AlphaBEST @Ponder-Ponder
Before/after-school program in Ponder, TX 76259 ยท Texas operation #1818867
Record summary
2 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (2 citations in all, from 5 inspections); last inspection Aug 27, 2026.
0 of 2 citations were 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.
Details
- Address
- 401 W Bailey St, Ponder, TX 76259
- Phone
- (945) 213-2747
- Website
- www.alphabest.org
- Ages served
- Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 3:45 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Before/after-school program (licensed center)
- Permit
- Full Permit since Feb 5, 2026
- Programs
- School Age Care, After School Care, Part Time Care
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
Aug 27, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 16, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 3, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 2, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Low risk Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
State rule 744.1103(3) (rules for school-age programs): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)"
Inspector's note: 5 Staff did not have notarized affidavits.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified by the state Oct 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Low risk Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
State rule 744.1103(4) (rules for school-age programs): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)"
Inspector's note: 4 staff did not have completed affidavits.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified by the state Oct 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 23, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
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.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: AlphaBEST @Ponder-Ponder on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1818867.
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