A Better Choice ABC LLC
1835 S PERRY RD, CARROLLTON, TX 75006 7567Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Texas's licensing baseline. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Non Childcare
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 9
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 29, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Unauthorized Absence Triggered Review - Notify the Child?s Parent at Least Two Weeks Before Triggered Review of Child?s Unauthorized Absences748.459(b)
Mar 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Serious Incident-Report to Licensing No Later Than 24 Hours After Becoming Aware That Child Is Indicted, Charged, or Arrested or When Police Respond.748.303(a)(6)(A)
Jan 16, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Administrative
- Requirements During Probation745.8641
- Admission Documentation-Include Names, Addresses, Phone Numbers of Bio or Adoptive Parents, Unless Parental Rights Terminated748.1205(a)(3)
Jan 5, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- AP Background Ck Determination - If Provisionally Eligible W/conditions or Eligible W/conditions You Must Restrict Duties per Conditions/restrictions745.635(3)
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