Alto ISD Early Learning Center
Alto ISD Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Alto, TX, licensed for up to 25 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 4 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 4). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 75% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 9 centers in Cherokee County and better than 58% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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During a walk through of the different rooms, it was observed a caregiver and student not washing their hands before continuing their activity. This was corrected at inspection.
During an inspection, it was observed two infants sitting and walking in the walkers while in their classroom. This was quickly corrected when the caregiver removed the children and the walkers.
During a review of the operation's files, it was observed the operation has not conduct a sever weather drill since being open.
During the inspection, it was observed an infant sleeping in a swing while in the infant room. This was corrected at the inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does Alto ISD Early Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Alto ISD Early Learning Center’s hours?
7 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Alto ISD Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Alto ISD Early Learning Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Alto ISD Early Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Alto, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Alto ISD Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 16, 2023: “Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Alto ISD Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Cherokee County?
It is #4 of 9 centers in Cherokee County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 58% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Alto ISD Early Learning Center last inspected?
Jan 7, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1781318 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.