J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center
2714 Erskine St, Lubbock, TX 79415
License details
| License type | Licensed Center |
|---|---|
| License number | 188131- 704 |
| Status | Full Permit |
| Capacity | 160 |
| Ages | infants, toddlers, pre-K, school-age |
| Accepts subsidy | Yes |
| Address | 2714 Erskine St, Lubbock, TX 79415 |
| Phone | (806) 763-0535 |
Source: HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations, data.texas.gov, data of November 5, 2026.
Hours Hours listed
| Monday | 6:30 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Inspection summary
| Inspections (5 years) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Last inspection | February 11, 2026 |
| High risk deficiencies | 5 |
| Medium-High risk deficiencies | 0 |
| Medium risk deficiencies | 0 |
| Medium-Low risk deficiencies | 0 |
| Low risk deficiencies | 0 |
Contact & directions
Call (806) 763-0535 Directions State recordWhat a capacity of 160 means
Capacity is the most children the license allows at one time, not current enrollment or openings.
Texas minimum standards (26 TAC §746.1601) requires from one caregiver for every 4 infants under 12 months to one for every 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds and 26 school-age children.
Child care in ZIP 79415
Our Lubbock listings include 3 licensed programs in ZIP 79415 and 1 family child care home, out of 103 programs in Lubbock.
Questions
How do I look up J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center on Search Texas Child Care?
Search by the program name or license number 188131- 704. The state record is the place to confirm the current status and read any inspection or violation history the state publishes.
Can I get help paying for care at J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center?
In Texas, child care assistance runs through Child Care Services (CCS), Texas Workforce Commission. You apply with the program, not with the provider, and the provider has to accept the payment. See help paying for child care.
How do I report a concern about J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center?
Contact Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Child Care Regulation, which licenses child care in Texas. If you suspect abuse or neglect, call your state's child abuse hotline, or 911 in an emergency.
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