Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in DeSoto / Glenn Heights across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in DeSoto / Glenn Heights. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Full Ranking Detail
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Childcare Network #173 DeSoto is a high-capacity national-brand center with a zero high-severity deficiency record. The facility serves infants through kindergarten-age children with a 229-capacity license, offering drop-in care plus full before/after school with on-site transportation. As part of the standardized Childcare Network brand, it maintains consistent curriculum and compliance oversight across its national platform, ensuring predictable quality and availability for DeSoto families. The high-volume environment may feel busy for some families, and notably the center does not accept subsidies, which may limit access for lower-income households.
Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management8.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes4.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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