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AlphaBEST @ Clara Love - Northwest

Before/after-school program in Justin, TX 76247 · Texas operation #1655495

Record summary

4 high-risk · 29 total

4 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (29 citations in all, from 13 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Sep 10, 2026.

1 of 29 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.

Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.

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Details

Address
16301 Elementary Dr, Justin, TX 76247
Phone
(469) 500-1631
Website
www.alphabest.org
Ages served
Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
120 children
Child care subsidy
Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
Type
Before/after-school program (licensed center)
Permit
Full Permit since Jan 29, 2018
Programs
School Age Care, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Field Trips

Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.

Inspection history, last 24 months

Sep 10, 2026: Inspection

3 citations.

Medium risk The most recent licensing inspection or investigation letter or form must be posted.

State rule 744.401(2) (rules for school-age programs): "Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation."

Inspector's note: Operation has an inspection form in the binder from a different operation's inspection from 2025.

Corrected Sep 14, 2026, verified by the state Oct 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 744.901 (rules for school-age programs): "Required Personnel Records"

Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have a personnel file at the operation.

Corrected Sep 14, 2026, verified by the state Oct 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk Documentation CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training and expiration date

State rule 744.1331(b) (rules for school-age programs): "Documentation CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training and expiration date"

Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have their CPR Certification in their personnel file.

Corrected Sep 14, 2026, verified by the state Sep 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Dec 11, 2025: Inspection

4 citations.

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must complete pre-service training as the state requires.

State rule 744.1301(a)(2)(A) (rules for school-age programs): "Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-Service"

Inspector's note: One caregiver does not have the required pre-service trainings.

Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified by the state Jan 26, 2026.

Medium-high risk Employees and caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training.

State rule 744.1301(a)(5)(A) (rules for school-age programs): "Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors"

Inspector's note: One caregivers has 3 of the required 15 hours of training. The caregiver also does not have any of the required topics.

Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified by the state Jan 26, 2026.

Medium risk Provide Access to Children's Records - During Hours of Operation

State rule 744.601(a) (rules for school-age programs): "Provide Access to Children's Records - During Hours of Operation"

Inspector's note: The operation's person in charge does not have access to children's records. Caregivers also did not have information with children's ages.

Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified by the state Jan 26, 2026.

Medium risk Personnel and training records must be kept and made available.

State rule 744.801(2) (rules for school-age programs): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records"

Inspector's note: The operation has one caregiver with no staff file.

Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified by the state Jan 26, 2026.

Oct 15, 2025: Inspection

4 citations.

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must complete pre-service training as the state requires.

State rule 744.1301(a)(2)(A) (rules for school-age programs): "Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-Service"

Inspector's note: One caregiver does not have the required pre-service trainings.

Corrected Oct 29, 2025, verified by the state Dec 11, 2025.

Medium-high risk Employees and caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training.

State rule 744.1301(a)(5)(A) (rules for school-age programs): "Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors"

Inspector's note: One caregivers has 3 of the required 15 hours of training. The caregiver also does not have any of the required topics.

Corrected Oct 29, 2025, verified by the state Dec 11, 2025.

Medium risk Provide Access to Children's Records - During Hours of Operation

State rule 744.601(a) (rules for school-age programs): "Provide Access to Children's Records - During Hours of Operation"

Inspector's note: The operation's site director does not have access to children's records. Caregivers also did not have information with children's ages.

Corrected Oct 29, 2025, verified by the state Dec 11, 2025.

Medium risk Personnel and training records must be kept and made available.

State rule 744.801(2) (rules for school-age programs): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records"

Inspector's note: The operation has one caregiver with no staff file.

Corrected Oct 29, 2025, verified by the state Dec 11, 2025.

May 13, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

May 9, 2025: Investigation of a report

2 citations.

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 744.305(a)(6) (rules for school-age programs): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: Based on information gathered through the course of the investigation the operation did not report a situation that may have placed a child at risk and that parents were concerned about.

Corrected May 30, 2025, verified by the state May 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

State rule 744.707 (rules for school-age programs): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"

Inspector's note: Based on information gathered during the courese of the investigation, it was determined that parents were not provided an incident report.

Corrected May 30, 2025, verified by the state May 30, 2025.

Apr 8, 2025: Inspection

3 citations.

Medium-high risk Employees and caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training.

