AlphaBEST @ Lykins ? Celina
CELINA, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address550 S UTAH ST CELINA TX- 75009 6493
CityCELINA, TX
CountyCOLLIN
Phone8663007750
Websitewww.alphabest.org
Operating details
Hours02:30 PM-06:30 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity60
SubsidiesY
License dateFebruary 5, 2019
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium14
- Medium-Low0
- Low1
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Location
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550 S UTAH ST CELINA TX- 75009 6493, CELINA, TX
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/11/2025
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium9
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 744.120512/11/2025
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
This standard was found to be deficient. Two children were unattended by AlphaBest Staff for a brief period of time while they went outside to a portable classroom. A Lykins staff directed the children back to AlphaBest care.
Corrected 12/17/2025 - Medium riskStandard 744.8019/3/2025
744.801(7) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The playground checklist was not available for review during the visit.
Corrected 9/10/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 744.3039/3/2025
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
The operation failed to notify licensing the current site director is no longer employeed.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 744.8019/3/2025
744.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
The emergency drills were not available for review during the visit.
Corrected 9/10/2025
2024
- Medium riskStandard 744.130911/1/2024
744.1309(a)(1) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
This standard was reviewed as part of a follow up and found deficient. The operation did not provided information for a previous citation: 2 out of 6 staff did not have the required annual training available for review.
Corrected 11/15/2024 - Medium riskStandard 744.80111/1/2024
744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
This standard was reviewed as part of a follow up and found deficient. The operation did not provided information for a previous citation: Required documents were missing during the visit and were not available for review.
Corrected 11/15/2024 - Medium riskStandard 744.40111/1/2024
744.401(2) - Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.
This standard was reviewed as part of a follow up and found deficient. The operation did not provided information for a previous citation: The last inspection available for review was the one for year 2022. No other inspection was available during the visit.
Corrected 11/15/2024 - Medium riskStandard 744.130910/3/2024
744.1309(a)(1) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
2 out of 6 staff did not have the required annual training available for review.
Corrected 10/18/2024 - Medium riskStandard 744.80110/3/2024
744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Required documents were missing during the visit and were not available for review.
Corrected 10/25/2024 - Medium riskStandard 744.4019/25/2024
744.401(2) - Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.
The last inspection available for review was the one for year 2022. No other inspection was available during the visit.
Corrected 10/2/2024 - Medium riskStandard 744.8019/13/2024
744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Two out of three staff did not have the required annual training available for review. One had 12 out of 15 required annual training. Second staff had 3.75 out of 20 hours.
Corrected 9/27/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,276/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: CELINA, COLLIN County
- Capacity: 60
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 8
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