AlphaBEST @ Hatfield - Northwest

JUSTIN, TXLicensed CenterLicensed · Open

3.3based on state inspection data
Capacity145
Hours02:30 PM-06:30 PM
Est. price$1,302/mo

Contact information

Address936 BLACKHORSE TRAIL JUSTIN TX- 76247

CityJUSTIN, TX

CountyDENTON

Phone9795711665

Websitewww.alphabest.org

Operating details

Hours02:30 PM-06:30 PM

DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri

Capacity145

SubsidiesY

License dateJanuary 29, 2018

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High8
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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936 BLACKHORSE TRAIL JUSTIN TX- 76247, 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 health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/18/2026

  • High6
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 745.6412/18/2026

    745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    The operation's current site director background check has been inactive since December of 2025.

    Corrected 2/18/2026

2025

  1. High riskStandard 744.12054/15/2025

    744.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene when necessary

    Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that a caregiver did not intervene to remove a child from a handicap swing that was being inappropriately used by multiple children. One child was injured as a result of the equipment not being fastened.

    Corrected 5/8/2025
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 744.26694/3/2025

    744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent

    The operation has one child enrolled with a food allergy and does not have food allergy plan on file.

    Corrected 4/17/2025
  3. Medium riskStandard 744.7012/20/2025

    744.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

    A child reported to the operation that they were placed at risk while in care and no incident form was created.

    Corrected 3/4/2025
  4. Medium riskStandard 744.13092/20/2025

    744.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety

    The operation has one caregiver that has been employed for over a year with no trainings. The operation also has one employee with no staff file.

    Corrected 3/6/2025
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 744.13152/20/2025

    744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR

    The operation has five caregivers with no CPR/First Aid and one caregiver with an expired CPR/First Aid.

    Corrected 3/6/2025
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 744.35532/20/2025

    744.3553(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation, Sheltering/Lock-Down Procedures

    The operation emergency preparedness plan is incomplete.

    Corrected 3/6/2025
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 744.26692/20/2025

    744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent

    The operation has one child enrolled with a food allergy and does not have food allergy plan on file.

    Corrected 3/6/2025

2024

  1. High riskStandard 744.120511/20/2024

    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

    During the inspection a caregiver in the gym sent a child to the cafeteria and did not notify the other caregivers she was being sent there. The caregiver did not ensure caregiver to caregiver visual contact of the child was conducted.

    Corrected 11/20/2024
  2. High riskStandard 744.120511/20/2024

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

    Two caregivers that was responsible for the group of children in the cafeteria did not know the number of children they were responsible for.

    Corrected 11/20/2024
  3. High riskStandard 744.120511/1/2024

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

    One caregiver was initially unsure of the number of children under her care. After being asked multiple times and counting them, she eventually determined the correct number of children for whom she was responsible.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. High riskStandard 745.63511/1/2024

    745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

    The site director responsible for the operation has specific conditions related to their background check. These conditions were not being followed.

    Corrected 11/4/2024
  5. Medium riskStandard 744.110710/30/2024

    744.1107(b)(1) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group

    Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver who is 18 years old and attends high school but has not graduated was left alone with sole responsibility for a group of children.

    Corrected 11/12/2024
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 744.30310/30/2024

    744.303(4) - Report Change in Director

    Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify Licensing regarding the appointment of a new site director.

    Corrected 11/15/2024
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 744.20110/30/2024

    744.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules

    Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that the permit holder is not adhering to the applicable minimum standards regarding child-caregiver ratio, required notifications, caregiver qualifications, and the Texas Administrative Code regarding Background checks.

    Corrected 11/13/2024
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 744.160110/30/2024

    744.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio

    Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that the operation is not adhering to the required child-to-caregiver ratio.

    Corrected 11/12/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

25Total Violations
7Recent 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: 145
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 9

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