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AlphaBEST @ Bowen-Bryan

3870 Copperfield Dr, Bryan, TX 77802
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$141
year first permitted
2012

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About

About AlphaBEST @ Bowen-Bryan

AlphaBEST @ Bowen-Bryan is a licensed child care center in Bryan, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 3, 2012, for up to 75 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 3:05 PM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

Monday3:05 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday3:05 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday3:05 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday3:05 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday3:05 PM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

AlphaBEST @ Bowen-Bryan has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Brazos County has a median price of $141 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.
Brazos County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$154
Home daycare$139

Toddler

Center$145
Home daycare$134

Preschool

Center$141
Home daycare$132

School age

Center$134
Home daycare$126

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 AlphaBEST @ Bowen-Bryan

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2012
License number
#1346468
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 7, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 15, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      744.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served

      “The last menu's available for review are from December 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for

      “Two caregivers had to count the number the number of children they were responsible for when asked to provide child care regulation with the information.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.3559(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “Drills were not documented for January, February or March of 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “Personnel records were not made available timely to child care regulation. Additionally, documentation for a change in site director has not been provided to current child care regulation staff.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      744.801(7) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

      “Playground maintenance checklists were last completed in December 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      744.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “A staff member was observed on her cell phone for five minutes while responsible for children in care”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024

  6. Aug 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent

      “A child in care did not have a food allergy plan on file and was documented to have a nut allergy.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2022

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 AlphaBEST @ Bowen-Bryan

Is AlphaBEST @ Bowen-Bryan licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 3, 2012.

When was AlphaBEST @ Bowen-Bryan last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 7, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AlphaBEST @ Bowen-Bryan had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 1 of 5 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 @ Bowen-Bryan care for?

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

Does AlphaBEST @ Bowen-Bryan accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are AlphaBEST @ Bowen-Bryan's hours?

Monday to Friday, 3:05 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does AlphaBEST @ Bowen-Bryan cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 404-6296 to ask.

What is AlphaBEST @ Bowen-Bryan's phone number?

(469) 404-6296.

Where is AlphaBEST @ Bowen-Bryan?

3870 Copperfield Dr, Bryan, TX 77802. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Academy of Bryan, 0.3 miles away.

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