Puddle Ducks Learning Academy

7403 104TH ST, Lubbock, TX 79424 · Lubbock County

6cited violations

0serious

10inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Judy Rucker
Phone: (806) 893-3212
Regulated since: Jan 24, 2024
HHSC IDs: Operation 1460405 · number 1785647
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 1
Supervision & ratios 1
Safety & premises 1
Staff background & training 1
Records & paperwork 1
Other 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Main categories
2026	1	Cleanliness & sanitation (1)
2025	2	Staff background & training (1), Other (1)
2024	1	Supervision & ratios (1)
2023	2	Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 14, 2026 Inspection

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Multiple chemicals where found in arms reach of children to include, bleach, cleaning supplies in the childrens room and in the outdoor area weed killer was found in arms reach.
  
  HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-02. Correction verified 2026-09-14.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  It was found during the inspection that 1 out ouf 1 records reviewed did not have current First Aid and CPR certification. Certification expired on 7/20/2025.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-29. Correction verified 2025-10-23.
- Other
  It was found that Form 2885 Children's Product Certification has not been updated since 6/24/24.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-10-23.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  It was found during the inspection the operation did not have a statement of health for the two rabbits.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  1 out of 4 records reviewed did not have the address to the person listed as the Emergency Contact Person.
  
  HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
- Records & paperwork
  2 out of 2 records reviewed was missing Form 2912 Affidavit for Applicants for Employment.
  
  HHSC 747.901(4) — Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Puddle Ducks Learning Academy, 7403 104TH ST, Lubbock, TX 79424-6079 (operation ID 1460405, operation number 1785647), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.