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Carver Early Learning Center

2509 Elm Ave, Lubbock, TX 794045.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
82
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$146
year first permitted
1986
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About Carver Early Learning Center

Carver Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Lubbock, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 15, 1986, for up to 82 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
82 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity82 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Carver Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lubbock County has a median price of $146 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.
Lubbock County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$146
Home daycare$133

Toddler

Center$138
Home daycare$127

Preschool

Center$134
Home daycare$126

School age

Center$128
Home daycare$120

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 Carver Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
82 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#14169- 704
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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See all 18 visits
  1. Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “It was found during the investigation that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024

  6. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 8, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “It was found during the investigation that a child in care came into contact with a substance that posed a safety risk.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024

Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Apr 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 6, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

      “A Staff member did not exhibit patience with a child when handling a situation involving that child.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2022

  5. Jun 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 27, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  7. May 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 19, 2021VisitNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Carver Early Learning Center

Is Carver Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 15, 1986.

When was Carver Early Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Carver Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Carver Early Learning Center care for?

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

Does Carver Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Carver Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Carver Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 744-6726 to ask.

What is Carver Early Learning Center's phone number?

(806) 744-6726.

Where is Carver Early Learning Center?

2509 Elm Ave, Lubbock, TX 79404. The nearest other daycare we list is YWCAre at Harwell Elementary, 1.1 miles away.

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