Earned the highest safety score in Irving. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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infant
Baby University South, located at 800 N O Connor Rd in Irving, is a tuition-based early education program serving infants and toddlers ages 6 weeks through 3 years old. Operated for Irving ISD teachers and full-time staff, this 18,900 square-foot purpose-built facility opened in Fall 2025 and emphasizes early literacy development as a core component of its curriculum. With monthly tuition set at $800 for infants and $700 for toddlers, the program offers families a cost-effective, safe, and reliable option backed by a clean inspection record and zero high-severity HHSC deficiencies.
Safety9.0
Curriculum5.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness4.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Baby University offers a robust curriculum focused on early literacy, supporting child development from infancy through age 3.
Programs & activities: Serves children 6 weeks to 3 years old; also offers classes for expecting mothers.
What sets it apart: Program for children of Irving ISD teachers and full-time employees, described as a safe, reliable and cost-effective option. Tuition: infants (6 weeks-17 months) $800/month, toddlers (18-35 months) $700/month. Two locations: Baby University South (opened Fall 2025) and North (opening Fall 2026); enrollment is first-come, first-served with priority for teachers and staff.
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