The Goddard School of Forney
4080 Abbey Rd, Heartland, TX
4.6· 74 reviews
AlphaBEST @ Walker - Crandall
- licensed capacity
- 50
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $170
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About AlphaBEST @ Walker - Crandall
AlphaBEST @ Walker - Crandall is a licensed child care center in Heartland, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 27, 2023, for up to 50 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
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
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
AlphaBEST @ Walker - Crandall has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Kaufman 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for AlphaBEST @ Walker - Crandall
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1749252
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 21, 2025: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
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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- Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
744.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
“There were changes to the controlling persons list that were not up to date.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2023
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“The Operation had a change in the program director and the site director without notification to CCR.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2023
- Jan 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about AlphaBEST @ Walker - Crandall
Is AlphaBEST @ Walker - Crandall licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 27, 2023.
When was AlphaBEST @ Walker - Crandall last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 21, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has AlphaBEST @ Walker - Crandall had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits 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 @ Walker - Crandall care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does AlphaBEST @ Walker - Crandall accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are AlphaBEST @ Walker - Crandall'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 @ Walker - Crandall cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 965-9850 to ask.
What is AlphaBEST @ Walker - Crandall's phone number?
(972) 965-9850.
Where is AlphaBEST @ Walker - Crandall?
4060 Abbey Rd, Heartland, TX 75126. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School of Forney, under 0.1 miles away.