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Melissa Dahlstrom

Lubbock, TX 79416 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$133
year first permitted
2022
Call (806) 445-3093

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About Melissa Dahlstrom

Melissa Dahlstrom is a home daycare in Lubbock, Texas. It is registered with the state (since March 24, 2022), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Melissa Dahlstrom 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.
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 Melissa Dahlstrom

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1731118
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 3, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Transportation 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 4 visits
  1. Apr 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • TransportationMedium High risk

      747.1314 - Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting

      “it was observed during the inspection thta the primary caregiver last completed Transportation Safety training 11/18/2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025

  2. Apr 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “The primary caregiver was short 15 clock hours and was missing the following topics: 1.) Preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma 2.)Understand early childhood brain development 3.)Preventing controlling the spread of communicable disease 4.)Administering medication 5.)Preventing and responding to emergencies due food 6.)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2023

  3. Jan 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 15, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      HRC42.052(d) - AP Illegal Operation - Not Registered

      “Based on information obtained during the investigation, the provider provides child care services to four (4) unrelated children in her home without the appropriate child care permit.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2021

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 Melissa Dahlstrom

Is Melissa Dahlstrom licensed?

Yes. Melissa Dahlstrom is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued March 24, 2022. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.

When was Melissa Dahlstrom last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 3, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Melissa Dahlstrom had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 1 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 Melissa Dahlstrom care for?

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

Does Melissa Dahlstrom accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Melissa Dahlstrom's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Melissa Dahlstrom cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 445-3093 to ask.

What is Melissa Dahlstrom's phone number?

(806) 445-3093.

Where is Melissa Dahlstrom?

Lubbock, TX 79416. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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