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Puddle Ducks Learning Academy

Lubbock, TX 79424 · 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
2024

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About Puddle Ducks Learning Academy

Puddle Ducks Learning Academy is a licensed group home daycare in Lubbock, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 24, 2024, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Puddle Ducks Learning Academy 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 Puddle Ducks Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1785647
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible

      “Multiple chemicals where found in arms reach of children to include, bleach, cleaning supplies in the childrens room and in the outdoor area weed killer was found in arms reach.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026

  4. Oct 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “It was found that Form 2885 Children's Product Certification has not been updated since 6/24/24.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers

      “It was found during the inspection that 1 out ouf 1 records reviewed did not have current First Aid and CPR certification. Certification expired on 7/20/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025

  5. Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian

      “It was found during the inspection the operation did not have a statement of health for the two rabbits.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024

  7. Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “1 out of 4 records reviewed did not have the address to the person listed as the Emergency Contact Person.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      747.901(4) - Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “2 out of 2 records reviewed was missing Form 2912 Affidavit for Applicants for Employment.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023

  9. Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo 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 Puddle Ducks Learning Academy

Is Puddle Ducks Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 24, 2024.

When was Puddle Ducks Learning Academy 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 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Puddle Ducks Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 8 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 Puddle Ducks Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Puddle Ducks Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Puddle Ducks Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Puddle Ducks Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 893-3212 to ask.

What is Puddle Ducks Learning Academy's phone number?

(806) 893-3212.

Where is Puddle Ducks Learning Academy?

Lubbock, TX 79424. 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).