Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Arlington. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Arlington. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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Cornerstone Academy is a NAEYC-accredited, faith-based childcare center located at 5415 Matlock Rd in south Arlington, TX, serving infants through pre-kindergarten children. Operated by Cornerstone Baptist Church, the center uses the research-based CLI CIRCLE curriculum focused on early literacy, math, character development, and social-emotional growth, with daily chapel, age-specific programs, and learning through play. It is Texas Rising Star certified, maintains low teacher-student ratios with secured entry, operates Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and accepts CCMS and TEFA subsidies with meals included and tuition starting at $450/month. The center has no high deficiencies on its HHSC record; however, limited public reviews are available online, so prospective families would benefit from scheduling an in-person tour to fully evaluate the program.
Safety10.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Faith-based Christian program using the research-based CLI CIRCLE curriculum aligned with Texas school readiness standards. Focuses on the whole child (mind, body, spirit) with emphasis on early literacy, math, character, and social-emotional growth.
Programs & activities: Daily Chapel; age-specific programs for infants, toddlers, and Pre-K (kindergarten readiness); learning through play and discovery.
What sets it apart: Texas Rising Star certified; hours 7:00am-6:00pm M-F at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Arlington TX; low teacher-student ratios; secured entry; daily progress updates; accepts CCMS and TEFA funding; tuition starting at $450/month with meals included.
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