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Lubbock, TX 79410 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 160
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $146
- year first permitted
- 1986
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About
About J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center
J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Lubbock, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 22, 1986, for up to 160 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 160 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 160 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center 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.
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 J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 160 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1986
- License number
- #188131- 704
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 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 21 visits
- Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“It was found during the inspection the operation allowed a person to be present that did not have an active background check. This was corrected during the inspection by sending this person home.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
Nov 9, 2023Visit2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“It was found during the investigation that a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for four minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“It was found during the investigation that a parent was not notified until the following day after an incident occurred at the daycare placing their child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023
Show 11 earlier visits
- Aug 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 13, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was found that a caregiver pulled a child.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2023
- Jul 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 30, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“It was found that a caregivers failed to supervise a child as required.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2023
- May 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center
Is J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 22, 1986.
When was J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 10 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 J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center care for?
160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 763-0535 to ask.
What is J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center's phone number?
(806) 763-0535.
Where is J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center?
2714 Erskine St, Lubbock, TX 79415. The nearest other daycare we list is Willowbrook Early Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.