🏆 Ranked #49 in College Station / Bryan · 5.8 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in College Station / Bryan. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Full Ranking Detail
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AlphaBEST @ Houston-Bryan is a school-age after-school program operating from 3 pm to 6 pm on Canterbury Drive in Bryan, Texas, part of the national AlphaBEST organization known for consistent programming standards and enrichment curriculum. The center accepts child care subsidies and maintains a clean inspection record with no high deficiencies. Daily activities include coding, robotics, art, drama, Spanish and Mandarin instruction, sign language, fitness and sports, and maker/engineering classes alongside homework support; all staff hold required licenses, background checks, first aid, and CPR certification. At $47–53 per week (2026–2027), the program offers structured, affordable after-school enrichment for working families. Parents should note the 3 pm start and 6 pm close window covers dismissal-to-evening time only, which may not align with full work-day schedules, and the center does not serve infants or toddlers.
Safety9.0
Curriculum5.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality5.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Enrichment activities offered daily including coding, robotics, art, drama, Spanish, Mandarin, sign language, fitness & sports, and engineering/maker activities, plus homework support.
What sets it apart: Before/after school program operating dismissal to 6:00 p.m. Pricing (2026-2027): $47-53/week for 1-5 days. All staff licensed with background checks, first aid, and CPR training.
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