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Texas Tech Child Development Research Center
- licensed capacity
- 150
- open each week
- 5 days
- yearly, posted tuition
- $5,140
- year first permitted
- 1988
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About Texas Tech Child Development Research Center
Texas Tech Child Development Research Center is a licensed child care center in Lubbock, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 14, 1988, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care. It lists yearly tuition from $5,140 to $10,492.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accreditedPosts tuition
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
- 150 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to six years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Class size | Infant Program Class Size: 12 |
| Daily life | Parents pack food; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Texas Tech Child Development Research Center lists yearly tuition from $5,140 to $10,492. 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).
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infant/Toddler classroom, Full Time (M-F) | $10,492 |
| Infant/Toddler classroom, M/W/F | $7,763 |
| Infant/Toddler classroom, T/TH | $5,140 |
| application fee | $50 |
| registration fee per child | $150 |
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Texas Tech Child Development Research Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Certified
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1988
- License number
- #186248
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“Loose fill was not the required six inches in the exits from the slides nor in the fall zone around the climbing wall that is attached to the stationary play structure. Additionally, there was not six inches of loose fill in the fall zones around the swings.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
- Mar 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 29, 2024Visit1 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 unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
- May 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
- Aug 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Texas Tech Child Development Research Center
Is Texas Tech Child Development Research Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 14, 1988.
When was Texas Tech Child Development Research Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Texas Tech Child Development Research Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Texas Tech Child Development Research Center care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Texas Tech Child Development Research Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Texas Tech Child Development Research Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Texas Tech Child Development Research Center cost?
Yearly tuition from $5,140 to $10,492, as it lists it.
What is Texas Tech Child Development Research Center's phone number?
(806) 742-3016.
Where is Texas Tech Child Development Research Center?
1309 Akron Ave, Lubbock, TX 79409. The nearest other daycare we list is J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.