Tamara Allbritton
Lubbock, TX 79411 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 158
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $146
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center
Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Lubbock, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 28, 2022, for up to 158 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 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 158 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | 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 | 158 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ruby Phenix 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 Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 158 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1745841- 704
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 2, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 19 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 29, 2025Visit1 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 during the investigation that a child was left inside of a classroom unsupervised while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025
- Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 19 earlier visits
- Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was found during the investigation that an employee used inappropriate discipline on a child in care by grabbing and pulling on a child.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
- Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Based on the evidence obtained during an investigation, an employee placed their personal drink within reach of a child resulting in the child consuming an unknown amount of the drink.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the evidence obtained during an investigation, a written incident report was not completed as required when a serious incident occurred that resulted in a child consuming an unknown amount of a caregivers? personal drink.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
- Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 16, 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 an individual to have access to the children in care before receiving notice from CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. This was corrected during the inspection by sending the caregiver home.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
Oct 13, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
“It was found during the investigation that a caregiver did not follow written dosage instructions when administering medication to a child.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
“It was found during the investigation that a parent did not sign or date their child’s medication authorization form prior to medication being administered to the child.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
- Sep 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 10, 2023Visit2 rules cited
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
“It was found during the investigation a child was observed to be in time-out longer than the allotted time for the childs age.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2023
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“It was found during the investigation that an employee used inappropriate discipline on a child in care by pushing the child.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2023
Mar 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the inspection 2 pair of sharp scissors were observed on a table that was accessible to a walking infant. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver placed both pair of scissors in a place inaccessible to the children in the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“During the inspection a child was observed acessing a trash can that had trash in it. This was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the trash can from the room and replaced it with a trashcan that had a lid on it.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A stump from a tree left was projecting from the ground causing a tripping hazard on the 0-2 yer old's playground. This was corrected during the inspection when the director placed a sandtable over the stump.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center
Is Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 28, 2022.
When was Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 2, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center care for?
158, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ruby Phenix 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 Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 765-0110 to ask.
What is Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center's phone number?
(806) 765-0110.
Where is Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center?
1301 Vanda Ave, Lubbock, TX 79403. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Precious Steps, 0.3 miles away.