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AlphaBEST @ Terrell- Lamar

26026 Candela Heights Dr, Richmond, TX 77406
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$167
year first permitted
2026

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About AlphaBEST @ Terrell- Lamar

AlphaBEST @ Terrell- Lamar is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 14, 2026, for up to 120 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 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

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
120 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
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

AlphaBEST @ Terrell- Lamar has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Fort Bend County has a median price of $167 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.
Fort Bend County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 @ Terrell- Lamar

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Initial
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1837124
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 1 visit

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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 1 visit
  1. Jul 13, 2026InspectionNo 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 @ Terrell- Lamar

Is AlphaBEST @ Terrell- Lamar licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 14, 2026.

When was AlphaBEST @ Terrell- Lamar last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has AlphaBEST @ Terrell- Lamar had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 1 visit in the last 3 years. 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 @ Terrell- Lamar care for?

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

Does AlphaBEST @ Terrell- Lamar accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are AlphaBEST @ Terrell- Lamar'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 @ Terrell- Lamar cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 404-6296 to ask.

What is AlphaBEST @ Terrell- Lamar's phone number?

(469) 404-6296.

Where is AlphaBEST @ Terrell- Lamar?

26026 Candela Heights Dr, Richmond, TX 77406. The nearest other daycare we list is Gingerbread House/Bentley After-School Program, 0.8 miles away.

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