The Prep School of McKinney
5317 W University Dr, Mckinney, TX
4.7· 33 reviews
AlphaBEST @ Baker - Prosper
- licensed capacity
- 80
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $162
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About AlphaBEST @ Baker - Prosper
AlphaBEST @ Baker - Prosper is a licensed child care center in McKinney, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 10, 2015, for up to 80 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
AlphaBEST @ Baker - Prosper has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $162 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.
Infant
Center$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$162
Home daycare$149
State record
Inspection reports for AlphaBEST @ Baker - Prosper
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1546013
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“There was one caregiver present with children who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Two of the four staff present with children did not have personnel and training records on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
Feb 5, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
744.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, this standard was found to be deficient. While in care, a child was left unsupervised outside and left the premises.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
744.2801(a) - Release of Children
“Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, this standard was found to be deficient. The Site Director released a child to a person that was not the child's parent and was not unauthorized to pick up the child.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
744.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, this standard was found to be deficient. The Site Director was unaware of a child's name that they were responsible for.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
744.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, this standard was found to be deficient. The Site director showed poor judgment when they took on the responsibility of releasing children to their authorized persons when they were not familiar with the children who were in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
- Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about AlphaBEST @ Baker - Prosper
Is AlphaBEST @ Baker - Prosper licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 10, 2015.
When was AlphaBEST @ Baker - Prosper last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has AlphaBEST @ Baker - Prosper had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 AlphaBEST @ Baker - Prosper care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does AlphaBEST @ Baker - Prosper accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are AlphaBEST @ Baker - Prosper's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does AlphaBEST @ Baker - Prosper cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (866) 300-7750 to ask.
What is AlphaBEST @ Baker - Prosper's phone number?
(866) 300-7750.
Where is AlphaBEST @ Baker - Prosper?
3125 Bluewood Dr, McKinney, TX 75071. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST @ Reeves - Prosper, 1.1 miles away.