State rule 744.1301(a)(5)(A) (rules for school-age programs): "Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors"

Inspector's note: The operation site director does not have any 2024 trainings completed. 5.60 hours of August 2023 training was observed during inspection.

Corrected Apr 22, 2025, verified by the state May 15, 2025.

Medium risk Electronic Records- Accessible to Caregivers

State rule 744.805(2) (rules for school-age programs): "Electronic Records- Accessible to Caregivers"

Inspector's note: The site director did not know how to access children's admission records. CI: The site director called to the program director to get instructions on how to access the records during the inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 744.901 (rules for school-age programs): "Required Personnel Records"

Inspector's note: One caregiver present at the operation does not have a file and has been employed for over two weeks.

Corrected Apr 8, 2025, verified by the state May 13, 2025.

Mar 25, 2025: Inspection

6 citations.

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 744.1205(a)(2) (rules for school-age programs): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for"

Inspector's note: The operation's person in charge nor zone leader knew how many children they were caring for during the inspection.

Corrected Mar 25, 2025, verified by the state Apr 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each caregiver must know the names and ages of the children they are responsible for.

State rule 744.1205(a)(3) (rules for school-age programs): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages"

Inspector's note: Two caregivers did not have an ipad or list to know the children's name or ages in their group.

Corrected Mar 25, 2025, verified by the state Apr 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Child/Caregiver Ratio - 2 Caregivers

State rule 744.1605 (rules for school-age programs): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 2 Caregivers"

Inspector's note: Two caregiver were observed caring for 40 children during the inspection. Based on information obtained during the inspection the operation has had two groups all day.

Corrected Mar 25, 2025, verified by the state Apr 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

State rule 744.2007(b)(4) (rules for school-age programs): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times"

Inspector's note: Children were observed watching a movie during their designated rest time. CI: The television was turned off during inspection.

Corrected Mar 25, 2025, verified by the state Apr 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Electronic Records- Accessible to Caregivers

State rule 744.805(2) (rules for school-age programs): "Electronic Records- Accessible to Caregivers"

Inspector's note: The caregiver in charge does not have access to children's records.

Corrected Mar 25, 2025, verified by the state Apr 8, 2025.

Medium risk Access to Personnel Records

State rule 744.909 (rules for school-age programs): "Access to Personnel Records"

Inspector's note: Caregiver in charge does not have access to staff records.

Corrected Mar 25, 2025, verified by the state Apr 8, 2025.

Feb 27, 2025: Inspection

2 citations.

Medium risk Electronic Records- Accessible to Caregivers

State rule 744.805(2) (rules for school-age programs): "Electronic Records- Accessible to Caregivers"

Inspector's note: The caregiver in charge does not have access to children's records.

Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified by the state Mar 25, 2025.

Medium risk Access to Personnel Records

State rule 744.909 (rules for school-age programs): "Access to Personnel Records"

Inspector's note: Caregiver in charge does not have access to staff records.

Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified by the state Mar 25, 2025.

Feb 20, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk Child/ Caregiver Ratio

State rule 744.1601 (rules for school-age programs): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio"

Inspector's note: The operations has two caregivers present with a total of 44 children.

Corrected Feb 20, 2025, verified by the state Feb 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jan 30, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Jan 22, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Jan 18, 2025: Investigation of a self-report

2 citations.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 744.1205(a)(4) (rules for school-age programs): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: The site director and two caregivers were not appropriately supervising the child while in care. Resulting in a child being able to exit the building and they were not aware of the child's absence.

Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified by the state Feb 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

State rule 744.707 (rules for school-age programs): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"

Inspector's note: The operations incident report has not been signed by the child's parent.

Corrected Jan 22, 2025, verified by the state Jan 22, 2025.

Dec 18, 2024: Inspection

2 citations.

High risk Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

State rule 744.1201(1) (rules for school-age programs): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: The operation continues to allow multiple children to use the restroom at one time.

Corrected Jan 10, 2025, verified by the state Jan 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

State rule 744.707 (rules for school-age programs): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"

Inspector's note: The operation did not create or share an incident report with the parents after children were involved in a situation that caused harm.

Corrected Jan 10, 2025, verified by the state Jan 13, 2025.

Nov 20, 2024: Inspection

No citations.

Nov 12, 2024: Inspection

No citations.

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 4 citations. Older history is on the official record.

What the risk levels mean

Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: AlphaBEST @ Clara Love - Northwest on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1655495.

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