Earned the highest safety score in Lubbock. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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school-age
DBS Aftercare at Westwind is an on-site after-school program at Westwind Elementary School (6401 43rd St) in Lubbock, operated by the family-owned DBS Kids network, a trusted local brand with a track record spanning since the 1990s. The program provides school-age children with a nurturing, safe environment featuring arts and crafts, computer instruction, homework assistance, and music classes, with additional summer camps and multi-school coordination across Cooper, Friendship, Legacy, Willow Bend, and North Ridge elementary sites. CCS subsidy acceptance, military and multifamily discounts, and Chamber membership reflect its community integration and affordability focus. This program is designed exclusively for after-school care and is not suitable for families requiring infant, toddler, or full-day services; prospective families should contact DBS Kids directly via dbskids.net for current hours and enrollment details.
Safety9.0
Curriculum5.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care2.0
Kindergarten readiness2.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: After-school care with arts and crafts, computer instruction, homework assistance, and music classes. Offers summer camps and classes, plus transportation with pickup at Lubbock, Cooper, and Friendship Schools and on-site after-school programs at Westwind, Legacy, Willow Bend, and North Ridge elementary schools.
What sets it apart: Family-owned and operated with a lively, experienced staff. Offers military and multifamily discounts and a free consultation; proud member of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce.
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