Tree House Children's Academy 82nd Street
Tree House Children's Academy 82nd Street is a licensed child care center in Lubbock, TX, licensed for up to 194 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2004. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 20 times and investigated 16 reports. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for child protection (2 of 5). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 20% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #49 of 102 centers in Lubbock and better than 76% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
A child s food allergy emergency plan was observed not signed or dated by a parent. This was corrected during the inspection when the child s parent signed and dated the plan.
Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, a staff member failed to report suspected abuse to the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) as required.
Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, an authorized individual did not have their identification documented for the child's file prior to the child being released to the authorized individual. The operation's policy for release of children does not include a system on how the identity of persons will be documented.
Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, a staff member failed to correctly verify the identity of a child resulting in the wrong child being released from care.
About this center
Common questions
Does Tree House Children's Academy 82nd Street take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Tree House Children's Academy 82nd Street’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Tree House Children's Academy 82nd Street accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Tree House Children's Academy 82nd Street cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Tree House Children's Academy 82nd Street 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 Tree House Children's Academy 82nd Street had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 10, 2026: “AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Tree House Children's Academy 82nd Street compare with other daycares in Lubbock?
It is tied for #49 of 102 centers in Lubbock by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 76% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Tree House Children's Academy 82nd Street last inspected?
Jul 1, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 839523- 9091 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.