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Tree House Childrens Academy on 19th

5502 19th St, Lubbock, TX 79407 · Lubbock County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Tree House Childrens Academy on 19th is a licensed child care center in Lubbock, TX, licensed for up to 166 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2014. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 20 times and investigated 15 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (3 of 12). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 12 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #77 of 102 centers in Lubbock and better than 55% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 55%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #77 of 102 centers in Lubbock
3High risk
5Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 20 inspections and 10 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 13, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 1, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 22, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 17, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 21, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 21, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 3, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 20, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork3
Health & medication3
Caregiver conduct2
Supervision1
Food & feeding1
Training & qualifications1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

HighJun 1, 2026Found 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)
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver was not supervising a child appropriately, resulting in the child being injured.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2026
Medium HighJul 10, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
2 out of 2 records reviewed was missing the parents signature.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2023
Medium HighFeb 4, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation §746.5202(3)
It was found during the investigation that the operation staff did not evacuate with the authorization for emergency care documents for each child in care.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2023
HighFeb 4, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation it was found that the person in charge of the operation at the time of the incident did not use good judgement by reentering the building after they were told to evacuate the building by a gas company professional and allowing parents and children to reenter the building without receiving clearance from the gas company professionals to reenter.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2023
MediumFeb 4, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing §746.601(c)
The facility did not have 3 of 14 records avialble for review during in the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2023
MediumFeb 4, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows Responsibilities §746.1013(a)(2)
It was found during the investigation that at the time of the gas leak the person left in charge of the facility did not follow/know all the steps outlined in their Emergency Preparedness Plan. It was found that the planned evacuation routes for each class were not followed and instead of evacuating to the planned evacuation site stated in their Emergency Preparedness Plan they evacuated to the playground. It was also found that the gates on the playground were locked, and the employees present at the time of the evacuation did not know the location of the keys to unlock the gates therefore they were unable to exit through the playground gates.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2023
MediumSep 6, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Location of Handwashing Sink §746.4405
During the walk through of a classroom it was it was found the children did not have soap for hand washing and caregiver stated they had not had soap all morning and was using hand sanitizer to wash the children's hands.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 6, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
2 out of 10 records reviewed did not have verification that the caregivers meet the education requirements.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2022
HighMay 28, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
Per caregiver interviews it was found that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by grabbing the child's shirt and yanking them.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2022
Medium HighApr 11, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
During the investigation, it was determined that the staff was aware of a child receiving medical attention after sustaining an injury while in care, but did not report to Child Care Licensing within two days of becoming notified.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2022
Medium HighMar 21, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
During the investigation, it was determined that the staff was aware of a child receiving medical attention after sustaining an injury while in care, but did not report to Child Care Licensing within two days of becoming notified.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2022
Medium HighOct 14, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
It was found during the inspection loose fill was not being maintained at the required depth around climbing structures and at the end of the slides.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity166 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 22, 2014
DirectorCammie Walker
Phone8067994661
State operation #1529971- 9091

Common questions

Does Tree House Childrens Academy on 19th take infants?

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

What are Tree House Childrens Academy on 19th’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 Childrens Academy on 19th accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Tree House Childrens Academy on 19th cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Tree House Childrens Academy on 19th 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 Childrens Academy on 19th had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 1, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Tree House Childrens Academy on 19th compare with other daycares in Lubbock?

It is tied for #77 of 102 centers in Lubbock by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 55% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Tree House Childrens Academy on 19th last inspected?

Jul 13, 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 1529971- 9091 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.