Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Duncanville. 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 Duncanville. 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 Duncanville. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Duncanville. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
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Childcare Network #171 is a Texas Rising Star 3-star-accredited center-based provider at 707 S Cedar Ridge Dr in Duncanville, serving infants through school-age children. With zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies, it maintains a top safety record in the Duncanville area; parents consistently praise the professional, welcoming staff. The center's 247-bed capacity, extended hours (6:30 AM–6:30 PM), drop-in flexibility, transportation, and nut-free allergen-aware environment support working families seeking comprehensive care. It uses the HighReach Learning Curriculum with hands-on play-based learning, creative arts, music, early literacy, and outdoor programming, plus bilingual teachers and Early Head Start availability. The center does not accept subsidies, and its large enrollment can mean busier classrooms.
Safety10.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes4.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses HighReach Learning Curriculum incorporating activities supporting physical, emotional, and cognitive development through hands-on learning via play.
Programs & activities: Creative arts and crafts, outdoor play, music classes, early literacy programs, and educational field trips.
What sets it apart: Texas Rising Star 3-Star accreditation; flexible part-time care; USDA-approved meals and snacks; bilingual teachers; Early Head Start programming; nut-free policy with allergen awareness; open until 6:30 PM CDT.
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