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Willowbrook Early Learning Center

2701 Bates St, Lubbock, TX 794154.2· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
91
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$146
year first permitted
2024
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About Willowbrook Early Learning Center

Willowbrook Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Lubbock, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 16, 2024, for up to 91 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 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 subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AM

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
91 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
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 capacity91 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Willowbrook Early Learning 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 Willowbrook Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
91 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1790954
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 17 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • 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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  1. Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

      “Fire extingisher mounted by playground door was at the height of five foot and ten inches. At the follow-up inspection the mounted fire extinguisher remained at a height of five foot and ten inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.201(4) - Designating Director

      “Director postion has been vacant since May 28, 2026 according to entered chronology in CLASS. At the follow-up notification of a designated director has not been provided to CCR.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026

  4. Aug 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “It was found during the investigation that a caregiver has been using their phone for personal use while supervising the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025

  10. Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo 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 Willowbrook Early Learning Center

Is Willowbrook Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 16, 2024.

When was Willowbrook Early Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Willowbrook Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 17 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 Willowbrook Early Learning Center care for?

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

Does Willowbrook Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Willowbrook Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Willowbrook Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 404-0282 to ask.

What is Willowbrook Early Learning Center's phone number?

(806) 404-0282.

Where is Willowbrook Early Learning Center?

2701 Bates St, Lubbock, TX 79415. The nearest other daycare we list is YWCAre at McWhorter Elementary, 0.2 miles away.

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