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Joyful Cuddles Academy

1106 Johnston St, Midland, TX 797014.5· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
101
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$155
year first permitted
2025

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About Joyful Cuddles Academy

Joyful Cuddles Academy is a licensed child care center in Midland, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 18, 2025, for up to 101 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedSecure entry

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
101 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsInfant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffBackground-checked, CPR-trained caregivers
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetySecure entry
Licensed capacity101 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Joyful Cuddles Academy 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 Joyful Cuddles Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
101 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1815324
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 29, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The fire inspection expired 5/2/26.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

    • 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

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

      “A mop bucket with standing water was out on the playground while children played outside.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

  3. Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.503 - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025

  5. Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 12, 2025InspectionNo 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 Joyful Cuddles Academy

Is Joyful Cuddles Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 18, 2025.

When was Joyful Cuddles Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Joyful Cuddles Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Joyful Cuddles Academy care for?

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

Does Joyful Cuddles Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Joyful Cuddles Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Joyful Cuddles Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 599-3959 to ask.

What is Joyful Cuddles Academy's phone number?

(432) 599-3959.

Where is Joyful Cuddles Academy?

1106 Johnston St, Midland, TX 79701. The nearest other daycare we list is Stacey Anders, 0.6 miles away.

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