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The PREP School of Bailey Ranch

501 Bailey Ranch Rd., Aledo, TX 760084.9· 32 reviews
licensed capacity
257
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2025

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About

About The PREP School of Bailey Ranch

The PREP School of Bailey Ranch is a licensed child care center in Aledo, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 12, 2025, for up to 257 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 STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsSTEM / STEAM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: From 6 Week Old Infants to After-School Ages
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
257 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: From 6 Week Old Infants to After-School Ages
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
EnrichmentTechnology Room, Art Studio, Multi-Purpose Room, Splash Pad, Spanish and Yoga
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (tv monitor in the parent lounge), Outdoor playground
Licensed capacity257 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The PREP School of Bailey Ranch has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Parker County has a median price of $191 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.
Parker County medians, full time, per week

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

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 The PREP School of Bailey Ranch

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
257 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1800162
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Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 17 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 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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See all 17 visits
  1. Sep 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection conducted by Fire Marshal at time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026

  3. Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jul 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

      “Three medications observed at the time of inspection were not in original containers.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025

  10. May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. May 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “Two caregivers with pending background checks were observed having contact with children. Caregivers left the operation at time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025

  3. May 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 19, 2024InspectionNo 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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Questions about The PREP School of Bailey Ranch

Is The PREP School of Bailey Ranch licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 12, 2025.

When was The PREP School of Bailey Ranch last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The PREP School of Bailey Ranch had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 17 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 The PREP School of Bailey Ranch care for?

257, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does The PREP School of Bailey Ranch accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The PREP School of Bailey Ranch's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The PREP School of Bailey Ranch cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 985-7737 to ask.

What is The PREP School of Bailey Ranch's phone number?

(817) 985-7737.

Where is The PREP School of Bailey Ranch?

501 Bailey Ranch Rd., Aledo, TX 76008. The nearest other daycare we list is Faith Presbyterian Day School, 0.2 miles away.

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