Ranked #1 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Burleson / Crowley. This is the highest recognition we award in the city.
Top 100 in Texas
Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across Texas.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Burleson / Crowley. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Burleson / Crowley. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Burleson / Crowley. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Burleson / Crowley. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Full Ranking Detail
toddlerpreK
Xplor Preschool of Crowley at 686 FM 1187 E in Crowley, Texas is a NAEYC-accredited center offering care for toddlers through Pre-K, with a stellar 5.0-star parent rating on Winnie. The center uses its proprietary Links to Learning curriculum, which emphasizes research-based instruction across seven core subject areas and delivers daily progress updates through mobile app messaging. Parents consistently praise the attentive, communicative teaching staff and the center's track record of supporting developmental milestones like potty training. The center maintains a clean HHSC record, operates extended hours (6:30 AM–6:30 PM, Monday–Friday), and incorporates Spanish language, music, art, science, and outdoor play into daily programming. The preschool-only scope—with no infant room or school-age program—and its non-acceptance of subsidies may limit access for some families.
Safety10.0
Curriculum9.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care9.0
Kindergarten readiness3.0
Teacher quality10.0
Compassion10.0
Management9.0
Culture10.0
Class sizes8.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the proprietary "Links to Learning" curriculum developed by education experts, emphasizing research-based instruction with small group learning and individualized support. Covers seven core subject areas, balancing academics with social and emotional skill development.
Programs & activities: Programs for infants through Pre-K2 plus School Age Care (before/after school) and Summer Camp. Enrichment includes Spanish language exposure throughout the day, music and art instruction, hands-on science and engineering exploration, and outdoor play.
What sets it apart: NAEYC-accredited. Security features include controlled keypad entry, secured playground fencing, and door alarms. Open Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Site states students consistently earn some of the highest scores among independent schools on the Comprehensive Testing Program.
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Top 100 in Texas
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Best for Safety
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Best Teachers
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Best Curriculum
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Most Compassionate
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Most Compassionate</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest compassion score in Burleson / Crowley. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.</span>
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