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Daycare and child care in Lubbock, Texas

153 licensed child care providers in Lubbock: 103 daycare centers and 50 home daycares. Compare ages, hours, meals and locations, then open any provider to review its licensing record and inspection history.

103 take infants95 provide meals12 open past 6:30 PM76 accept childcare assistanceas of Aug 16, 2026

Daycare near you in Lubbock

Looking for daycare near you in Lubbock? Every one of the 153 licensed child care providers here comes from Texas HHSC records, so you can find infant care, preschools and home daycares close to home and compare them on what matters. Use your location to sort the whole list by distance and see how far each one is, then open the closest to read its licensing and inspection record before you visit. Your location stays in your browser and is never sent to us.

Daycares in Lubbock 153 providers

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Ekata Jayaswal · capacity 3Jonna Byers · capacity 3Amber Kelley · capacity 3Andrea Ontiveros · capacity 3Michelle Gabriel · capacity 3Tamara Allbritton · capacity 3Yolanda Rivera · capacity 3Brigette Chock · capacity 3Marsha Lindsey · capacity 3Bethany Harman · capacity 3Melissa Dahlstrom · capacity 12Amy Hyatt · capacity 12Megan Castaneda · capacity 3Liana Harrington · capacity 9Lisa Smith · capacity 3Patricia Wentzel · capacity 12Tega Kids · capacity 204Melissa Martinez · capacity 3Puddle Ducks Learning Academy · capacity 12Ywcare At Preston Smith · capacity 70Billie Ann Silmon · capacity 12Kooper's Cove Learning Academy · capacity 141Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center · capacity 158Ripley Do-das Learning Center · capacity 93Nonies Daycare · capacity 12Ywcare At Cooper Central Elementary · capacity 50Wilborn Neighborhood Academy · capacity 12New Directions Early Learning Center · capacity 99Veronica Torres · capacity 9Ywcare At Cooper East Elementary · capacity 102Beverly Fredenburg · capacity 12Ywcare At Miller Elementary · capacity 80Depot Express 3 · capacity 130Ywcare At Rush Elementary · capacity 45Laura Winans · capacity 3Texas Tech Child Development Research Center · capacity 150Ywcare At Centennial Elementary · capacity 75Ywcare At Stewart Elementary · capacity 40Esmeralda Heredia · capacity 3Dbs Aftercare At Westwind · capacity 150Calvary Weekday Ministries · capacity 210Ywcare At Parsons Elementary · capacity 50Nickcol Martinez · capacity 3J.t. And Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center · capacity 160Ywcare At Wester Elementary · capacity 68Little Precious Steps · capacity 102Belle's & Beau's Childcare Center · capacity 132Heavin Nashea Muniz · capacity 3Maisie Marie Sena · capacity 6Lakeridge United Methodist Church · capacity 130Conni Dickson · capacity 12Ywcare At Mcwhorter Elementary · capacity 50Shelia Drones · capacity 9Ywcare At Wheelock Elementary · capacity 35Kids After School · capacity 115Ywcare At Roberts Elementary · capacity 92Reynas Day Care · capacity 12Starting Small Child Development Center · capacity 75Ywcare Of Lubbock At Wilson · capacity 100Indiana Avenue Baptist Church · capacity 150Nana's Home Daycare · capacity 12Ivybrook Academy · capacity 82Connies Critters · capacity 12Vicki Mceachern · capacity 12Ywcare At Ramirez Elementary · capacity 100Depot Express 4 · capacity 104Holy Spirit Parents Day Out & Preschool · capacity 87Ywcare At Bayless Elementary · capacity 40Eddie Richardson · capacity 289My Little Playhouse 2 · capacity 143Depot Express 2 · capacity 130St Lukes Pre-school · capacity 99Christ The King Cathedral Early Childhood Development Center · capacity 170Ywcare At Cooper West Elementary · capacity 50Milam Childrens Center · capacity 102Tiny Tots U Learning Academy At Southhaven · capacity 346Northridge Doodlebugs · capacity 120Ywcare At Williams Elementary · capacity 50Ywcare At Harwell Elementary · capacity 35Hope Lutheran School · capacity 300All-stars R Us · capacity 12Three Peas Learning Academy · capacity 251Ywcare At Waters Elementary · capacity 100Shelby And Friends LLC · capacity 85Kids Kingdom · capacity 161Rock Solid Athletics · capacity 250Ywcare Of Lubbock At Maedgen · capacity 50Club Cooper- North · capacity 125Roosevelt ISD Child Care Center · capacity 20Kappikare · capacity 12Little Wings Christian Learning Center · capacity 140Ywcare At Honey Elementary · capacity 75Shirley Yandell · capacity 12Premier Sportsplex · capacity 34Woodland Hills Academy · capacity 148Children's Orchard Academy · capacity 238Little Legacies · capacity 70Laugh N Learn Children's Academy · capacity 102Carver Early Learning Center · capacity 82Covenant Child Development Center · capacity 259Just Like Home Childcare · capacity 12Sarah Daniel · capacity 12Primrose School Lubbock South · capacity 204Sunnyside Learning Academy · capacity 101Dbs Kids LLC · capacity 395My Little Rainbows · capacity 12Grow With Me Learning Academy Lubbock · capacity 137Diverse Genesis Early Childhood Development · capacity 15Texas Tech University Center For Early Head Start · capacity 120Still Waters Academy · capacity 91Belles N Beaus · capacity 12Melissa Husacek · capacity 3A New World Christian L C #1 · capacity 64Mrs. Wood's Learning Spot, LLC · capacity 103Tree House Childrens Academy On 19th · capacity 166Kaisha Weatherly · capacity 3Elite Learning Academy 2 · capacity 37Little Explorers Clubhouse · capacity 12Tree House Children's Academy - Frankford · capacity 113Dancin Dolphins Daycare · capacity 12Tree House Children's Academy - Indiana · capacity 100Elite Learning Academy · capacity 93Agape Learning Academy · capacity 121Rilla Ferguson Daycare · capacity 12Cradles To Crayons · capacity 98Guadalupe Early Learning Center · capacity 110Here We Grow · capacity 349Willowbrook Early Learning Center · capacity 91A Beautiful Child Development Center · capacity 98Magnolia Children's Learning Center · capacity 38Childrens World · capacity 132Jennifer Knox · capacity 3Roneshia Patterson · capacity 12Reese Doodle Babies · capacity 10A New World Christian L C #2 · capacity 103Trinity Christian School Early Education Center · capacity 300A Beautiful Child Development Center 2 · capacity 98Tree House Children's Academy 82nd Street · capacity 194YWCA On University · capacity 700Verla Dunlap · capacity 12Kidz Kare · capacity 126M&k's Littles Child Development Center · capacity 51Learning Tree Childrens Academy · capacity 310Sunnyside Learning Academy (west) · capacity 120New Heights Learning Zone · capacity 163
145 providers mapped. Each dot is a licensed operation. Tap a dot to open it.

