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AlphaBEST @ Hackberry - Little Elm

7200 Snug Harbor Cir, Frisco, TX 75036
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$170
year first permitted
2012

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About

About AlphaBEST @ Hackberry - Little Elm

AlphaBEST @ Hackberry - Little Elm is a licensed child care center in Frisco, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 22, 2012, for up to 90 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
90 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 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 capacity90 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

AlphaBEST @ Hackberry - Little Elm 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.
Denton County medians, full time, per week

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

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 @ Hackberry - Little Elm

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2012
License number
#1359666
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 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. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      744.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio

      “One caregiver was observed supervising alone 28 children aged 6 and up for approximately 30 minutes. This issue was resolved when two additional caregivers arrived, bringing the ratio into compliance.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      744.2007(b)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “One child was observed eating a snack during screentime.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “Four children with food allergies did not have a food allergy plan on file at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022

  8. Dec 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 2, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.1013(b)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records

      “The caregiver's personnel record was not available at the time of inspection. The caregiver did not know the name of the site director.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.

      “One caregiver does not have pediatric first aid.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      744.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours

      “The caregiver did not full access to all children's electronic records at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric CPR

      “Two caregivers do not have Pediatric CPR.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021

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 @ Hackberry - Little Elm

Is AlphaBEST @ Hackberry - Little Elm licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 22, 2012.

When was AlphaBEST @ Hackberry - Little Elm last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AlphaBEST @ Hackberry - Little Elm had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 @ Hackberry - Little Elm care for?

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

Does AlphaBEST @ Hackberry - Little Elm accept child care subsidies?

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

What are AlphaBEST @ Hackberry - Little Elm's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does AlphaBEST @ Hackberry - Little Elm cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (866) 300-7750 to ask.

What is AlphaBEST @ Hackberry - Little Elm's phone number?

(866) 300-7750.

Where is AlphaBEST @ Hackberry - Little Elm?

7200 Snug Harbor Cir, Frisco, TX 75036. The nearest other daycare we list is Robins Nest Montessori School, 0.9 miles away.

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