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AlphaBEST @ Lance Thompson - Northwest

Before/after-school program in Argyle, TX 76226 · Texas operation #1693771

Record summary

1 high-risk · 17 total

1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (17 citations in all, from 5 inspections, 2 investigations and 2 assessments); last inspection Nov 5, 2026.

0 of 17 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.

Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.

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Details

Address
821 Hawks Way, Argyle, TX 76226
Phone
(469) 500-1631
Website
www.alphabest.org
Ages served
Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
120 children
Child care subsidy
Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
Type
Before/after-school program (licensed center)
Permit
Full Permit since Feb 4, 2020
Programs
School Age Care, Before School Care, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Field Trips

Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.

Inspection history, last 24 months

Nov 5, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Oct 19, 2026: Inspection

13 citations.

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 744.1205(a)(2) (rules for school-age programs): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for"

Inspector's note: One caregiver did not know how many children were being cared for in the group.

Corrected Oct 20, 2026, verified by the state Nov 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each caregiver must know the names and ages of the children they are responsible for.

State rule 744.1205(a)(3) (rules for school-age programs): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages"

Inspector's note: One caregiver did not know how many children were 4 to 8 year olds in the group.

Corrected Oct 20, 2026, verified by the state Nov 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees and caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training.

State rule 744.1301(a)(5)(A) (rules for school-age programs): "Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors"

Inspector's note: Two staff do not have the required 15 hours of training for the last full year.

Corrected Nov 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

State rule 744.2401(b) (rules for school-age programs): "Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns"

Inspector's note: Children were served one component for the snack.

Corrected Oct 20, 2026, verified by the state Nov 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employee Handwashing After Outdoor Activities

State rule 744.2515(8) (rules for school-age programs): "Employee Handwashing After Outdoor Activities"

Inspector's note: The staff did not wash their hands after coming from the outside playground.

Corrected Oct 20, 2026, verified by the state Nov 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities

State rule 744.2517(4) (rules for school-age programs): "Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities"

Inspector's note: Children came inside from the playground outside and did not wash their hands. They proceeded to have snack.

Corrected Oct 20, 2026, verified by the state Nov 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 744.2669 (rules for school-age programs): "Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent"

Inspector's note: One child's food allergy action plan and medication was not on file at the operation.

Corrected Oct 26, 2026, verified by the state Nov 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Approved Child-care Career Program

State rule 744.1107(b)(3) (rules for school-age programs): "Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Approved Child-care Career Program"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have information available indicating whether or not a 17 year old caregiver is currently enrolled in or has completed a child-care-related career program.

Corrected Oct 26, 2026, verified by the state Nov 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The most recent licensing inspection or investigation letter or form must be posted.

State rule 744.401(2) (rules for school-age programs): "Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation."

Inspector's note: The last form that was observed in the Licensing binder is from 12/4/2024.

Corrected Oct 23, 2026, verified by the state Nov 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 744.901(11) (rules for school-age programs): "Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training"

Inspector's note: One staff did not sign off on receiving orientation.

Corrected Oct 23, 2026, verified by the state Nov 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 744.901(7)(A) (rules for school-age programs): "Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies"

Inspector's note: One staff did not sign off on recieving the operational policies.

Corrected Oct 23, 2026, verified by the state Nov 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 744.901(4) (rules for school-age programs): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: One staff is missing the notarized affidavit completed.

Corrected Oct 23, 2026, verified by the state Nov 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 744.901(7)(B) (rules for school-age programs): "Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies"

Inspector's note: One staff did not sign off on recieving the personnel policies.

Corrected Oct 23, 2026, verified by the state Nov 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Aug 21, 2026: Assessment

1 citation.

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 has not submitted the change of site director to CCR.

Corrected Aug 24, 2026, verified by the state Aug 21, 2026.

Dec 18, 2025: Assessment

1 citation.

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 744.2669 (rules for school-age programs): "Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent"

Inspector's note: One child with a food allergy does not have a food allergy plan on file at the operation.

Corrected Jan 9, 2026, verified by the state Feb 6, 2026.

Nov 21, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Nov 20, 2025: Investigation of a self-report

No citations.

Nov 5, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 744.2669 (rules for school-age programs): "Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent"

Inspector's note: One child with a food allergy does not have a food allergy plan on file at the operation.

Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified by the state Dec 18, 2025.

May 20, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

May 19, 2025: Investigation of a self-report

1 citation.

Medium-high risk Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

State rule 744.707 (rules for school-age programs): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"

Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during this investigation, the parents of the children involved in the incident did not receive an incident report or sign it.

Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified by the state Jul 1, 2025.

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 6 visits and 11 citations. Older history is on the official record.

What the risk levels mean

Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: AlphaBEST @ Lance Thompson - Northwest on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1693771.

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