Teresa Knowles
Celina, TX 75009 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
AlphaBEST @ O?Dell - Celina
- licensed capacity
- 65
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $170
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About AlphaBEST @ O?Dell - Celina
AlphaBEST @ O?Dell - Celina is a licensed child care center in Celina, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 5, 2019, for up to 65 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 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
- 65 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 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 | 65 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
AlphaBEST @ O?Dell - 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 @ O?Dell - Celina
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 65 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1676686
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Apr 30, 2026Visit2 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
“A child in care was left unsupervised by caregivers in the operation cafeteria.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
744.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not make a timely report regarding a situation where a child was left unsupervised while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
Apr 30, 2026Inspection2 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
“A child in care was left unsupervised by caregivers in the operation cafeteria.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
744.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not make a timely report regarding a situation where a child was left unsupervised while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
Apr 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
744.3113(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“During the inspection, it was found that the operation had not completed a monthly maintenance checklist regarding the active play space since February of 2026.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2026
- Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulations of the change of director. Change took place in March. Appointed director left the position in February 2025.”
Corrected during the visit
744.401(2) - Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.
“The opearation posting for the last inspection/investigation was from 10/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025
Sep 13, 2024Visit1 rule cited
744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Five out of Five staff did not have abuse neglect training. Two out of five staff did not have all the required annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024
Sep 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
“Three out of four staff did not know how many children they were supervising. Two staff provided a number that was wrong and got the right number after counting.”
Corrected during the visit
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 Sep 13, 2024
- Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
Oct 20, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
744.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plan for Each Group of Children Required by ?744.2005
“The activity schedule was not available.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022
744.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served
“A daily snack menu was not available.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022
- Nov 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about AlphaBEST @ O?Dell - Celina
Is AlphaBEST @ O?Dell - 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 @ O?Dell - Celina last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has AlphaBEST @ O?Dell - Celina had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 @ O?Dell - Celina care for?
65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does AlphaBEST @ O?Dell - Celina accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are AlphaBEST @ O?Dell - Celina's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does AlphaBEST @ O?Dell - Celina cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (866) 300-7750 to ask.
What is AlphaBEST @ O?Dell - Celina's phone number?
(866) 300-7750.
Where is AlphaBEST @ O?Dell - Celina?
750 Punk Carter Pkwy, Celina, TX 75009.