🏆 Ranked #52 in Cedar Park / Leander / Liberty Hill · 5.9 / 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
kinderschool-age
Cypress YMCA of Central Texas in Cedar Park offers Y-values-based care for kindergarten and school-age children with a focus on leadership development and problem-solving. The program features a roster of enriched activities including swimming, gymnastics, soccer, and specialized afterschool options like journalism, art, and dance, delivered across newly renovated classrooms with both indoor and outdoor playgrounds. With zero high-severity deficiencies on its HHSC regulatory record and acceptance of child-care subsidies, the center demonstrates strong compliance and accessibility to diverse families. Operating hours of 7am-6pm on weekdays with meals and snacks provided support working parents.
Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care2.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Y-values-based program that upholds the heritage, tradition and values of the Y throughout program activities. Encourages each child to discover their interests and develop leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills through a variety of activities.
Programs & activities: Preschool enrichments include swimming, gymnastics, and soccer. Afterschool enrichments include journalism, cake decorating, art projects, and dancing, plus All Day Out programs for enrolled afterschool participants.
What sets it apart: Described as the largest provider of child care in Williamson County. Hours Mon-Fri 7am-6pm (preschool/office); meals and snacks provided; newly renovated classrooms, one indoor and two outdoor playgrounds, and an infant/toddler nursery.
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