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Alpine, TX 79830 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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ABC Playschool is a licensed group home daycare in Alpine, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 31, 1997, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
ABC Playschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Brewster County has a median price of $111 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The consumer safety recall notice had not been updated since 2021. This was corrected during inspection and updated notice was posted.”
Corrected during the visit
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“The primary caregiver was missing 13 hours of required annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Safety concerns with a ladder and sharp wooden moldings in the outdoor area accessible to children. This was corrected when the ladder and moldings were removed during inspection .”
Corrected during the visit
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“Permit holder did not have documentation available for review showing proof of training in handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“Operation had 3 cots used by children for napping that were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when permit holder labeled the cots with the children's names.”
Corrected during the visit
747.601(a) - Children's Records Accessible - to Caregiver
“One child's records was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
“Operation did not have fire extinguisher mounted.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
“Operation does not have a letter or form from the most recent CCR inspection post.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
“The people list for employees associated with the operation has not currently been validated. The people list was last validated in June of 2021. This was corrected at inspection after the people list was reviewed with primary caregiver/director and validated in CLASS database.”
Corrected during the visit
747.4407(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
“The operation did not have a currently completed daily building and grounds checklist to show daily indoor and outdoor active play space and equipment checks are being conducted. This was corrected at inspection after a Daily Building and Grounds Checklist, Form 1100 was given to director/primary caregiver for completion.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
747.401(a)(4) - Posting Requirements-Telephone Numbers
“The operation did not have a posting with the list of emergency telephone numbers. This was corrected at inspection after an emergency telephone number form 7243 was given to primary caregiver to complete and post right by the entrance of the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 31, 1997.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 5 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 294-2370 to ask.
(432) 294-2370.
Alpine, TX 79830. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.