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Daycare in Lubbock, TX

131 licensed or registered programs in Lubbock (Lubbock County): 67 child care centers, 36 school-age programs, 14 group child care homes and 14 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 13,743 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $146 a week in Lubbock County (2022 prices), $133 at a family child care home. Texas's child care subsidy, Child Care Services (CCS), helps pay if a family of three earns up to $77,315. Call ahead: licensed spots aren't open spots.

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation, as of October 2026. Licensed child care centers (including before/after-school and school-age programs), licensed child-care homes and registered child-care homes that Texas HHSC lists as active and not temporarily closed. Listed family homes, which are not licensed, are not included. Openings change daily, so call first.

What daycare costs in Lubbock County

$146/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($7,592 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$146$133
Toddler$138$127
Preschool$134$126

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.

67 child care centers in Lubbock

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

ZIP 79401 · 2

  • A New World Christian L C #1Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 64 · Accepts subsidy

    1912 19th St, 79401 · (806) 765-7404

    License 815880
  • Guadalupe Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 110 · Accepts subsidy

    101 Avenue K, 79401 · (806) 763-3777

    License 54087-704

ZIP 79403 · 4

  • Little Precious StepsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102 · Accepts subsidy

    918 Zenith Ave, 79403 · (806) 762-2562

    License 1558947
  • Roosevelt ISD Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 20 · Accepts subsidy

    1406 County Road 3300, 79403 · (806) 842-3282

    License 1709486
  • Ruby Phenix Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 158 · Accepts subsidy

    1301 Vanda Ave, 79403 · (806) 765-0110

    License 1745841-704
  • Texas Tech University Center for Early Head StartInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 120 · Accepts subsidy

    3315 E Broadway, 79403 · (806) 765-2737

    License 1597183

ZIP 79404 · 1

  • Carver Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 82 · Accepts subsidy

    2509 Elm Ave, 79404 · (806) 744-6726

    License 14169-704

ZIP 79407 · 4

  • A New World Christian L C #2Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 103 · Accepts subsidy

    2601 Slide Rd, 79407 · (806) 780-5064

    License 815875
  • DBS Kids LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 395 · Accepts subsidy

    4322 Justice Ave, 79407 · (806) 797-8890

    License 1624702-5231
  • Kidz KareInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 126 · Accepts subsidy

    6405 34th St, 79407 · (806) 796-1883

    License 1802953
  • Tree House Childrens Academy on 19thInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 166 · Accepts subsidy

    5502 19th St, 79407 · (806) 799-4661

    License 1529971-9091

ZIP 79409 · 1

  • Texas Tech Child Development Research CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy

    1309 Akron Ave, 79409 · (806) 742-3016

    License 186248

ZIP 79410 · 6

  • Covenant Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 259

    2210 Joliet Ave, 79410 · (806) 725-2232

    License 541815
  • Elite Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 93 · Accepts subsidy

    3514 22nd Pl, 79410 · (806) 785-3514

    License 1090246
  • M&K's Littles Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 51

    3714 22nd St, 79410 · (806) 773-0650

    License 1816659
  • Mrs. Wood's Learning Spot, LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 103 · Accepts subsidy

    4539 34th St, 79410 · (806) 993-7768

    License 1657715
  • Still Waters AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 91

    3101 34th St, 79410 · (806) 470-9241

    License 1825117
  • Sunnyside Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 101 · Accepts subsidy

    3302 Quaker Ave, 79410 · (806) 771-5436

    License 1531861

ZIP 79411 · 2

  • A Beautiful Child Development Center 2Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 98 · Accepts subsidy

    2406 20th St, 79411 · (806) 762-2225

    License 1549088
  • New Directions Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 99 · Accepts subsidy

    2008 Avenue T, 79411 · (806) 765-9126

    License 241931-704

ZIP 79412 · 5

  • Childrens WorldInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 132 · Accepts subsidy

    2135 51st St, 79412 · (806) 747-2747

    License 1223646
  • Cradles to CrayonsInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 98 · Accepts subsidy

