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Jones Early Learning Center

126 Thornridge Dr, Midland, TX 79703
licensed capacity
73
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$155
year first permitted
2020

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About Jones Early Learning Center

Jones Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Midland, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 23, 2020, for up to 73 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
73 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity73 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Jones Early Learning Center 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 Jones Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
73 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1691898
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. May 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(4)(A) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026

  2. Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 21, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.307(b)(4) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025

  5. Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “4 caregivers did not have the required 24 clock hours of training.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025

  6. May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “Two infant feeding instructions were not signed nor dated by parents.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “Director's Pediatric First Aid/CPR does not include the use of a CPR manikin.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024

  10. Nov 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 14 earlier visits
  1. Sep 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2803(4)(D) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023

  3. Apr 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.401(9) - 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 visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.401(10) - 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 visit

  5. Aug 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 10, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.2401(6) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 27, 2022

  9. Jan 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 18, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “Operation failed to notify licensing of a reportable illness within the required timeframe.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2022

  11. Dec 10, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “During walk through of the operation, caregiver in the 12-18 month class was out of ratio.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022

  12. Dec 3, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  13. Oct 18, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Sep 15, 2021Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2021

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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FAQ

Questions about Jones Early Learning Center

Is Jones Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 23, 2020.

When was Jones Early Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Jones Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Jones Early Learning Center care for?

73, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Jones Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Jones Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Jones Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 240-8308 to ask.

What is Jones Early Learning Center's phone number?

(432) 240-8308.

Where is Jones Early Learning Center?

126 Thornridge Dr, Midland, TX 79703. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Jones, 0.1 miles away.

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