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The Prep School of McKinney
- licensed capacity
- 243
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About The Prep School of McKinney
The Prep School of McKinney is a licensed child care center in McKinney, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 13, 2024, for up to 243 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsSTEM / STEAMOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 243 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (live classroom viewing on a tv monitor in the parent lounge), Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 243 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Prep School of McKinney 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).
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$162
Home daycare$149
State record
Inspection reports for The Prep School of McKinney
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 243 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1799558
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- 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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Jul 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
“The operation does not have testing data documentation for the playround's unitary surfacing on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“One caregiver has completed CPR/First Aid training which was not completed in person.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
Sep 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the inspection, there was a caregiver present in a room with children; the caregiver did not have an active status for their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 7, 2025Visit1 rule cited
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
“This standard was evaluated as part of this investigation and was found to be deficient. Through review of video and interviews with staff, it was determined a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for 89 seconds.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2025
Aug 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have documentation from the City of McKinney showing that a health inspection had been conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about The Prep School of McKinney
Is The Prep School of McKinney licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 13, 2024.
When was The Prep School of McKinney last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Prep School of McKinney had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 McKinney care for?
243, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Prep School of McKinney accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Prep School of McKinney's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Prep School of McKinney cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 215-7737 to ask.
What is The Prep School of McKinney's phone number?
(469) 215-7737.
Where is The Prep School of McKinney?
5317 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75071. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST @ Reeves - Prosper, 0.8 miles away.