Cradles to Crayons
1115 53rd St, Lubbock, TX
3.9· 41 reviews
Dancin Dolphins Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2013
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About
About Dancin Dolphins Daycare
Dancin Dolphins Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Lubbock, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 25, 2013, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dancin Dolphins Daycare 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Dancin Dolphins Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2013
- License number
- #1489367
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Apr 27, 2026Visit1 rule cited
747.801(6) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
“There was one pet in the home that did not have any vet health statements or vaccines available for review when requested.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026
- Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“None of the required health topics (listed on 746.1309(d)(1-6)) were observed as completed training for the annual training year of 1/25/2025 - 1/25/2026.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2026
747.801(6) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
“There was one pet in the home that did not have any vet health statements or vaccines available for review when requested.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026
747.3219 - Water Temperature
“The hot water temperature in the sink used by children to wash their hands was 147.0 degrees Fahrenheit.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
- Feb 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
747.4605(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Greater than Six Feet No Overlap
“It was found during the inspection that the use zone in front of the plastic slides exits overlapped the use zone of the wooden play structure.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2025
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“The operation did not have documentation on file verifying their dogs are up to date on vaccinations.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2025
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“It was found during the inspection that there was bird feces on the majority of the play equipment outside.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2025
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
“It was found during the inspection the operation did not have documenation showing they conducted a file drill for the month of January 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2025
Apr 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The following items were missing in the Operational Policies: 747.501(6)(7)(11)(12)(13).”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
“The operation did not have a written Activity Schedule/Plan available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
May 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“It was found during the inspection the operation did not have verification of updated vacinations for each animal in the home.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023
747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
“It was found during the inspection that they did not have verification of current First Aid/CPR.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023
Aug 3, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
747.1309(f) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training- Remaining training topics
“1 out of 1 records reviewed is missing 3 required training hours under this minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
747.1309(e)(2) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience
“1 out of 1 records reviewed is missing 3 hours of management training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
- Oct 20, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Dancin Dolphins Daycare
Is Dancin Dolphins Daycare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 25, 2013.
When was Dancin Dolphins Daycare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dancin Dolphins Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Dancin Dolphins Daycare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Dancin Dolphins Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Dancin Dolphins Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Dancin Dolphins Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 401-6788 to ask.
What is Dancin Dolphins Daycare's phone number?
(806) 401-6788.
Where is Dancin Dolphins Daycare?
Lubbock, TX 79404. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.