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New Directions Early Learning Center

2008 Avenue T, Lubbock, TX 794113.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$146
year first permitted
1998
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About

About New Directions Early Learning Center

New Directions Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Lubbock, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 17, 1998, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

New Directions 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.
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 New Directions Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
1998
License number
#241931- 704
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 19, 2025: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 4 visits

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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  1. Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 31, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “It was observed during the inspection there was a hole in the wall in the T1 classroom and several small holes in the wall in the N2 classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “During the inspection staples and screws were found on the floor in several classrooms. Several ant beds were observed with active ants around them in the infant and toddler playground. It was observed in the N3 and N4 classrooms the mini refrigerators posed a tipping hazard and were not secured to the wall.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2023

  7. Mar 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 New Directions Early Learning Center

Is New Directions Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 17, 1998.

When was New Directions Early Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 19, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has New Directions Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 4 visits in the last 3 years. 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 New Directions Early Learning Center care for?

99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does New Directions Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are New Directions Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does New Directions Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 765-9126 to ask.

What is New Directions Early Learning Center's phone number?

(806) 765-9126.

Where is New Directions Early Learning Center?

2008 Avenue T, Lubbock, TX 79411. The nearest other daycare we list is A New World Christian L C #1, 0.1 miles away.

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