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ABC Playschool

Alpine, TX 79830 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$111
year first permitted
1997

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About ABC Playschool

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.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Brewster County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$122
Home daycare$111

Toddler

Center$116
Home daycare$107

Preschool

Center$113
Home daycare$106

School age

Center$108
Home daycare$101

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for ABC Playschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1997
License number
#526309
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safe sleep 1

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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See all 7 visits
  1. May 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

  2. Jun 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

  3. Jul 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      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

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      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

  4. Sep 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

      “Operation did not have fire extinguisher mounted.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

  5. Oct 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksMedium risk

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      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

  7. Nov 11, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about ABC Playschool

Is ABC Playschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 31, 1997.

When was ABC Playschool last inspected?

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.

Has ABC Playschool had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can ABC Playschool care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does ABC Playschool accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are ABC Playschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does ABC Playschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 294-2370 to ask.

What is ABC Playschool's phone number?

(432) 294-2370.

Where is ABC Playschool?

Alpine, TX 79830. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).