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Lubbock, TX 79414 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kidz Kare
- licensed capacity
- 126
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $146
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Kidz Kare
Kidz Kare is a licensed child care center in Lubbock, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 20, 2024, for up to 126 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 126 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 126 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kidz Kare 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 Kidz Kare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 126 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1802953
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 14 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 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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- Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
“A childs hands were observed to not be washed after the childs diaper was changed.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2026
Aug 25, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
“A caregivers hands were observed to not be washed after a childs diaper was changed.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“During the inspection a caregiver was observed to be alone with a group of children when the conditions of their background check stated that they cannot be alone with a child or group of children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the inspection, an individual was observed to be present and have access to the children at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
“A childs hands were observed to not be washed after a childs diaper was changed.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
Apr 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“During the inspection, the operation's most recent fire marshal inspection was observed to have been conducted on 3/26/2025.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
- Apr 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
- Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kidz Kare
Is Kidz Kare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 20, 2024.
When was Kidz Kare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kidz Kare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Kidz Kare care for?
126, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kidz Kare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kidz Kare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kidz Kare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 796-1883 to ask.
What is Kidz Kare's phone number?
(806) 796-1883.
Where is Kidz Kare?
6405 34th St, Lubbock, TX 79407. The nearest other daycare we list is Rock Solid Athletics, 0.5 miles away.