The Hive- Northlake
1485 Commons Cir Ste 200, Northlake, TX
4.7· 51 reviews
AlphaBEST @ Daniel - Northwest
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $170
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About AlphaBEST @ Daniel - Northwest
AlphaBEST @ Daniel - Northwest is a licensed child care center in Northlake, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 13, 2024, for up to 100 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
AlphaBEST @ Daniel - Northwest has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Denton County has a median price of $170 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$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for AlphaBEST @ Daniel - Northwest
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1781718
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 15, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jan 15, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
744.3113(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation has not conducted a monthly playground maintenance check since October.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2026
744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
“The site director and two other caregivers do not have CPR and first aid cards on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2026
744.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-Service
“Four caregivers did not have pre-service training on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2026
744.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
“One caregiver does not have the required training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2026
Dec 16, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The person in charge does not have an active background check on file at any operation under the governing body.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025
744.2753(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“The operation has two first aid kits, and both of them are missing the following items: a guide, tape, scissors, thermometer, and tweezers.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
744.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-Service
“Four caregivers did not have pre-service training on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
744.3113(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation has not conducted a monthly playground maintenance check since October.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
744.2659 - Medication No Longer Used
“The operation has two expired medications on file for children with food allergies.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
744.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
“One caregiver does not have the required training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
“The site director and two other caregivers do not have CPR and first aid cards on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
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
“A child was sent from the playground area, around the front of the school, alone, when called for pick up. The child was out of caregivers sight.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
- May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2025Visit1 rule cited
744.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that the caregiver was on her personal device and not supporting the children when the incident occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
Mar 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
744.401(4) - Posting Requirements-Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
“The operations emergency preparedness plan is incomplete.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2025
Feb 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
744.501(21) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“The operation does not have an emergency preparedness plan specific to their operation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
744.601(a) - Provide Access to Children's Records - During Hours of Operation
“The operation did not have access to children records during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
744.201(4) - Designating Director
“The operation has hired a site director and has not submitted appropriate paperwork to childcare regulations.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
Jan 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
744.801(7) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“The operation has not completed a playground checklist since May of 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
744.501(21) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“The operation does not have a emergency preparedness plan that is specific to their operation and provided to parents.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
744.601(a) - Provide Access to Children's Records - During Hours of Operation
“The operation did not have access to children records during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
- Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 27, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“Two children with food allergies did not have an allergy plan on file with the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
744.2007(b)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“During the inspection, children were observed using cellular devices to view content unrelated to planned activities.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“A change in site director was not reported to the operation's licensing inspector.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
- Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
- Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about AlphaBEST @ Daniel - Northwest
Is AlphaBEST @ Daniel - Northwest licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 13, 2024.
When was AlphaBEST @ Daniel - Northwest last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 15, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has AlphaBEST @ Daniel - Northwest had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 7 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 @ Daniel - Northwest care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does AlphaBEST @ Daniel - Northwest accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are AlphaBEST @ Daniel - Northwest's hours?
Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does AlphaBEST @ Daniel - Northwest cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 571-1665 to ask.
What is AlphaBEST @ Daniel - Northwest's phone number?
(979) 571-1665.
Where is AlphaBEST @ Daniel - Northwest?
1907 Tye St., Northlake, TX 76247. The nearest other daycare we list is The Hive- Northlake, 0.5 miles away.