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AlphaBEST @ Sparks - Frisco

8200 Otis Dr, Frisco, TX 75036
licensed capacity
65
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$159
year first permitted
2006

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About AlphaBEST @ Sparks - Frisco

AlphaBEST @ Sparks - Frisco is a licensed child care center in Frisco, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 24, 2006, for up to 65 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 2:55 PM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 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
2:55 PM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
65 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday2:55 PM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday2:55 PM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday2:55 PM to 6:30 PM
Thursday2:55 PM to 6:30 PM
Friday2:55 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 capacity65 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

AlphaBEST @ Sparks - Frisco 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 @ Sparks - Frisco

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
65 children
Ages
School-age children
Permit issued
2006
License number
#850834
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • 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 13, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      744.1309(a)(1) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver

      “One caregiver had 12 of 15 annual training hours required.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      744.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment

      “The site director and a caregiver were lacking 30 minutes of training in the abuse and neglect training.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      744.1311(a) - Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required

      “The program director is lacking 17 hours and 30 minutes of the required annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      744.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety

      “The site director lacked training in the following areas: emergency preparedness, medication administration, food allergies.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026

  2. Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 3, 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

      “During the inspection, a food allergy plan was not available for a child with known food allergies.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024

  5. Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      744.2659 - Medication No Longer Used

      “I observed one expired child's medication in the medicine box. This was corrected when the site director removed the expired medication.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      744.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio

      “One caregiver was observed supervising a group of 28 children. Note: The maximum size of the group was 26 children per caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2023

  8. Feb 7, 2022InspectionNo 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 @ Sparks - Frisco

Is AlphaBEST @ Sparks - Frisco licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 24, 2006.

When was AlphaBEST @ Sparks - Frisco last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AlphaBEST @ Sparks - Frisco had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 5 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 @ Sparks - Frisco care for?

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

Does AlphaBEST @ Sparks - Frisco accept child care subsidies?

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

What are AlphaBEST @ Sparks - Frisco's hours?

Monday to Friday, 2:55 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does AlphaBEST @ Sparks - Frisco cost?

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

What is AlphaBEST @ Sparks - Frisco's phone number?

(866) 300-7750.

Where is AlphaBEST @ Sparks - Frisco?

8200 Otis Dr, Frisco, TX 75036. The nearest other daycare we list is Legacy Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.

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