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AlphaBEST @ Zellars ECC ? Little Elm

300 LOBO LN, Little Elm, TX 75068-5216

Operation number:
1781623
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Denton
Capacity:
50
License effective:
January 16, 2024
Hours:
03:00 PM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8663007750
Email:
rmcdowell@alphabest.org

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 12 available inspections for AlphaBEST @ Zellars ECC ? Little Elm from July 26, 2023 through May 15, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 10, 2024 and involved child guidance.

Five later inspections, from December 11, 2024 through May 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 11 local median in 75068

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.17
Local median
0.47

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
8%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
8%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.05

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
December 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
744.1201(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.2401(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Official code
744.2401(b)