YWCAre at Cooper South Elementary
16302 Loop 493, Lubbock, TX
Early Start Academy
- licensed capacity
- 8
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $146
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Early Start Academy
Early Start Academy is a licensed child care center in Tahoka, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 26, 2025, for up to 8 children, serving infants and toddlers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants and toddlers
6 wk
6 mo
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2
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants and toddlersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Start Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lynn 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.
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 Early Start Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Initial
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1827057
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- 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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- Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
“It was found during the inspection the operation did not have a report showing their gas system is free of leaks.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
746.4215(a) - Share Indoor Activity Space With Written Plan
“It was found during the inspection the daycare facility shares bathroom space with another program that is housed in the same building. The daycare did not have a written plan for this shared space at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“It was found during the inspection the operation did not have an initial fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Early Start Academy
Is Early Start Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 26, 2025.
When was Early Start Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Start Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Early Start Academy care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.
Does Early Start Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Early Start Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Early Start Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 998-5132 to ask.
What is Early Start Academy's phone number?
(806) 998-5132.
Where is Early Start Academy?
1627 Avenue K, Tahoka, TX 79373. The nearest other daycare we list is Angie Hall, 2.4 miles away.