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Texas Tech University Center for Early Head Start

3315 E Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79403
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$146
year first permitted
2015
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About Texas Tech University Center for Early Head Start

Texas Tech University Center for Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in Lubbock, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 2, 2015, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Texas Tech University Center for Early Head Start 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).

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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 Texas Tech University Center for Early Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Certified
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1597183
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 13 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “At the time of the inspection there were 3 assigned expired epinephrine auto-injectors observed. This was corrected when the 3-epinephrine auto-injectors were removed by staff.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Nov 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 13 earlier visits
  1. Sep 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh risk

      746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk

      “Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, staff failed to ensure that a food item with an elevated choking risk was modified prior to being served to a child resulting in the child choking.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024

  2. Sep 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

      “During the inspection, it was found that the most recent fire inspection report dated 1.18.23 had listed fire code violations that have not been documented as being corrected.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2023

  5. Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. May 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Feb 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Feb 14, 2022VisitNo 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 Texas Tech University Center for Early Head Start

Is Texas Tech University Center for Early Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 2, 2015.

When was Texas Tech University Center for Early Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Texas Tech University Center for Early Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 13 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 University Center for Early Head Start care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Texas Tech University Center for Early Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Texas Tech University Center for Early Head Start'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 University Center for Early Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 765-2737 to ask.

What is Texas Tech University Center for Early Head Start's phone number?

(806) 765-2737.

Where is Texas Tech University Center for Early Head Start?

3315 E Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79403. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Precious Steps, 0.5 miles away.

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