Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across Texas.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Frisco. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
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Apple Creek Preschool is a NAEYC-accredited, Nature Explore-certified preschool in Frisco, TX serving children ages 3–TK with a play-based academic curriculum focused on kindergarten readiness. Half-day scheduling (8:15 AM–3:30 PM) and specialty programs like AIM (Alphabet Immersion and Math), STEM, and Phonics & Reading for different age groups support early academic foundations, while the certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom with garden and learning stations extends learning beyond the classroom. Strong Frisco parent reputation, low teacher-child ratios, and staff with ECE degrees or credentials reflect quality operations; recognition as a BusinessRate Best of 2025 award winner underscores local standing. The center's limitation to half-day/part-time hours and non-acceptance of child-care subsidies mean it serves primarily affluent families with flexible scheduling rather than working parents needing full-day extended care.
Safety9.0
Curriculum9.0
Art / Music8.0
Infant care2.0
Kindergarten readiness9.0
Teacher quality9.0
Compassion9.0
Management9.0
Culture9.0
Class sizes9.0
Extracurriculars8.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based academic environment focused on kindergarten readiness (academic, social, emotional). Specialty programs include AIM (Alphabet Immersion and Math) for 3's, and STEM and Phonics & Reading for 4's and Transitional Kindergarten.
Programs & activities: Certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom with garden, art station, building zone, and music wall. Community visits (Frisco Fire Department, dental hygienist, environmental education) plus year-round summer camps and enrichment programs.
What sets it apart: NAEYC accredited and certified Nature Explore outdoor classroom; BusinessRate's Best of 2025 award. Low ratios (16 children with 2 teachers per class), teachers with degrees or pursuing ECE credentials; hours 8:15 AM - 3:30 PM Mon-Fri.
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