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Cradles to Crayons

1115 53rd St, Lubbock, TX 794123.9· 41 reviews
licensed capacity
98
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$146
year first permitted
2007
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About Cradles to Crayons

Cradles to Crayons is a licensed child care center in Lubbock, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 22, 2007, for up to 98 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 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 AMOpen until 7 PM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: Infants – 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
98 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday – Friday 6:00AM – 7:00PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants – 12 years
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (school pick up from most Lubbock elementary schools)
Licensed capacity98 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Cradles to Crayons 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 Cradles to Crayons

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
98 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2007
License number
#872722
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 15 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safe sleep 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 31 visits
  1. Sep 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jan 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 8, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “During the investigation, children under 2 years of age were observed watching YouTube videos on a tablet.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025

  10. Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 21 earlier visits
  1. Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 7, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

      “Based on evidence found by DFPS, a child in care was forced to sleep when a caregiver put the bottom part of their leg over a child's body, until the child fell asleep.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024

  6. Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 9, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jul 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Feb 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Pinching, Shaking, or Biting

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2023

  12. Feb 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  13. Aug 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Aug 3, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  15. Jul 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Jul 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  17. May 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  18. May 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Dec 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Dec 15, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  21. Oct 26, 2021InspectionNo 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 Cradles to Crayons

Is Cradles to Crayons licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 22, 2007.

When was Cradles to Crayons last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cradles to Crayons had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 15 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 Cradles to Crayons care for?

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

Does Cradles to Crayons accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cradles to Crayons' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cradles to Crayons cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 762-5919 to ask.

What is Cradles to Crayons' phone number?

(806) 762-5919.

Where is Cradles to Crayons?

1115 53rd St, Lubbock, TX 79412. The nearest other daycare we list is Yolanda Rivera, 0.6 miles away.

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