J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
44 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
February 11, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center
- License number
- 188131- 704
- Location
- 2714 ERSKINE ST, Lubbock, TX 79415
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- D (Below Average), score 64.4/100
- Inspection record
- 44 inspections, last inspected February 11, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
21
Total Violations
Feb 11, 2026
Last Inspection
160
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (21)
It was found during the inspection the operation allowed a person to be present that did not have an active background check. This was corrected during the inspection by sending this person home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-13
It was found during the inspection the operation allowed a person to be present that did not have an active background check. This was corrected during the inspection by sending this person home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-13
It was found during the inspection the operation allowed a person to be present that did not have an active background check. This was corrected during the inspection by sending this person home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-13
It was found during the inspection the operation allowed a person to be present that did not have an active background check. This was corrected during the inspection by sending this person home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-13
It was found during the investigation that a parent was not notified until the following day after an incident occurred at the daycare placing their child at risk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-05
It was found during the investigation that a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for four minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-05
It was found during the investigation that a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for four minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-05
It was found during the investigation that a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for four minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-05
It was found during the investigation that a parent was not notified until the following day after an incident occurred at the daycare placing their child at risk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-05
It was found during the investigation that a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for four minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-05
It was found during the investigation that a parent was not notified until the following day after an incident occurred at the daycare placing their child at risk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-05
It was found during the investigation that a parent was not notified until the following day after an incident occurred at the daycare placing their child at risk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-05
It was found that a caregiver pulled a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-08
It was found that a caregiver pulled a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-08
It was found that a caregiver pulled a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-08
It was found that a caregiver pulled a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-08
It was found that a caregivers failed to supervise a child as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28
It was found that a caregivers failed to supervise a child as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28
It was found that a caregivers failed to supervise a child as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28
It was found that a caregivers failed to supervise a child as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28
It was found during the investigation parents were not receiving this.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center's safety grade?
J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 64.4 out of 100.
How many violations does J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center have?
J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center has 21 total violations on record, including 21 critical, 0 serious, and 0 minor.
When was J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center last inspected?
J.T. and Margaret Talkington Early Learning Center was last inspected on February 11, 2026.