First Flight Preschool
2185 Golden Heights Rd, Fort Worth, TX
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AlphaBEST @ Peterson - Northwest is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 21, 2018, for up to 100 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
AlphaBEST @ Peterson - Northwest has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $180 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
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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744.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Proof of education needed for two caregivers.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
744.1103(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
“A notazied affidavit of employment needed for the program director and a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
744.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
“A photo Identification needed for the program director and a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
744.401(2) - Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.
“The most recent licensing inspection form was not posted. The one in the folder is dated 8/10/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
744.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served
“Daily Menu was not post for several weeks.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“It was noticed during inspection that the site director resigned two weeks ago. The governing body has not notify Licensing nor designate a qualified site director for this site yet..”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
744.1105(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“Proof of edcuation is needed for one caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
“Proof of CPR and First Aid are needed for a caregiver who is in charge of a group of children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
744.1103(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
“A notazied Affidavit for Employment is needed for one caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
744.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
“The program did not have fire drills documented since 12/22.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2023
744.3113(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
“The operation did not have the playground maintenance checks on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
744.3559(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The operation did not have documentation of any of the emergency drills on site for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022
744.623(1) - Immunization Records - Signed Statement from Parent
“None of the children enrolled had the signed statement from parents saying their immunizations were on file at their school.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“Out of 18 children with food allergies, 14 did not have food allergy action plans on file and two additional children did not have completed plans on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
744.501(22) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan on site and available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022
744.2655(c)(2) - Medication Records - Name of Medication
“Two children had documented medication given without the name of the medication documented.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
744.2655(c)(3) - Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
“A medication log showed a child was given medication 14 times, with no dates the medication given documented.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
744.201(4) - Designating Director
“The operation has not had an assigned site director since April 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022
744.2653(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
“One child had been given medication without the medication authorization signed by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
744.605(6) - Required Admission Information-Emergency Contact
“Ten of 10 children's file reviewed did not have the address listed for the emergency contact person.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 21, 2018.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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.
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 571-1665 to ask.
(979) 571-1665.
2000 Winter Hawk Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76177. The nearest other daycare we list is First Flight Preschool, 0.3 miles away.