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AlphaBEST @ Lance Thompson - Northwest
- licensed capacity
- 120
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $170
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About AlphaBEST @ Lance Thompson - Northwest
AlphaBEST @ Lance Thompson - Northwest is a licensed child care center in Argyle, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 4, 2020, for up to 120 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 9 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | 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 | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
AlphaBEST @ Lance Thompson - 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 @ Lance Thompson - Northwest
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1693771
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 9 of 13 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 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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Aug 21, 2026Visit1 rule cited
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“The operation has not submitted the change of site director to CCR.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Visit1 rule cited
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“One child with a food allergy does not have a food allergy plan on file at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026
- Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Nov 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“One child with a food allergy does not have a food allergy plan on file at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
- May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2025Visit1 rule cited
744.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“Based on information obtained during this investigation, the parents of the children involved in the incident did not receive an incident report or sign it.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
Nov 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
744.2413(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
“The operation has not been maintaining menus of snacks served at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024
744.401(1) - Posting Requirements-License
“The operation does not have a licensing board or binder on display for parents to review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025
744.2007(b)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
“A child was observed during the inspection playing a game called Bloxels on the operation's iPad, which involves blowing up blocks.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024
Oct 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
744.805(2) - Electronic Records- Accessible to Caregivers
“Two inspections have been conducted at the operation and children recordings have not been accessible.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
744.2007(b)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
“A child in care was observed playing a shoot age on his personal ipad.”
Corrected during the visit
744.401(1) - Posting Requirements-License
“The operation does not have a licensing board and the operations binder is incomplete.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
Oct 2, 2024Visit4 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
“Three different children were observed to be unsupervised transitioning during the inspection. Multiple caregivers allowed to children to come in and out of the building with no supervision.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
744.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“Based on multiple operations patterns of not complying with supervision standards and ensuring that staff are receiving proper training, the operation is being cited for permit holder responsibilities.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
744.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The operation did not provide the parents of the children involved in the incident with signed incident reports.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
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
“Two children were allowed to go into a restroom and engaged in inappropriate behavior due to a lack of supervision at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
Show 6 earlier visits
Oct 2, 2024Inspection4 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
“Three different children were observed to be unsupervised transitioning during the inspection. Multiple caregivers allowed to children to come in and out of the building with no supervision.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
744.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“Based on multiple operations patterns of not complying with supervision standards and ensuring that staff are receiving proper training, the operation is being cited for permit holder responsibilities.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
744.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The operation did not provide the parents of the children involved in the incident with signed incident reports.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
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
“Two children were allowed to go into a restroom and engaged in inappropriate behavior due to a lack of supervision at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
- Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
744.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Food Allergy Emergency Plan
“One child had a listed food allergy with no emergency plan.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2024
- Jan 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One staff does not have a current background check on file and was caring for a group of children. The staff left the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about AlphaBEST @ Lance Thompson - Northwest
Is AlphaBEST @ Lance Thompson - Northwest licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 4, 2020.
When was AlphaBEST @ Lance Thompson - Northwest last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has AlphaBEST @ Lance Thompson - Northwest had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 9 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 @ Lance Thompson - Northwest care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does AlphaBEST @ Lance Thompson - Northwest accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are AlphaBEST @ Lance Thompson - 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 @ Lance Thompson - Northwest cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 571-1665 to ask.
What is AlphaBEST @ Lance Thompson - Northwest's phone number?
(979) 571-1665.
Where is AlphaBEST @ Lance Thompson - Northwest?
821 Hawks Way, Argyle, TX 76226. The nearest other daycare we list is The Academy: Northlake, 0.5 miles away.