AlphaBEST @ Carter - Northwest

Medium-high risk The operation must tell the state when its director changes.

State rule 744.303(4) (rules for school-age programs): "Report Change in Director"

Inspector's note: The operation did not report a change in site director.

Corrected Oct 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Safety documentation for emergency drills must be kept and made available.

State rule 744.801(9) (rules for school-age programs): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors"

Inspector's note: The operation does not have documentation of completed drills since May of 2026.

Corrected Oct 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 744.1205(a)(4) (rules for school-age programs): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not have visual awareness of a child's ongoing activity resulting in a child exposing their underwear.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state May 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training.

State rule 744.1315(a) (rules for school-age programs): "Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking."

Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have proof of CPR/First Aid.

Corrected Dec 9, 2025, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025.

Medium-high risk A director must be formally designated.

State rule 744.201(4) (rules for school-age programs): "Designating Director"

Inspector's note: Operation does not have a designated site director.

Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified by the state Jan 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must step in when needed to keep each child safe.

State rule 744.1205(a)(5) (rules for school-age programs): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene when necessary"

Inspector's note: This allegation is related to a DFPS investigation.

Corrected May 8, 2025, verified by the state May 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

State rule 744.1203(3)(D) (rules for school-age programs): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"

Inspector's note: This allegation is related to a DFPS allegation.

Corrected May 8, 2025, verified by the state May 8, 2025.

Medium risk Electronic Records- Accessible to Caregivers

State rule 744.805(2) (rules for school-age programs): "Electronic Records- Accessible to Caregivers"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, the site director was unable to access the children's records.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Access to Personnel Records

State rule 744.909 (rules for school-age programs): "Access to Personnel Records"

Inspector's note: 3 of 4 staff files were not available for review at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Jan 14, 2025, verified by the state Jan 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).