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Learning Tree Childrens Academy

7713 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock, TX 79424 · Lubbock County
4 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Learning Tree Childrens Academy is a licensed child care center in Lubbock, TX, licensed for up to 310 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2011. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 25 times and investigated 20 reports. Inspectors recorded 23 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (10 of 23). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 4% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #92 of 102 centers in Lubbock and better than 36% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 36%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #92 of 102 centers in Lubbock
8High risk
6Medium High risk
8Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
23 citations from 25 inspections and 15 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 23, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 25, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 17, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundOct 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 6, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 11, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 23, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 17, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 17, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 30, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication10
Training & qualifications4
Caregiver conduct3
Background checks1
Records & paperwork1
Food & feeding1
Supervision1
Building & playground safety1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 27, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
During the inspection a caregiver was observed to be alone with a group of children when the conditions of their background check stated that they cannot be alone with a child or group of children.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2026
Medium HighMay 13, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
Transportation training for the director is not current.
Correction verified May 20, 2026
HighDec 15, 2025InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
An individual that had a prior eligible background check was inactivated on 09/15/2025 and has continued to be present at the operation without an eligible background check at the operation.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2025
HighNov 4, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room §746.2805(7)
It was found during investigation that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by placing the child in the bathroom area and closing the door. While the child was in the bathroom the child sustained an injury and needed medical attention.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2025
HighNov 4, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
It was found during the investigation that a caregiver roughly grabbed up a child by their arm and placed them in timeout. Additionally, after the child received an injury the caregiver grabbed the child by their arm and pulled them to another area.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2025
MediumJul 1, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours §746.901(6)
2 out of 10 records reviewed was missing current First Aid/CPR training. 1 out of 10 records reviewed was missing 24 out of 24 required annual training hours for training year 8/2023-8/2024.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2025
MediumJul 1, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
2 out 10 records reviewed was missing a current immunization in their file. 2 out of 10 records reviewed was missing an immunization record in their file.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2025
Medium LowJul 1, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
1 out of 10 records reviewed did not have a Notarized Affadavit in the employees file.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2025
Medium HighJul 1, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
It was found during the inspection that 2 children that required a Food Allergy Emergency Plan did not have doctors signatures on the plan.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2025
MediumNov 17, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
1 out of 10 records reviewed is missing a Health Statement in their file.
Correction verified Nov 27, 2023
MediumNov 17, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
1 out of 10 records reviewed was missing an immunization record in their file.
Correction verified Nov 27, 2023
Medium HighOct 25, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
1 out of 10 records reviewed did not have a current immunization record in their file.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023
MediumOct 25, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
3 out of 10 records reviewed was missing a Health Statement in their files.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2023
MediumOct 25, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
2 out of 10 records reviewed was missing an immunization record in their file.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2023
Medium HighOct 25, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
It was observed in a classroom that the diaper changing mat material was cracked and missing in areas and the foam in the mat was exposed.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2023
HighMay 23, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
It was found during the investigation that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 5 minutes.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2023
HighDec 19, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points §746.4601(7)
It was found during the inspection that a slide on the south playground was cracked and posed a pinching hazard. This was corrected at the inspection by putting tape over the cracks until they can replace the slide.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 30, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
It was found during the investigation that a child in care had access to and swallowed an object that is considered a choking hazard.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2022
HighNov 26, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Pinching, Shaking, or Biting §746.2805(3)
Based on the evidence obtained a child in care was pinched by a teacher, causing bruises.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2023
Medium HighFeb 1, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
1 out of records reviewed did not have current First Aid Training.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2022
MediumFeb 1, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
3 out of 10 records reviewed was missing immunization records or updated immunization record.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2022
MediumFeb 1, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement §746.611(a)(3)
1 out of 10 records reviewed did not have a Health Statement and has been attending the daycare for over a year.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2022
Medium HighFeb 1, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
1 out of 10 records reviewed did not have current CPR Training.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity310 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 21, 2011
DirectorMaegan Bownds
Phone8067712323
State operation #1255946- 9091

Common questions

Does Learning Tree Childrens Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Learning Tree Childrens Academy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Learning Tree Childrens Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Learning Tree Childrens Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Learning Tree Childrens Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the South Plains area, which includes Lubbock, is $33.80 a day for infants, $32.80 a day for toddlers and $31.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Learning Tree Childrens Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 27, 2026: “AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Learning Tree Childrens Academy compare with other daycares in Lubbock?

It is tied for #92 of 102 centers in Lubbock by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 36% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Learning Tree Childrens Academy last inspected?

Sep 10, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1255946- 9091 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.