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Cuddle Bugs Learning Center

12765 SH 64 E, Tyler, TX 75707-5333

Operation number:
1407606
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Smith
Capacity:
74
License effective:
January 18, 2013
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9035665437
Email:
tyler@cuddlebugslearn.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 20 available inspections for Cuddle Bugs Learning Center from September 30, 2021 through May 21, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 13, 2026 and involved facility condition.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
20

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

20 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in Tyler

Compared to 50 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.6
Local median
0.36

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
19%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.72

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A child was observed not having their hands washed after a diaper change.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1317(a)(6)(C) - An administrative penalty not assessed against your center during previous two years while your director was serving in that role
Official code
746.1317(a)(6)(C)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(5) - Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees
Official code
746.305(a)(5)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
May 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the inspection, the operation did not complete the documentation for practice drills.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
August 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During inspection, the schoolers classroom was observed with Netflix on that was not educational and did not correspond to the daily activities.
Correction deadline
August 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2205(b) - Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
Official code
746.2205(b)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
August 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
August 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
August 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A child with food allergies documented on the admission form does not have physician signature on the food allergy emergency care plan.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(16)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Both vans do not have fire extinguishers installed on the vehicles. The Director will be purchasing them and installing them tomorrow.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)