Recognition of Excellence · Little Elm, TX · 2026

LEISD Childcare Programs @ Herschel Zellars Center

300, Lobo Ln Little Elm, TX 75068
https://zellars.littleelmisd.net/
🏆 Ranked #6 in Little Elm · 7.1 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Little Elm
Top 10 in Little Elm
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Little Elm. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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LEISD Childcare Programs @ Herschel Zellars Center is a district-accredited center-based provider at 300 Lobo Ln in Little Elm, TX, serving infants through school-age children with a 100-capacity program. As an ISD-operated facility, it offers curriculum directly aligned with local elementary schools, providing a natural bridge into kindergarten and beyond. The center accepts subsidies and maintains consistent district enrollment and staffing standards. A high-severity HHSC deficiency in recent inspections and closing hours at 5:30 PM—earlier than many private competitors in the market—are practical constraints for working families requiring extended care.

Safety8.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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