LEISD Childcare Programs @ Herschel Zellars Center
300 Lobo Ln, Little Elm, TX
AlphaBEST @ Zellars ECC - Little Elm
- licensed capacity
- 50
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $170
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About AlphaBEST @ Zellars ECC - Little Elm
AlphaBEST @ Zellars ECC - Little Elm is a licensed child care center in Little Elm, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 16, 2024, 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. 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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- 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 @ Zellars ECC - Little Elm 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.
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 @ Zellars ECC - Little Elm
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1781623
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 11 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 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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Sep 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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
“A child was left without supervision outside, in the hallway, during restroom breaks and hand washing activities. This issue was addressed during the inspection when the supervision protocols were reviewed with the staff, and face-to-name procedures were discussed.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
744.2401(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“Only a single snack was provided during snack time, indicating that the operation is not in compliance with USDA meal and snack guidelines, which mandate two components for this meal. During the inspection, I had a conversation with the site director and she decided to add a second component, correcting the issue.”
Corrected during the visit
744.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The caregiver didn't show good judgment when the child climbed onto the table and, unable to safely remove them, decided to leave the child there to continue playing on it.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
- Nov 5, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about AlphaBEST @ Zellars ECC - Little Elm
Is AlphaBEST @ Zellars ECC - Little Elm licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 16, 2024.
When was AlphaBEST @ Zellars ECC - Little Elm last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has AlphaBEST @ Zellars ECC - Little Elm had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 @ Zellars ECC - Little Elm care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does AlphaBEST @ Zellars ECC - Little Elm accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are AlphaBEST @ Zellars ECC - 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 @ Zellars ECC - Little Elm cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (866) 300-7750 to ask.
What is AlphaBEST @ Zellars ECC - Little Elm's phone number?
(866) 300-7750.
Where is AlphaBEST @ Zellars ECC - Little Elm?
300 Lobo Ln, Little Elm, TX 75068. The nearest other daycare we list is LEISD Childcare Programs @ Herschel Zellars Center, under 0.1 miles away.