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DBS Kids

4322 Justice Ave, Lubbock, TX 794075.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
395
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$146
year first permitted
2016
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About DBS Kids

DBS Kids is a licensed child care center in Lubbock, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 29, 2016, for up to 395 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and summer camp.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
395 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care
StaffFully trained and certified team
Daily lifeSnacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
DiscountsMilitary member and multifamily discounts
TransportationTransportation (pickup services for students at Lubbock, Cooper, and Friendship Schools; on-site after school programs at local elementary schools)
AccreditationOther accreditation (Texas School Ready (fully certified))
Licensed capacity395 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

DBS Kids 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 DBS Kids

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
395 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1624702- 5231
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 5, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 5 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 29 visits
  1. Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 11, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was not demonstrating self-control when they were yelling shut up in the presence of children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024

  7. Jun 28, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Based on the evidence obtained caregivers did not use good judgement when patting a child's back hard, causing bruising and petechiae. The child expressed discomfort by crying and asking them to stop and they did not.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024

    • 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 caregivers, at different times, put the bottom part of their legs over a child's body, to try and keep the child still to fall asleep.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024

  8. May 30, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

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

      “Based on the evidence obtained during an investigation, operation staff allowed a child under the age of two to participate in screen time on 2 separate occasions.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024

  9. May 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers

      “Based on the evidence obtained during an investigation, operation staff failed to ensure that they communicated with one another prior to leaving a classroom all incidents and injuries involving a child in care resulting in parents not being notified timely of the incidents. .”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024

  10. Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 19 earlier visits
  1. Sep 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Aug 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible

      “It was found during the investigation that caregivers were allowing infants to sleep in a swing.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2023

  6. Jul 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Apr 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

      “In the infant classroom, there was a 3 month child asleep that was placed on there tummy who is not independently able to roll on there back. CI: This was corrected at the inspection as the child was place on there back.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Jan 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Aug 30, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  12. Aug 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Aug 19, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  14. Jul 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Apr 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Apr 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  17. Feb 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Feb 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “There was no food allergy plan avaiable for review for a child with a known food allergy.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2022

  19. Sep 8, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease

      “During the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not properly notify parents within 48 hours of receiving notification of a communicable disease within the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “During the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not report a notifiable communicable disease to Licensing within 48 hours of being notified.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2022

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 DBS Kids

Is DBS Kids licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 29, 2016.

When was DBS Kids last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 5, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has DBS Kids had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 DBS Kids care for?

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

Does DBS Kids accept child care subsidies?

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

What are DBS Kids' hours?

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

How much does DBS Kids cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 797-8890 to ask.

What is DBS Kids' phone number?

(806) 797-8890.

Where is DBS Kids?

4322 Justice Ave, Lubbock, TX 79407. The nearest other daycare we list is DBS Aftercare at Westwind, under 0.1 miles away.

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