    1115 53rd St, 79412 · (806) 762-5919

    License 872722
  • Diverse Genesis Early Childhood DevelopmentInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 15 · Accepts subsidy

    2159 50th St Ste B, 79412 · (806) 317-5368

    License 1772437
  • Eddie RichardsonInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 289

    1110 40th St, 79412 · (806) 788-1291

    License 1360429-749
  • Milam Childrens CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102 · Accepts subsidy

    1105 38th St, 79412 · (806) 747-2664

    License 1791511

ZIP 79413 · 5

  • Christ the King Cathedral Early Childhood Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 170

    5502 Nashville Ave, 79413 · (806) 771-2077

    License 915928
  • My Little Playhouse 2Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 143 · Accepts subsidy

    3628 50th St, 79413 · (806) 788-0881

    License 1429306
  • ST Lukes Pre-schoolPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 99

    3708 45th St, 79413 · (806) 797-4396

    License 53826
  • Trinity Christian School Early Education CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 300

    7002 Canton Ave, 79413 · (806) 791-8004

    License 846180
  • YWCA on UniversityInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 700 · Accepts subsidy

    6201 University Ave, 79413 · (806) 776-9702

    License 1709209-750

ZIP 79414 · 5

  • A Beautiful Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 98 · Accepts subsidy

    3502 Slide Rd A25, 79414 · (806) 749-7723

    License 1736301
  • Kids KingdomInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 161

    5320 50th St, 79414 · (806) 791-5464

    License 548287
  • Laugh N Learn Children's AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 102

    4715 58th St, 79414 · (806) 785-9700

    License 1827407
  • Starting Small Child Development CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy

    4819 Utica Ave, 79414 · (806) 795-9505

    License 1694568
  • Tiny Tots U Learning Academy at SouthhavenInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 346 · Accepts subsidy

    4613 66th St, 79414 · (806) 788-1800

    License 1687606

ZIP 79415 · 2

  • J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 160 · Accepts subsidy

    2714 Erskine St, 79415 · (806) 763-0535

    License 188131-704
  • Willowbrook Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 91 · Accepts subsidy

    2701 Bates St, 79415 · (806) 404-0282

    License 1790954

ZIP 79416 · 4

ZIP 79423 · 10

  • Here We GrowInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 349

    13405 Quaker Ave, 79423 · (806) 701-5305

    License 1786133
  • Indiana Avenue Baptist ChurchInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 150

    9507 Indiana Ave, 79423 · (806) 748-8800

    License 1571558
  • Kooper's Cove Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 141

    3226 140th St, 79423 · (806) 790-3832

    License 1795120
  • Little LegaciesInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy

    2011 Woodrow Rd, 79423 · (806) 863-4787

    License 1679519
  • Little Wings Christian Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 140

    10306 Indiana Ave, 79423 · (806) 789-7615

    License 1709311
  • Shelby and Friends LLCInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 85 · Accepts subsidy

    2423 87th St, 79423 · (806) 748-4000

    License 830552
  • Tiny Tots U Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 321 · Accepts subsidy

    13706 S University Ave, 79423 · (806) 993-2200

    License 1703776
  • Tree House Children's Academy - IndianaInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy

    3309 101st St Unit B, 79423 · (806) 771-2626

    License 1509743-9091
  • Tree House Children's Academy 82nd StreetInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 194 · Accepts subsidy

    2504 82nd St, 79423 · (806) 745-3377

    License 839523-9091
  • Woodland Hills AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 148

    3305 83rd St, 79423 · (806) 470-9241

    License 1825097

ZIP 79424 · 16

  • Belle's & Beau's Childcare CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 132 · Accepts subsidy

    6308 Iola Ave Ste 100, 79424 · (806) 993-2273

    License 1701995
  • Calvary Weekday MinistriesInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 210

    5301 82nd St, 79424 · (806) 794-4006

    License 508964
  • Children's Orchard AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 238

    5007 98th St, 79424 · (806) 776-0888

    License 1678302-9091
  • Grow With Me Learning Academy LubbockInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 137 · Accepts subsidy

