AlphaBEST @ Zellars ECC ? Little Elm
Before/after-school program in Little Elm, TX 75068 · Texas operation #1781623
Record summary
2 high-risk · 3 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (3 citations in all, from 6 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Sep 9, 2026.
2 of 3 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.
Details
- Address
- 300 Lobo Ln, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Phone
- (866) 300-7750
- Website
- www.alphabest.org
- Ages served
- Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Before/after-school program (licensed center)
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jan 16, 2024
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care
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
Sep 9, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
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 child was left without supervision outside, in the hallway, during restroom breaks and hand washing activities. This issue was addressed during the inspection when the supervision protocols were reviewed with the staff, and face-to-name procedures were discussed.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 15, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
May 15, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 28, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 14, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 11, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 10, 2024: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State rule 744.1201(1) (rules for school-age programs): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"
Inspector's note: The caregiver didn't show good judgment when the child climbed onto the table and, unable to safely remove them, decided to leave the child there to continue playing on it.
Corrected Dec 10, 2024, verified by the state Dec 18, 2024. 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: Only a single snack was provided during snack time, indicating that the operation is not in compliance with USDA meal and snack guidelines, which mandate two components for this meal. During the inspection, I had a conversation with the site director and she decided to add a second component, correcting the issue.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 0 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.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: AlphaBEST @ Zellars ECC ? Little Elm on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1781623.
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