Cuddlebugs Day Care
Cuddlebugs Day Care is a licensed child care center in Ballinger, TX, licensed for up to 21 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2007. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (2 of 8). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 4 centers in Runnels County and better than 34% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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A review of childrens records indicated the operation is not receiving a statement of health from health care professionals when enrolling children in care. Four children were missing health statements.
The operation did not practice or document a fire drill in July and has not yet practiced or documented a fire drill in August.
It was determined the operation failed to notify the parent promptly after the child was injured in care.
One caregiver was missing documentation of annual training.
The center was lacking an updated children's product safety certification.
The operational policies were lacking information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor activities.
An infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncer. Child was placed in a play yard at inspection.
Two infants were observed sleeping on the floor with boppy pillows rather than in a crib. Infants were place in play yards at inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does Cuddlebugs Day Care take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Cuddlebugs Day Care’s hours?
7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Cuddlebugs Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Cuddlebugs Day Care had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 11, 2022: “Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Cuddlebugs Day Care compare with other daycares in Runnels County?
It is #4 of 4 centers in Runnels County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 34% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Cuddlebugs Day Care last inspected?
Aug 20, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
Licensed centers nearby
Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 863554 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.