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Animal Krackers

1009 W Missouri Ave, Midland, TX 797013.1· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
157
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$155
year first permitted
2023

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About Animal Krackers

Animal Krackers is a licensed child care center in Midland, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 1, 2023, for up to 157 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
157 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity157 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Animal Krackers has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Midland County has a median price of $155 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Midland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$155
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$129

School age

Center$132
Home daycare$122

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Animal Krackers

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
157 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1768236
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 17 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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See all 21 visits
  1. Sep 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 14, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “This standard was found to be out of compliance when a child walked out of a classroom unnoticed and the caregiver left the classroom unsupervised for five minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards

      “This standard was found to be out of compliance.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026

  6. Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “Operation failed to report an incident involving a 9-month-old child that was choking.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025

  10. Oct 3, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “Caregiver was viewed using her phone while she was in ratio.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025

Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 22, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “Operation failed to report by the deadline the number, if any, employees left their employment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025

  4. Nov 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Fire inspection expired on 5/4/25.”

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024

  7. Apr 11, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room

      “As part of discipline, children have been made to sit/stand in timeout in a bathroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “As part of an investigation, it was learned that children have at times had to complete time out in a hallway, away from the rest of their group or caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024

  8. Sep 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Mar 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Animal Krackers

Is Animal Krackers licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 1, 2023.

When was Animal Krackers last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Animal Krackers had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Animal Krackers care for?

157, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Animal Krackers accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Animal Krackers' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Animal Krackers cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 687-4000 to ask.

What is Animal Krackers' phone number?

(432) 687-4000.

Where is Animal Krackers?

1009 W Missouri Ave, Midland, TX 79701. The nearest other daycare we list is First Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Education Center, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).