 2025 to Oct 14, 202512 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 14, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 14, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 14, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 14, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jul 21, 2025 inspection
- Jul 21, 2025 inspection
- Jul 21, 2025 inspection
- Jul 21, 2025 inspection
- Jul 17, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jul 17, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jul 17, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jul 17, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jul 8, 2025 inspection
- Jul 8, 2025 inspection
- Jul 8, 2025 inspection
- Jul 8, 2025 inspection
- May 27, 2025 inspection
- May 27, 2025 inspection
- May 27, 2025 inspection
- May 27, 2025 inspection
May 14, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  During an observation of the center, it was observed two caregivers with conditions supervising two groups of children. One group who had 9 students age range from 2/3 and the second with 8 students age range from 18/ 19 months.
  Corrected May 14, 2025, verified May 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees
  During an inspection it was brought to licensing attention a caregiver was arrested and received conditions on their background. This operation received notification of the change on May 8, 2025. This was not notified to their licensing inspector.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(5).
May 14, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  During an observation of the center, it was observed two caregivers with conditions supervising two groups of children. One group who had 9 students age range from 2/3 and the second with 8 students age range from 18/ 19 months.
  Corrected May 14, 2025, verified May 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees
  During an inspection it was brought to licensing attention a caregiver was arrested and received conditions on their background. This operation received notification of the change on May 8, 2025. This was not notified to their licensing inspector.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(5).
May 14, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  During an observation of the center, it was observed two caregivers with conditions supervising two groups of children. One group who had 9 students age range from 2/3 and the second with 8 students age range from 18/ 19 months.
  Corrected May 14, 2025, verified May 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees
  During an inspection it was brought to licensing attention a caregiver was arrested and received conditions on their background. This operation received notification of the change on May 8, 2025. This was not notified to their licensing inspector.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(5).
May 14, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  During an observation of the center, it was observed two caregivers with conditions supervising two groups of children. One group who had 9 students age range from 2/3 and the second with 8 students age range from 18/ 19 months.
  Corrected May 14, 2025, verified May 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees
  During an inspection it was brought to licensing attention a caregiver was arrested and received conditions on their background. This operation received notification of the change on May 8, 2025. This was not notified to their licensing inspector.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(5).
May 13, 2025 to May 13, 20254 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- May 13, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 13, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 13, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 13, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Aug 13, 2024 to Aug 13, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 13, 2024 inspection
- Aug 13, 2024 inspection
- Aug 13, 2024 inspection
- Aug 13, 2024 inspection

