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Shelby and Friends

2423 87th St, Lubbock, TX 794234.2· 50 reviews
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$146
year first permitted
2004
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About Shelby and Friends

Shelby and Friends is a licensed child care center in Lubbock, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 21, 2004, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 5 Weeks to 6 Years Old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 5 Weeks to 6 Years Old
ProgramsInfant care and toddler care
StaffDirector is a nurse / medically trained professional
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Shelby and Friends 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 Shelby and Friends

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2004
License number
#830552
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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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  1. Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands

      “A child s hands were observed to not be washed after the child s diaper was changed. This was corrected as the child's hands were washed.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Sep 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 15, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  10. Sep 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Aug 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 25, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 21, 2021InspectionNo 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 Shelby and Friends

Is Shelby and Friends licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 21, 2004.

When was Shelby and Friends 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 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shelby and Friends had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 visits 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 Shelby and Friends care for?

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

Does Shelby and Friends accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Shelby and Friends' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Shelby and Friends cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 748-4000 to ask.

What is Shelby and Friends' phone number?

(806) 748-4000.

Where is Shelby and Friends?

2423 87th St, Lubbock, TX 79423. The nearest other daycare we list is Tree House Children's Academy 82nd Street, 0.3 miles away.

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