AlphaBEST @ Lykins ? Celina

CELINA, TXLicensed CenterLicensed · Open

3.3based on state inspection data
Capacity60
Hours02:30 PM-06:30 PM
Est. price$1,276/mo

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

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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 safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  4. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.

17Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,276/month

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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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