AlphaBEST @ Shady Shores - Lake Dallas
300 Dobbs Rd, Shady Shores, TX
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Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary is a licensed child care center in Shady Shores, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 23, 2006, for up to 49 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition of $77.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, part-time care and pre-k |
| Class size | PreK 3 and PreK 4 classes maximum of 22 students with two instructional staff |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided |
| Transportation | Transportation (bus transportation for those meeting district's criteria) |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Lake Dallas ISD Child Care Shady Shores Elementary lists weekly tuition of $77. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Denton County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Alphabest after-school program tuition rate for PreK students | $77 |
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
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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746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A student with a diagnosed food allergy did not have an allergy plan on file with the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth
“Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver forced a pacifier into an infant's mouth.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate self-control when caring for infants, as a caregiver held a child and bounced the child aggressively.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify the parents of the allegations regarding abuse, neglect, or exploitation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that concerns brought to the director's attention by employees of the operation were not addressed.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
“Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was not assigned to a classroom that matched their skills abilities and training despite being aware of the caregiver being overwhelmed and frustrated.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver with a inactivated background check was in charge of a group of children. The caregiver was sent home and the background check was reran while at the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
“A child remained in care for almost a full day, after an incident occurred that required medical attention. The parent was not notified of the child being injured.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Based on evidence obtained, four caregivers were on the playground supervising groups of children when an incident occurred, and all four caregivers were unaware of what happened, that resulted in a child requiring medical attention.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver with a pending background check was in charge of a group of children. The caregiver was sent home.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 23, 2006.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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.
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Weekly tuition of $77, as it lists it.
(940) 497-4039.
300 Dobbs Rd, Shady Shores, TX 76208.