Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Dallas across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
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 Dallas. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Dallas. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Full Ranking Detail
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Ann & Nate Levine Early Childcare Center is a NAEYC-accredited, faith-based early childhood provider on Hillcrest Road in North Dallas, serving ages 3 months through pre-K at its 204-seat campus. Built on three pillars—Jewish pride and identity, curiosity and critical thinking, and character development through Torah study—the center integrates Hebrew language acquisition and Israeli cultural celebrations with a rigorous STEM program. Outstanding teaching staff know every child in an intimate community setting, with an average class size of 12. The center maintains zero high deficiencies on HHSC records and benefits from significant faculty professional development. Note that the center does not accept child-care subsidies, and its faith-specific Jewish programming may not align with all families' preferences.
Safety10.0
Curriculum9.0
Art / Music8.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness9.0
Teacher quality9.0
Compassion9.0
Management8.0
Culture9.0
Class sizes5.0
Extracurriculars8.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Jewish day school with a faith-based approach built on three pillars: Inspiration (Jewish pride and identity), Knowledge (curiosity and critical thinking across General and Judaic Studies), and Character (values via Torah study, prayer, and the school's seven middot). Integrates Jewish values, Hebrew, and Israeli cultural celebrations.
Programs & activities: The Weinreb Early Childhood Center serves ages 3 months to PreK. Site references a Hot Lunch Program and Summer Programs 2026, without further detail.
What sets it apart: Average class size of 12 students; 40% of Lower and Upper School faculty hold advanced degrees; 2240 hours of annual professional development. Non-discrimination policy welcoming families regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, and other protected characteristics. Located at 18011 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, TX.
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Best for Safety
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