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Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center

1301 VANDA AVE, Lubbock, TX 79403-5761

Operation number:
1745841- 704
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Lubbock
Capacity:
158
License effective:
December 28, 2022
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8067650110
Email:
phenixelc@elclubbock.org
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 29 available inspections for Ruby Phenix Early Learning Center from July 21, 2022 through December 2, 2025.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 29, 2025 and involved supervision.

Three later inspections, from July 30, 2025 through December 2, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
29

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

29 total inspections vs 11 local median in Lubbock

Compared to 103 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.41
Local median
0.24

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
28%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
28%
Local median
17%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.4

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was found during the investigation that a child was left inside of a classroom unsupervised while in care.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was found during the investigation that an employee used inappropriate discipline on a child in care by grabbing and pulling on a child.
Correction deadline
December 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
It was found during the investigation that a caregiver did not follow written dosage instructions when administering medication to a child.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
Official code
746.3805(a)(1)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Official code
746.3803(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was found during the investigation a child was observed to be in time-out longer than the allotted time for the childs age.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Official code
746.2803(4)(D)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was found during the investigation that an employee used inappropriate discipline on a child in care by pushing the child.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701