Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center

1301 VANDA AVE, Lubbock, TX 79403Open
Head Start
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

58 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

December 2, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center
License number
1745841- 704
Location
1301 VANDA AVE, Lubbock, TX 79403
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 21.3/100
Inspection record
58 inspections, last inspected December 2, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor21.3 / 100
Health3/100
Safety0/100
Staffing63/100
Compliance33/100

36

Total Violations

Dec 2, 2025

Last Inspection

158

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (36)

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jul 29, 2025

It was found during the investigation that a child was left inside of a classroom unsupervised while in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jul 29, 2025

It was found during the investigation that a child was left inside of a classroom unsupervised while in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jul 29, 2025

It was found during the investigation that a child was left inside of a classroom unsupervised while in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Nov 7, 2024

It was found during the investigation that an employee used inappropriate discipline on a child in care by grabbing and pulling on a child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Nov 6, 2024

It was found during the investigation that an employee used inappropriate discipline on a child in care by grabbing and pulling on a child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Nov 6, 2024

It was found during the investigation that an employee used inappropriate discipline on a child in care by grabbing and pulling on a child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-03

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(5)May 21, 2024

Based on the evidence obtained during an investigation, a written incident report was not completed as required when a serious incident occurred that resulted in a child consuming an unknown amount of a caregivers? personal drink.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701May 21, 2024

Based on the evidence obtained during an investigation, an employee placed their personal drink within reach of a child resulting in the child consuming an unknown amount of the drink.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-03

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(5)May 21, 2024

Based on the evidence obtained during an investigation, a written incident report was not completed as required when a serious incident occurred that resulted in a child consuming an unknown amount of a caregivers? personal drink.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701May 21, 2024

Based on the evidence obtained during an investigation, an employee placed their personal drink within reach of a child resulting in the child consuming an unknown amount of the drink.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-03

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(5)May 21, 2024

Based on the evidence obtained during an investigation, a written incident report was not completed as required when a serious incident occurred that resulted in a child consuming an unknown amount of a caregivers? personal drink.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701May 21, 2024

Based on the evidence obtained during an investigation, an employee placed their personal drink within reach of a child resulting in the child consuming an unknown amount of the drink.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-03

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Oct 16, 2023

It was found during the inspection the operation allowed an individual to have access to the children in care before receiving notice from CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. This was corrected during the inspection by sending the caregiver home.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-16

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Oct 16, 2023

It was found during the inspection the operation allowed an individual to have access to the children in care before receiving notice from CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. This was corrected during the inspection by sending the caregiver home.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-16

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Oct 16, 2023

It was found during the inspection the operation allowed an individual to have access to the children in care before receiving notice from CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. This was corrected during the inspection by sending the caregiver home.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-16

CRITICALHEALTH746.3803(a)(1)Oct 13, 2023

It was found during the investigation that a parent did not sign or date their child?s medication authorization form prior to medication being administered to the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(a)(1)Oct 13, 2023

It was found during the investigation that a caregiver did not follow written dosage instructions when administering medication to a child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(a)(1)Oct 13, 2023

It was found during the investigation that a caregiver did not follow written dosage instructions when administering medication to a child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.3803(a)(1)Oct 13, 2023

It was found during the investigation that a parent did not sign or date their child?s medication authorization form prior to medication being administered to the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(a)(1)Oct 13, 2023

It was found during the investigation that a caregiver did not follow written dosage instructions when administering medication to a child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.3803(a)(1)Oct 13, 2023

It was found during the investigation that a parent did not sign or date their child?s medication authorization form prior to medication being administered to the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.2803(4)(D)Aug 10, 2023

It was found during the investigation a child was observed to be in time-out longer than the allotted time for the childs age.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 10, 2023

It was found during the investigation that an employee used inappropriate discipline on a child in care by pushing the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-25

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.2803(4)(D)Aug 10, 2023

It was found during the investigation a child was observed to be in time-out longer than the allotted time for the childs age.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 10, 2023

It was found during the investigation that an employee used inappropriate discipline on a child in care by pushing the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 10, 2023

It was found during the investigation that an employee used inappropriate discipline on a child in care by pushing the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-25

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.2803(4)(D)Aug 10, 2023

It was found during the investigation a child was observed to be in time-out longer than the allotted time for the childs age.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Mar 28, 2023

During the inspection 2 pair of sharp scissors were observed on a table that was accessible to a walking infant. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver placed both pair of scissors in a place inaccessible to the children in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Mar 28, 2023

During the inspection a child was observed acessing a trash can that had trash in it. This was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the trash can from the room and replaced it with a trashcan that had a lid on it.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Mar 28, 2023

During the inspection a child was observed acessing a trash can that had trash in it. This was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the trash can from the room and replaced it with a trashcan that had a lid on it.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Mar 28, 2023

During the inspection a child was observed acessing a trash can that had trash in it. This was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the trash can from the room and replaced it with a trashcan that had a lid on it.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Mar 28, 2023

During the inspection 2 pair of sharp scissors were observed on a table that was accessible to a walking infant. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver placed both pair of scissors in a place inaccessible to the children in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Mar 28, 2023

During the inspection 2 pair of sharp scissors were observed on a table that was accessible to a walking infant. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver placed both pair of scissors in a place inaccessible to the children in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jul 21, 2022

A stump from a tree left was projecting from the ground causing a tripping hazard on the 0-2 yer old's playground. This was corrected during the inspection when the director placed a sandtable over the stump.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jul 21, 2022

A stump from a tree left was projecting from the ground causing a tripping hazard on the 0-2 yer old's playground. This was corrected during the inspection when the director placed a sandtable over the stump.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jul 21, 2022

A stump from a tree left was projecting from the ground causing a tripping hazard on the 0-2 yer old's playground. This was corrected during the inspection when the director placed a sandtable over the stump.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center's safety grade?

Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 21.3 out of 100.

How many violations does Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center have?

Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center has 36 total violations on record, including 30 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center last inspected?

Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center was last inspected on December 2, 2025.

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