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AlphaBEST @ Shady Shores - Lake Dallas

300 Dobbs Rd, Shady Shores, TX 76208
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$170
year first permitted
2015

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About AlphaBEST @ Shady Shores - Lake Dallas

AlphaBEST @ Shady Shores - Lake Dallas is a licensed child care center in Shady Shores, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 13, 2015, for up to 75 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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
75 children

Hours

Hours

Monday3:00 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
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 capacity75 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

AlphaBEST @ Shady Shores - Lake Dallas has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Denton 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.
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 @ Shady Shores - Lake Dallas

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1546140
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 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
  1. Sep 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 5, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “One caregiver was left to supervise two separate groups of children from a hallway which did not allow for proper supervision of either group. Therefore, proper supervision (proximity, audio and visual) was not followed for both group for an extended period of time.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025

  5. Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “The antiseptic solution in the first aid kit was observed expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023

  10. Oct 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Mar 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 5, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 26, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      744.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

      “Three employee's files did not contain hire dates.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2021

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      744.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “A child was observed leaving the facility unsupervised running to the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.805(2) - Electronic Records- Accessible to Caregivers

      “Children's files were not readily accessible to licensing during an inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2021

    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “The operation allowed a caregiver to provide direct care to children in care prior to receiving a background check determination of, Eligible ; Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, ; or, Eligible with Conditions. His/her current status is active. The deficiency has been corrected.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021

  4. Oct 21, 2021VisitNo 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 @ Shady Shores - Lake Dallas

Is AlphaBEST @ Shady Shores - Lake Dallas licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 13, 2015.

When was AlphaBEST @ Shady Shores - Lake Dallas last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AlphaBEST @ Shady Shores - Lake Dallas had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 @ Shady Shores - Lake Dallas care for?

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

Does AlphaBEST @ Shady Shores - Lake Dallas accept child care subsidies?

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

What are AlphaBEST @ Shady Shores - Lake Dallas' 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 @ Shady Shores - Lake Dallas cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 571-1665 to ask.

What is AlphaBEST @ Shady Shores - Lake Dallas' phone number?

(979) 571-1665.

Where is AlphaBEST @ Shady Shores - Lake Dallas?

300 Dobbs Rd, Shady Shores, TX 76208.

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