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AlphaBEST @ Prestwick - Little Elm

3101 Stonefield, The Colony, TX 75056
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$159
year first permitted
2015

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About AlphaBEST @ Prestwick - Little Elm

AlphaBEST @ Prestwick - Little Elm is a licensed child care center in The Colony, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 10, 2015, for up to 75 children, serving 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 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Thursday3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Friday3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

AlphaBEST @ Prestwick - Little Elm has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Denton County has a median price of $159 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.
Denton 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$159
Home daycare$146

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 @ Prestwick - Little Elm

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
75 children
Ages
School-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1546135
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 20, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      744.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene when necessary

      “Staff did not position themselves adequately while supervising children, which resulted in them not being able to intervene when a child inappropriately touched another child on more than one occasion.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025

  6. Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent

      “Food action plans were observed during the inspection and missing the following: Two children are missing medication listed on the action plan. One of the action plans is not signed by the parent and doctor.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024

  10. Oct 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Oct 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.2655(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

      “Two children with food allergies, do not have the medication on site.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2023

  2. Oct 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 6, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR

      “Two staff are missing current training in CPR.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Four staff files were observed and missing the following: One staff file is missing a notarized affidavit, Four staff files are missing that the staff have signed off on receiving the operational policies, Four staff files are missing that the staff have signed off on receiving the personnel policies, and Four staff are missing that the orientation statement for Abuse and Neglect Training.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      744.2413(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

      “Snack menus are not up to date and snack substitutions are not being made on the snack menu.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.

      “Two staff are missing current training in First aid.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      744.2753(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      “The operations first aid kit has an antiseptic solution that expired March of 2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2022

  4. Nov 1, 2021InspectionNo 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 @ Prestwick - Little Elm

Is AlphaBEST @ Prestwick - Little Elm licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 10, 2015.

When was AlphaBEST @ Prestwick - Little Elm last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AlphaBEST @ Prestwick - Little Elm had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 @ Prestwick - Little Elm care for?

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

Does AlphaBEST @ Prestwick - Little Elm accept child care subsidies?

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

What are AlphaBEST @ Prestwick - Little Elm'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 @ Prestwick - Little Elm cost?

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

What is AlphaBEST @ Prestwick - Little Elm's phone number?

(866) 300-7750.

Where is AlphaBEST @ Prestwick - Little Elm?

3101 Stonefield, The Colony, TX 75056. The nearest other daycare we list is Precious Stars Home Preschool, 1.2 miles away.

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