Friendship Corner Christian Preschool
12465 FM 428, Celina, TX
AlphaBEST @ Lykins - Celina
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $170
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About AlphaBEST @ Lykins - Celina
AlphaBEST @ Lykins - Celina is a licensed child care center in Celina, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 5, 2019, for up to 60 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 14 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 60 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 | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
AlphaBEST @ Lykins - Celina has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Collin 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$162
Home daycare$149
State record
Inspection reports for AlphaBEST @ Lykins - Celina
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1676675
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 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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See all 14 visits
- Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 11, 2025Visit1 rule 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
“This standard was found to be deficient. Two children were unattended by AlphaBest Staff for a brief period of time while they went outside to a portable classroom. A Lykins staff directed the children back to AlphaBest care.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
- Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“The operation failed to notify licensing the current site director is no longer employeed.”
Corrected during the visit
744.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
“The emergency drills were not available for review during the visit.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025
744.801(7) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“The playground checklist was not available for review during the visit.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025
Nov 1, 2024Visit3 rules cited
744.401(2) - Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.
“This standard was reviewed as part of a follow up and found deficient. The operation did not provided information for a previous citation: The last inspection available for review was the one for year 2022. No other inspection was available during the visit.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2024
744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“This standard was reviewed as part of a follow up and found deficient. The operation did not provided information for a previous citation: Required documents were missing during the visit and were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2024
744.1309(a)(1) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
“This standard was reviewed as part of a follow up and found deficient. The operation did not provided information for a previous citation: 2 out of 6 staff did not have the required annual training available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2024
Oct 3, 2024Visit2 rules cited
744.1309(a)(1) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
“2 out of 6 staff did not have the required annual training available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024
744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Required documents were missing during the visit and were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024
Sep 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
744.401(2) - Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.
“The last inspection available for review was the one for year 2022. No other inspection was available during the visit.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024
Show 4 earlier visits
Sep 13, 2024Visit1 rule cited
744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Two out of three staff did not have the required annual training available for review. One had 12 out of 15 required annual training. Second staff had 3.75 out of 20 hours.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
Nov 15, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
744.1309(a)(1) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
“A caregiver lacked 10 annual training hours for 8/31/2022 to 8/31/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2023
744.1103(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
“A caregiver did not have a notarized affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2023
744.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
“A caregiver did not have a photo id on file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2023
Nov 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
744.2413(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
“The snack menu did not list the snack served today, 11/28/2022. The director corrected the deficiency during the inspection by listing the snack that was served.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 9, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about AlphaBEST @ Lykins - Celina
Is AlphaBEST @ Lykins - Celina licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 5, 2019.
When was AlphaBEST @ Lykins - Celina last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has AlphaBEST @ Lykins - Celina had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 7 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 @ Lykins - Celina care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does AlphaBEST @ Lykins - Celina accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are AlphaBEST @ Lykins - Celina'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 @ Lykins - Celina cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (866) 300-7750 to ask.
What is AlphaBEST @ Lykins - Celina's phone number?
(866) 300-7750.
Where is AlphaBEST @ Lykins - Celina?
550 S Utah St, Celina, TX 75009. The nearest other daycare we list is Friendship Corner Christian Preschool, 0.6 miles away.