Laura Winans
Lubbock, TX 79423 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Shelia Drones
- licensed capacity
- 9
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About Shelia Drones
Shelia Drones is a home daycare in Lubbock, Texas. It is registered with the state (since February 11, 2020), for up to 9 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shelia Drones 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.
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 Shelia Drones
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1702328
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
747.3607(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
“During the inspection medication and products labeled keep out of reach of children was observed to be accessible to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
- Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
747.4605(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
“It was found that a slide did not have the required six feet of clearance as required.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Several safety hazards were identified in the active play space to include sharp metal edges and an air conditioner which children have access to.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
- Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“The number of children 18 months through 4 years old exceeded the allowed number of 6 children for a total of 7 children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Shelia Drones
Is Shelia Drones licensed?
Yes. Shelia Drones is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued February 11, 2020. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was Shelia Drones last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shelia Drones had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Shelia Drones care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Shelia Drones accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Shelia Drones' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Shelia Drones cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 549-7778 to ask.
What is Shelia Drones' phone number?
(806) 549-7778.
Where is Shelia Drones?
Lubbock, TX 79423. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.