Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Grand Prairie. 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 Grand Prairie. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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Childcare Network #196 is a Texas Rising Star 4-star rated center at 3574 S Carrier Parkway in Grand Prairie, serving infants through school-age children with a curriculum emphasizing family-oriented, hands-on learning for kindergarten readiness. The facility features a clean environment with friendly staff, offers bilingual teachers and nut-free care, accepts USDA-approved free meals and snacks, and provides extended hours with school pickup from eight nearby elementary schools—supporting working families with both part-time and full-time options. Early Head Start, the Young Achievers Club, and Adventure Summer Camp round out a comprehensive program portfolio delivered via the HighReach Learning Curriculum. Parent feedback is somewhat limited at this individual location due to a shared review pool across multiple Grand Prairie Childcare Network sites, though available reviews highlight quality and cleanliness.
Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the HighReach Learning Curriculum, incorporating activities designed to support children's physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Emphasizes a family-oriented environment.
Programs & activities: Creative arts and crafts, outdoor play, music, and early literacy programs, plus educational field trips. Serves infants through school-age children with level-based academies (e.g., Smart Steps Toddler Academy, Pre-Kindergarten Prep Academy).
What sets it apart: Texas Rising Star 4-star rating; USDA-approved free meals and snacks; open early, closes 6:30 PM; part-time and full-time options; school pickup from 8 elementary schools; bilingual teachers; Early Head Start; nut-free facility; CN Moments parent communication platform.
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