Show 36 older visits, not counted above

2023
Aug 17, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  At the inspection, the operation did not complete the documentation for practice drills.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2023, verified Aug 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
Aug 17, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  At the inspection, the operation did not complete the documentation for practice drills.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2023, verified Aug 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
Aug 17, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  At the inspection, the operation did not complete the documentation for practice drills.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2023, verified Aug 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
Aug 17, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  At the inspection, the operation did not complete the documentation for practice drills.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2023, verified Aug 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
2022
Aug 25, 2022 to Sep 2, 20228 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 2, 2022 inspection
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- Aug 25, 2022 inspection
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- Aug 25, 2022 inspection
- Aug 25, 2022 inspection
Aug 12, 2022Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During inspection, 1 staff member was observed in the operation without a background check. The operation advised it was the staff members third day of employment. The operation closed for the day and all staff and children left. The staff file was unavailable to review.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  During inspection, 1 classroom was observed with 11 children ages 18m - 23m alone in a classroom. 3 children were buckled into high chairs. 1 classroom with 15 schoolers was observed alone in a classroom watching tv. This was corrected when classes were combined with a teacher present.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  The operation did not show good judgement when they accepted children that put them out of ratio. The operation did not show good judgement when leaving school age children alone in a classroom watching tv. The operation did not show good judgment when they left 11 children ages 18m - 23m alone in a classroom with 3 children strapped into high chairs. The operation did not use good judgement when allowing a new hire to work in the operation without a background check completed.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
  During inspection, the schoolers classroom was observed with Netflix on that was not educational and did not correspond to the daily activities.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Standard 746.2205(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During inspection it was observed 1 teacher had 21 children ages 18 - 23m and 1 teacher had 29 children ages 2yr - 11yr (SAG 4). This was corrected when the operation called all parents to pick up children for the day.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Aug 12, 2022Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  The operation did not show good judgement when they accepted children that put them out of ratio. The operation did not show good judgement when leaving school age children alone in a classroom watching tv. The operation did not show good judgment when they left 11 children ages 18m - 23m alone in a classroom with 3 children strapped into high chairs. The operation did not use good judgement when allowing a new hire to work in the operation without a background check completed.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  During inspection, 1 classroom was observed with 11 children ages 18m - 23m alone in a classroom. 3 children were buckled into high chairs. 1 classroom with 15 schoolers was observed alone in a classroom watching tv. This was corrected when classes were combined with a teacher present.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During inspection, 1 staff member was observed in the operation without a background check. The operation advised it was the staff members third day of employment. The operation closed for the day and all staff and children left. The staff file was unavailable to review.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
  During inspection, the schoolers classroom was observed with Netflix on that was not educational and did not correspond to the daily activities.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Standard 746.2205(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During inspection it was observed 1 teacher had 21 children ages 18 - 23m and 1 teacher had 29 children ages 2yr - 11yr (SAG 4). This was corrected when the operation called all parents to pick up children for the day.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Aug 12, 2022Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During inspection, 1 staff member was observed in the operation without a background check. The operation advised it was the staff members third day of employment. The operation closed for the day and all staff and children left. The staff file was unavailable to review.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  The operation did not show good judgement when they accepted children that put them out of ratio. The operation did not show good judgement when leaving school age children alone in a classroom watching tv. The operation did not show good judgment when they left 11 children ages 18m - 23m alone in a classroom with 3 children strapped into high chairs. The operation did not use good judgement when allowing a new hire to work in the operation without a background check completed.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  During inspection, 1 classroom was observed with 11 children ages 18m - 23m alone in a classroom. 3 children were buckled into high chairs. 1 classroom with 15 schoolers was observed alone in a classroom watching tv. This was corrected when classes were combined with a teacher present.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During inspection it was observed 1 teacher had 21 children ages 18 - 23m and 1 teacher had 29 children ages 2yr - 11yr (SAG 4). This was corrected when the operation called all parents to pick up children for the day.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
  During inspection, the schoolers classroom was observed with Netflix on that was not educational and did not correspond to the daily activities.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Standard 746.2205(b).
Aug 12, 2022Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During inspection, 1 staff member was observed in the operation without a background check. The operation advised it was the staff members third day of employment. The operation closed for the day and all staff and children left. The staff file was unavailable to review.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  During inspection, 1 classroom was observed with 11 children ages 18m - 23m alone in a classroom. 3 children were buckled into high chairs. 1 classroom with 15 schoolers was observed alone in a classroom watching tv. This was corrected when classes were combined with a teacher present.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  The operation did not show good judgement when they accepted children that put them out of ratio. The operation did not show good judgement when leaving school age children alone in a classroom watching tv. The operation did not show good judgment when they left 11 children ages 18m - 23m alone in a classroom with 3 children strapped into high chairs. The operation did not use good judgement when allowing a new hire to work in the operation without a background check completed.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
  During inspection, the schoolers classroom was observed with Netflix on that was not educational and did not correspond to the daily activities.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Standard 746.2205(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During inspection it was observed 1 teacher had 21 children ages 18 - 23m and 1 teacher had 29 children ages 2yr - 11yr (SAG 4). This was corrected when the operation called all parents to pick up children for the day.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
May 9, 2022 to May 26, 20228 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- May 26, 2022 inspection
- May 26, 2022 inspection
- May 26, 2022 inspection
- May 26, 2022 inspection
- May 10, 2022 inspection
- May 10, 2022 inspection
- May 10, 2022 inspection
- May 10, 2022 inspection
- May 9, 2022 complaint investigation
- May 9, 2022 complaint investigation
- May 9, 2022 complaint investigation
- May 9, 2022 complaint investigation
2021
Oct 12, 2021 to Oct 12, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 12, 2021 inspection
- Oct 12, 2021 inspection
- Oct 12, 2021 inspection
- Oct 12, 2021 inspection
Sep 30, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  Both vans do not have fire extinguishers installed on the vehicles. The Director will be purchasing them and installing them tomorrow.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2021, verified Oct 12, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
  A child with food allergies documented on the admission form does not have physician signature on the food allergy emergency care plan.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2021, verified Oct 12, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(16).
Sep 30, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  Both vans do not have fire extinguishers installed on the vehicles. The Director will be purchasing them and installing them tomorrow.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2021, verified Oct 12, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
  A child with food allergies documented on the admission form does not have physician signature on the food allergy emergency care plan.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2021, verified Oct 12, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(16).
Sep 30, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  Both vans do not have fire extinguishers installed on the vehicles. The Director will be purchasing them and installing them tomorrow.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2021, verified Oct 12, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
  A child with food allergies documented on the admission form does not have physician signature on the food allergy emergency care plan.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2021, verified Oct 12, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(16).
Sep 30, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  Both vans do not have fire extinguishers installed on the vehicles. The Director will be purchasing them and installing them tomorrow.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2021, verified Oct 12, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
  A child with food allergies documented on the admission form does not have physician signature on the food allergy emergency care plan.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2021, verified Oct 12, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(16).

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