    5614 114th St, 79424 · (806) 701-3652

    License 1629558
  • Holy Spirit Parents Day Out & PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · licensed for 87

    9821 Frankford Ave, 79424 · (806) 698-6400

    License 1656935
  • Hope Lutheran SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 300

    5700 98th St, 79424 · (806) 798-2747

    License 247848
  • Ivybrook AcademyToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 82

    8717 Milwaukee Ave, 79424 · (806) 370-1030

    License 1820775
  • Lakeridge United Methodist ChurchPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 130

    4701 82nd St, 79424 · (806) 698-5710

    License 248728
  • Learning Tree Childrens AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 310

    7713 Milwaukee Ave, 79424 · (806) 771-2323

    License 1255946-9091
  • Magnolia Children's Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 38

    12006 Slide Rd, 79424 · (806) 993-6252

    License 1700366
  • New Heights Learning ZoneInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 163 · Accepts subsidy

    11105 Milwaukee Ave, 79424 · (806) 790-3832

    License 1732755
  • Primrose School Lubbock SouthInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 204

    10930 York Ave, 79424 · (806) 993-5025

    License 1716529
  • Ripley Do-Das Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 93 · Accepts subsidy

    5811 69th St, 79424 · (806) 798-0610

    License 1789235
  • Sunnyside Learning Academy (West)Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 120 · Accepts subsidy

    6508 68th St, 79424 · (806) 474-6121

    License 1791654
  • Three Peas Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 251

    10701 Upland Ave, 79424 · (806) 620-7094

    License 1753593
  • Tree House Children's Academy - FrankfordInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 113 · Accepts subsidy

    5044 Frankford Ave Ste 700, 79424 · (806) 776-0834

    License 1659560-9091

14 group child care homes in Lubbock

Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.

14 family child care homes in Lubbock

Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.

36 school-age programs in Lubbock

Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.

How can I get help paying for daycare in Lubbock?

Child Care Services (CCS) pays part of the bill at a licensed provider you choose; you pay a copay based on income. Texas's list shows 75 of the 131 programs here accept it. If your income is at or below the poverty line, Head Start and Early Head Start are free.

Help paying in Texas

Child Care Services (CCS), run by Texas Workforce Commission

$77,315a year or less for a family of three to start (85% of state median income), as of October 2025. You also need to work, study or train.

WaitlistNew families may wait (February 2025)

Copays are capped at 7% of income (January 2025).

How to apply

Sources: Texas Workforce Commission; National Women's Law Center

Daycare in Lubbock: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Lubbock, TX?

In Lubbock County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $146 a week ($7,592 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $134 a week. A family child care home charged a median $133 a week for an infant. These prices come from the U.S. Department of Labor and aren't adjusted for inflation, so expect higher rates today.

How many licensed daycares are in Lubbock?

Texas's list shows 131 licensed or registered programs in Lubbock as of October 2026: 67 child care centers, 36 school-age programs, 14 group child care homes and 14 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 13,743 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Lubbock?

Yes, if you qualify. Child Care Services (CCS), run by Texas Workforce Commission, pays part of the cost at a provider you choose. A family of three can earn up to $77,315 a year to start. The state's list shows 75 of the Lubbock programs accept the subsidy. Lubbock also has 34 free Head Start and Early Head Start centers for families who qualify.

How do I know a daycare is licensed?

Every program on this page is on Texas's list of active licensed or registered programs, with its license number. Look up the record before you tour: it shows the ages and number of children the program is licensed for and its inspection history.

Sources

  1. 1.HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation. Accessed October 16, 2026.
  2. 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  3. 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  4. 4.Child care scholarships (Child Care Services) Texas Workforce Commission. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  5. 5.Texas: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-08-21) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  6. 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  7. 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  8. 8.42 U.S. Code 9858n, Definitions (Child Care and Development Block Grant Act) Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  9. 9.Understanding and finding child care in Texas Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.

Other benefits in Texas

Having a baby in Texas Benefits, each with its source, checked October 2026 Pregnancy Medicaid / CHIP 203% / 207% FPL WIC Yes Paid family leave Voluntary Medicaid pays for a doula No See Texas

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