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Willowbend Doodlebugs

8816 13th St, Lubbock, TX 79416
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$146
year first permitted
2007
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About Willowbend Doodlebugs

Willowbend Doodlebugs is a licensed child care center in Lubbock, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 14, 2007, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. 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

Willowbend Doodlebugs 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 Willowbend Doodlebugs

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2007
License number
#862570- 5231
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 3 visits

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. Aug 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 30, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jan 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 29, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule 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

      “Based on the preponderance of evidence, there was a child that was injured at the operation on 11/18 and received medical attention and Licensing was not notified of the incident.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2023

  10. Aug 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Feb 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 21, 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

      “There was a 6 month old asleep, in a crib, with a lovey blanket. This is prohibited. This was corrected as the caregiver removed the lovey blanket from the crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2022

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 Willowbend Doodlebugs

Is Willowbend Doodlebugs licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 14, 2007.

When was Willowbend Doodlebugs last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Willowbend Doodlebugs had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Willowbend Doodlebugs care for?

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

Does Willowbend Doodlebugs accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Willowbend Doodlebugs' 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 Willowbend Doodlebugs cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 796-0090 to ask.

What is Willowbend Doodlebugs' phone number?

(806) 796-0090.

Where is Willowbend Doodlebugs?

8816 13th St, Lubbock, TX 79416.

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