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AlphaBEST @ Martin - Celina

2905 N Louisiana Dr, Celina, TX 75009
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$170
year first permitted
2024
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About AlphaBEST @ Martin - Celina

AlphaBEST @ Martin - Celina is a licensed child care center in Celina, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 1, 2024, for up to 100 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 3:05 PM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 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
100 children

Hours

Hours

Monday3:05 PM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday3:05 PM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday3:05 PM to 6:30 PM
Thursday3:05 PM to 6:30 PM
Friday3:05 PM 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 capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

AlphaBEST @ Martin - 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.
Collin 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$162
Home daycare$149

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 @ Martin - Celina

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1781576
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 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. Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “During the inspection, it was found that the operation had failed to meet the under three minute exit time during fire drills in 5 of the last 7 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026

  5. Mar 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.401(2) - Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.

      “The last inspection in binder was from 11/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025

  6. Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Sep 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      744.3553(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation, Sheltering/Lock-Down Procedures

      “The operation failed to note a name and address of the alternate location designated as a shelter away from the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024

  9. Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Nov 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      744.3113(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “A current monthly building and playground checklist was not available.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A caregiver was in charge of a group of children without an active background check on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023

  2. Jul 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 @ Martin - Celina

Is AlphaBEST @ Martin - Celina licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 1, 2024.

When was AlphaBEST @ Martin - Celina last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AlphaBEST @ Martin - Celina had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 @ Martin - Celina care for?

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

Does AlphaBEST @ Martin - Celina accept child care subsidies?

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

What are AlphaBEST @ Martin - Celina's hours?

Monday to Friday, 3:05 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does AlphaBEST @ Martin - Celina cost?

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

What is AlphaBEST @ Martin - Celina's phone number?

(866) 300-7750.

Where is AlphaBEST @ Martin - Celina?

2905 N Louisiana Dr, Celina, TX 75009.

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