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Starting Small Child Development Center

4819 Utica Ave, Lubbock, TX 794144.3· 24 reviews
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$146
year first permitted
2020
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About Starting Small Child Development Center

Starting Small Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Lubbock, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 8, 2020, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 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
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
75 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Starting Small Child Development 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 Starting Small Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1694568
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 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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See all 16 visits
  1. Mar 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “The operation has an outdoor grass like carpet over sand and gravel under a play structure that requires 6 inches of loose fill or a unitary surfacing.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026

  2. Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “It was found during the investigation that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline with a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024

  7. Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “It was found during the inspection that conditions placed on a caregiver background check were not being followed.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023

  9. Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jul 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “An infant under 12 months was in his crib sleeping and halfway covered with a blanket.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jun 13, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Background checksMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(5) - Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees

      “The operation did not report to licensing as required after employee was arrested.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. May 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 13, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2022

  6. Jan 7, 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 Starting Small Child Development Center

Is Starting Small Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 8, 2020.

When was Starting Small Child Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Starting Small Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 8 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 Starting Small Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Starting Small Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Starting Small Child Development Center's 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 Starting Small Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 795-9505 to ask.

What is Starting Small Child Development Center's phone number?

(806) 795-9505.

Where is Starting Small Child Development Center?

4819 Utica Ave, Lubbock, TX 79414. The nearest other daycare we list is YWCAre at Stewart Elementary, 0.1 miles away.

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