AlphaBEST @ Rucker- Prosper
560 S. Craig Rd., Prosper, TX
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim itAbout
Prosper Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Prosper, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 13, 2017, for up to 207 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 months to 8 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Discounts | 5% Sibling Discount on lesser tuition; 10% for more than one sibling |
| Licensed capacity | 207 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Prosper Montessori Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 16, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The parents rights were missing from the parent handbook also called the operational policies. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
“The data test for the turf was not available for review during the visit.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“The cleaning supplies were accessible to children in 2 out of 10 classrooms.”
Corrected during the visit
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
“One of the director's last day was on 10/1/24 (per controlling person submission). No notification in writing to licensing was completed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Two out of ten files did not have current CPR first aid available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Two out of ten files did not have trainings up to date.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
“The recall product form was not available for review during the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Two children do not have food allergy plans signed by the parents or the health care professionals.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. Based on information obtained from observations from video footage, a caregiver was observed aggressively grabbing a child by both arms, picking the child up, and sitting the child forcefully down on the floor. The caregiver was observed to grab the child again to separate them from the group and then forcefully sit the child on the floor against a wall adjacent to the group.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. Based on information obtained from observations from video footage, a caregiver is observed entering information on an electronic tablet and was not properly supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Four infants do have feeding instructions signed and dated by the parent or health care professional.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2023
746.613(c)(1) - Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified
“A child was admitted into before their immunization exception was filed and verified by the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2023
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“One child was admitted to care before meeting immunization requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2023
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
“The operation has incurred several high weighted deficiencies that put children at risk. The infant and toddler caregivers are instructed by management not to take small children outside.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“A seven month old infant was observed swaddled face down in crib”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Several children with known food allergies did not have a completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan in their file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“Two infants under 5 months old were observed in restrictive devices with bottles propped up with blankets to feed them.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“Two infants were observed sleeping in cribs that contained toys, blankets and pacificers that were attached to the children by a string or leash.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Four children under the age of 13 were in care at the operation who were not enrolled.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A caregiver did not remove an infant sleeping in a restrictive device in Infant room I.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
746.3415(5) - Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
“A caregiver did not wash their hands after assisting three toddlers with toileting.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver was observed supervising 6 infants under the age of 11 months.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
746.1205(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
“Children were observed in areas of the operation unattended.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“A cargiver in Infant I was left unsupervised without CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
“An infant was placed face down and swaddled in a crib.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“A caregiver without Pediatriac First Aid was left unsupervised in the Infant I classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Two children did not have immunization records in their file at the time of inspction. Two children in care did not have the required health statements signed by a physcian. One child did not have required information for a school aged child on their admission form.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“A school age child in care was observed walking freely into the building alone, to get a wet paper towel. Inspector escorted the child to his teacher outside.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
“A crib in the Infant 2 classroom was observed to have an additional supporting mattress.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not use good judgment when they gave one infant another infant's formula.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2022
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
“The operation did not maintain privacy for a child with documented food allergies. This deficiency was corrected at inspection when the Director removed the posted food allergy list and placed it in an area marked Food allergies where staff and parents can view it at any time.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
“A rotating play structure on which a child sits does not have a use zone of a least six feet.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2022
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“Three classrooms did not have trash can lids on garbage cans which contained food items.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2022
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
“The operation did not have food allergy plans posted in all classrooms. The operation did not maintain privacy for children with documented food allergies.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2022
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The caregiver used a prohibited punishment on a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
Reviews
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
560 S. Craig Rd., Prosper, TX
1050 Gee Rd, Prosper, TX
Prosper, TX 75078 · infants to toddlers · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
601 S Church St, Prosper, TX
Prosper, TX 75078 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1300 Marigold Ln., Celina, TX
4770 W University Dr, Prosper, TX
130 N Coit Rd, Prosper, TX
Prosper, TX 75078 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 13, 2017.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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.
207, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 347-6195 to ask.
(972) 347-6195.
100 Gorgeous Rd, Prosper, TX 75078. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST @ Rucker- Prosper, 0.5 miles away.