Childcare in Lubbock by the numbers

Computed from the state’s list as of Aug 16, 2026. Counts change as permits open and close.

Licensed spots at providers that take each age

Infants (103 providers)
10,365
Toddlers (109 providers)
10,489
Preschool (144 providers)
13,509
School age (130 providers)
13,082
All ages, 153 providers
13,759

Hours that fit a working day

Open by 6:30 AM
46
Open past 6:30 PM
12
Open on weekends
13
Provide meals
95
Home-based providers
33%

Schedules beyond 9 to 5

New and long-standing

Newly licensed in the last 12 months
11
Median licensed capacity
75

Longest licensed: Carver Early Learning Center (1986), Ywcare Of Lubbock At Wilson (1986), Shirley Yandell (1986).

Largest: YWCA On University (700), Dbs Kids LLC (395), Here We Grow (349).

Daycare in Lubbock by ZIP code

14 ZIP codes have licensed childcare, most providers first. Pick one to narrow the list.

Popular searches in Lubbock

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Nearby cities

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Before you visit

Research: what inspectors cite most in Lubbock

Across the cited standards on record for Lubbock providers, as of Aug 16, 2026. Risk levels are the state’s. Details are on each provider’s page under Inspection history.

  1. 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
    26
  2. 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    17
  3. 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    15
  4. 746.2805(3)Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
    14
  5. 746.3819Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
    13

How to read a Texas inspection record · Methodology

Childcare in Lubbock: common questions

How many daycares are there in Lubbock?
As of August 16, 2026, 153 childcare providers held a permit in Lubbock: 103 licensed centers and 50 home-based providers, with 13,759 licensed spots between them. Permits open and close every week, so treat this as a snapshot of the state’s list on that date rather than a live count.
Which Lubbock daycares take infants?
As of August 16, 2026, 103 providers in Lubbock were licensed for infants. Being licensed for infants is not the same as having an infant spot open, so call ahead. See infant care in Lubbock. Our infant daycare checklist covers what to look for on a visit.
Which providers accept childcare assistance?
As of August 16, 2026, 76 providers in Lubbock reported to the state that they accept childcare subsidies. See the list. Acceptance can change and can depend on the program, so confirm directly with the provider before you rely on it.
How many Lubbock daycares have been inspected, and how do I read the results?
As of August 16, 2026, 134 of 153 providers in Lubbock had at least one inspection on record with the state, and 30 had no standard cited on any visit. Each provider page lists its inspections and any standards cited, as the state recorded them. How to read a Texas inspection record.
Is there 24-hour or overnight daycare in Lubbock?
As of August 16, 2026, 8 providers in Lubbock either listed hours around the clock (1 of them) or reported night care as a program to the state. See 24-hour and overnight care in Lubbock. Hours on the record are the permitted hours, so confirm the schedule you need directly with the provider.
What is the best daycare in Lubbock?
The best daycare in Lubbock is the one that fits your child and your family, and this site helps you find it. As of August 16, 2026, 153 providers held a permit in Lubbock: 103 take infants, 46 open by 6:30 AM, 12 stay open past 6:30 PM and 76 accept child care assistance. Narrow the list to what you need, shortlist three, read each provider’s licence and inspection record, then visit. How to choose the best daycare for your child.
Which Lubbock daycares are top rated?
Family ratings on this site come only from reviews written here by families, and a provider shows one once it has enough counted reviews. They are the reviewers’ opinions and never change the licensing record, which is shown the same way for every provider. Where a list has an order, the order is stated. How lists are ordered.
How much does daycare cost in Lubbock?
Texas does not publish tuition, so a price appears on a provider page only when the provider has supplied one. What the state does publish for Lubbock is which providers accept child care assistance (76 as of August 16, 2026), which offer part-time care (90) and which offer drop-in care (43). Prices depend mostly on the child’s age, the hours you need, and whether it is a center or a home. What shapes daycare prices in Texas · Help paying for daycare in Texas

Every provider shown held a permit with the State of Texas as of August 16, 2026. About the data and how this list is built.