AlphaBEST @ Clara Love - Northwest

JUSTIN, TXLicensed CenterLicensed · Open

3.8based on state inspection data
Capacity120
Hours02:30 PM-06:30 PM
Est. price$1,302/mo

Contact information

Address16301 ELEMENTARY DR JUSTIN TX- 76247 5785

CityJUSTIN, TX

CountyDENTON

Phone9795711665

Websitewww.alphabest.org

Operating details

Hours02:30 PM-06:30 PM

DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri

Capacity120

SubsidiesY

License dateJanuary 29, 2018

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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16301 ELEMENTARY DR JUSTIN TX- 76247 5785, JUSTIN, TX

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/11/2025

  • High3
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 744.130112/11/2025

    744.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors

    One caregivers has 3 of the required 15 hours of training. The caregiver also does not have any of the required topics.

    Corrected 1/5/2026
  2. Medium riskStandard 744.60112/11/2025

    744.601(a) - Provide Access to Children's Records - During Hours of Operation

    The operation's person in charge does not have access to children's records. Caregivers also did not have information with children's ages.

    Corrected 1/5/2026
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 744.130112/11/2025

    744.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-Service

    One caregiver does not have the required pre-service trainings.

    Corrected 1/5/2026
  4. Medium riskStandard 744.80112/11/2025

    744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    The operation has one caregiver with no staff file.

    Corrected 1/5/2026
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 744.130110/15/2025

    744.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-Service

    One caregiver does not have the required pre-service trainings.

    Corrected 10/29/2025
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 744.130110/15/2025

    744.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors

    One caregivers has 3 of the required 15 hours of training. The caregiver also does not have any of the required topics.

    Corrected 10/29/2025
  7. Medium riskStandard 744.60110/15/2025

    744.601(a) - Provide Access to Children's Records - During Hours of Operation

    The operation's site director does not have access to children's records. Caregivers also did not have information with children's ages.

    Corrected 10/29/2025
  8. Medium riskStandard 744.80110/15/2025

    744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    The operation has one caregiver with no staff file.

    Corrected 10/29/2025
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 744.7075/9/2025

    744.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

    Based on information gathered during the courese of the investigation, it was determined that parents were not provided an incident report.

    Corrected 5/30/2025
  10. High riskStandard 744.3055/9/2025

    744.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

    Based on information gathered through the course of the investigation the operation did not report a situation that may have placed a child at risk and that parents were concerned about.

    Corrected 5/30/2025
  11. Medium-High riskStandard 744.13014/8/2025

    744.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors

    The operation site director does not have any 2024 trainings completed. 5.60 hours of August 2023 training was observed during inspection.

    Corrected 4/22/2025
  12. Medium riskStandard 744.9014/8/2025

    744.901 - Required Personnel Records

    One caregiver present at the operation does not have a file and has been employed for over two weeks.

    Corrected 4/8/2025
  13. Medium riskStandard 744.8054/8/2025

    744.805(2) - Electronic Records- Accessible to Caregivers

    The site director did not know how to access children's admission records. CI: The site director called to the program director to get instructions on how to access the records during the inspection.

    Corrected at inspection
  14. Medium-High riskStandard 744.16053/25/2025

    744.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 2 Caregivers

    Two caregiver were observed caring for 40 children during the inspection. Based on information obtained during the inspection the operation has had two groups all day.

    Corrected 3/25/2025
  15. Medium riskStandard 744.8053/25/2025

    744.805(2) - Electronic Records- Accessible to Caregivers

    The caregiver in charge does not have access to children's records.

    Corrected 3/25/2025
  16. Medium riskStandard 744.20073/25/2025

    744.2007(b)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

    Children were observed watching a movie during their designated rest time. CI: The television was turned off during inspection.

    Corrected 3/25/2025
  17. Medium riskStandard 744.9093/25/2025

    744.909 - Access to Personnel Records

    Caregiver in charge does not have access to staff records.

    Corrected 3/25/2025
  18. Medium-High riskStandard 744.12053/25/2025

    744.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

    Two caregivers did not have an ipad or list to know the children's name or ages in their group.

    Corrected 3/25/2025
  19. High riskStandard 744.12053/25/2025

    744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for

    The operation's person in charge nor zone leader knew how many children they were caring for during the inspection.

    Corrected 3/25/2025
  20. Medium riskStandard 744.9092/27/2025

    744.909 - Access to Personnel Records

    Caregiver in charge does not have access to staff records.

    Corrected 3/6/2025
  21. Medium riskStandard 744.8052/27/2025

    744.805(2) - Electronic Records- Accessible to Caregivers

    The caregiver in charge does not have access to children's records.

    Corrected 3/6/2025
  22. Medium-High riskStandard 744.16012/20/2025

    744.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio

    The operations has two caregivers present with a total of 44 children.

    Corrected 2/20/2025
  23. Medium-High riskStandard 744.7071/18/2025

    744.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

    The operations incident report has not been signed by the child's parent.

    Corrected 1/22/2025
  24. High riskStandard 744.12051/18/2025

    744.1205(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

    The site director and two caregivers were not appropriately supervising the child while in care. Resulting in a child being able to exit the building and they were not aware of the child's absence.

    Corrected 2/5/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 744.70712/18/2024

    744.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

    The operation did not create or share an incident report with the parents after children were involved in a situation that caused harm.

    Corrected 1/10/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,302/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Texas by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: JUSTIN, DENTON County
  • Capacity: 120
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 9

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