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Connies Critters

Lubbock, TX 79413 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$133
year first permitted
2014

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About Connies Critters

Connies Critters is a licensed group home daycare in Lubbock, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 19, 2014, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Connies Critters has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Lubbock County has a median price of $133 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 Connies Critters

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2014
License number
#1534136
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Mar 31, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training

      “The provider and her assistants training were unavaliable for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026

  2. Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 12, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.4001 - Indoor Space Requirement - 30 Square Feet per Child

      “It was found that 162 square feet of licensed space is currently being used for personal purposes in the childcare home and children have no access to this space. 162 square feet is enough for 5 children. The other space that can be used safely by children currently is 254 which is only big enough to hold 8 children. The current capacity is 12 but due to the space reduction, it is only big enough for 8 which is in violation of the square footage requirement.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions

      “It was found that animals in the home are creating unsanitary conditions.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      747.3117(1) - Food Service and Preparation - Sanitize Equipment

      “It was found that the food preparation area and equipment are not being sanitized as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.3203(9) - Floors, Ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “It was found that all floors are not being kept clean.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025

  5. Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 21, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “Primary caregiver only has 2.5 out of the 30 required annual traing hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021

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 Connies Critters

Is Connies Critters licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 19, 2014.

When was Connies Critters last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Connies Critters had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Connies Critters care for?

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

Does Connies Critters accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Connies Critters' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Connies Critters cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 549-0781 to ask.

What is Connies Critters' phone number?

(806) 549-0781.

Where is Connies Critters?

Lubbock, TX 79413. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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