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Alto ISD Early Learning Center

236 County Road 2429, Alto, TX 75925
licensed capacity
25
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2024
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About Alto ISD Early Learning Center

Alto ISD Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Alto, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 22, 2024, for up to 25 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
25 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity25 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Alto ISD Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cherokee County has a median price of $124 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.
Cherokee County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

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 Alto ISD Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
25 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1781318
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 7, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • 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. Jan 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures

      “During a walk through of the different rooms, it was observed a caregiver and student not washing their hands before continuing their activity. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

      “During an inspection, it was observed two infants sitting and walking in the walkers while in their classroom. This was quickly corrected when the caregiver removed the children and the walkers.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. May 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

      “During a review of the operation's files, it was observed the operation has not conduct a sever weather drill since being open.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

  7. Oct 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible

      “During the inspection, it was observed an infant sleeping in a swing while in the infant room. This was corrected at the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Sep 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 19, 2023InspectionNo 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 Alto ISD Early Learning Center

Is Alto ISD Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 22, 2024.

When was Alto ISD Early Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Alto ISD Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 6 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 Alto ISD Early Learning Center care for?

25, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Alto ISD Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Alto ISD Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Alto ISD Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 858-7105 to ask.

What is Alto ISD Early Learning Center's phone number?

(936) 858-7105.

Where is Alto ISD Early Learning Center?

236 County Road 2429, Alto, TX 75925. The nearest other daycare we list is Dorothy J Dosser, 9 miles away.

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