Kooper's Cove Learning Academy
Kooper's Cove Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Lubbock, TX, licensed for up to 141 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (1 of 5). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 40% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #80 of 102 centers in Lubbock and better than 54% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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A childs hands were observed to not be washed after the childs diaper was changed. This was corrected as the child's hands were washed.
It was found during the inspection that a child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have their food allergy and anaphylaxis emergency care plan signed and dated by a physician. This was corrected during the inspection when the child's parent signed and dated the food allergy emergency plan.
During the inspection, it was found that the most recent fire inspection report was dated 04/24/2024.
It was found during the DFPS investigation that an employee used inappropriate discipline on children in care by grabbing them by the arm.
During the inspection, a blanket was observed in the crib covering a child under 12 months of age. This was corrected during the inspection when staff removed the blanket from the crib.
About this center
Common questions
Does Kooper's Cove Learning Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Kooper's Cove Learning Academy’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Kooper's Cove Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Kooper's Cove Learning Academy cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kooper's Cove Learning 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 Kooper's Cove Learning Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 6, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Kooper's Cove Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Lubbock?
It is #80 of 102 centers in Lubbock by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 54% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Kooper's Cove Learning Academy last inspected?
Nov 17, 2025. 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 1795120 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.