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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preKkinder
Right at School at Daniel Elementary is an on-campus after-school care provider at Daniel Elementary School in Duncanville, TX, serving children in pre-K through kindergarten from 3:45 PM to 6:00 PM. Its location on-site at Daniel Elementary eliminates transportation logistics for enrolled families, while flexible scheduling (1–5 days per week) and drop-in care accommodate working parents' varied needs. The program features a hands-on, theme-based curriculum with biweekly Journeys and Discovery Clubs, complemented by seasonal camps (Winter Break, Spring Break, and a 10-week Summer Camp with weekly themes) and field trips. A perfect safety record with zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies, combined with affordable discounts (25% Affordable Access, 10% military/sibling) and subsidy support, makes this an accessible choice for families in the area. The program is designed exclusively as after-school care, not full-day childcare, and does not serve infants or toddlers.
Safety9.0
Curriculum5.0
Art / Music4.0
Infant care1.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality5.0
Compassion6.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Class sizes8.0
Extracurriculars4.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Hands-on curriculum with biweekly themed Journeys and Discovery Clubs designed to spark curiosity and exploration; emphasis on learning, play, and creative activities.
Programs & activities: Right Club program with daily learning activities, games, and social engagement; Day Off Camps during school holidays; Winter Break Camp; Spring Break Camp with build, craft, and create themes; Summer Camp (10 weeks) with weekly themes; field trips included.
What sets it apart: After school care ending at 6:00 PM with flexible 1-5 days per week scheduling ($46-$127 bi-weekly); on-site at Daniel Elementary; affordable discounts available (25% Affordable Access Discount, 10% military and sibling discounts); subsidy support available.
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