🏆 Ranked #14 in Cedar Park / Leander / Liberty Hill · 6.5 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Cedar Park / Leander / Liberty Hill. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Full Ranking Detail
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Capital Area Child Development Center, located at 11651 W Parmer Ln in Cedar Park, Texas, is a state-licensed provider serving infants through Pre-K children with a developmental, play-based curriculum. With zero high-severity deficiencies on its HHSC compliance record and a modest licensed capacity of 60, the center maintains strong regulatory standing and creates intimate class environments. The facility offers programs across infant care, toddler, preschool, and Pre-K levels—with a dedicated Pre-K program designed to prepare children for kindergarten—plus seasonal summer camp, operating from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM to serve working families.
Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Developmental, child-centered approach emphasizing a collaborative model to help children grow emotionally, cognitively, and socially. The preschool program uses a play-based learning approach.
Programs & activities: Programs for Infant Care, Toddlers, Preschool, and Pre-K (designed to prepare children for kindergarten), plus a Summer Camp.
What sets it apart: Markets specially designed Pre-K rooms and a nurturing, inclusive space; states aim to set new standards in early childhood education. No accreditation, hours, meals, ratios, or tuition details stated.
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