Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Mansfield. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Smallest Classes
Earned the highest low-crowding score in Mansfield. This dimension reflects class sizes, child-to-teacher ratios, and whether parents feel their child receives individual attention.
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Anothen Preschool Academy is a Christ-centered, nature-based forest school located on a 22-acre campus in Mansfield, serving children from 18 months through 6th grade. Founded in 2020 and veteran-owned, the academy emphasizes outdoor experiential learning grounded in Reggio Emilia and Forest School philosophy, with small class sizes and active engagement in nature as core to its educational model. Programs span preschool, a Bridge kindergarten option, and expanding elementary grades (1st–6th), with summer camp also offered. The center maintains a strong 5.0 Winnie rating; prospective families should review the latest HHSC inspection report to understand a high-severity deficiency on record before enrolling.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes9.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Nature-based, outdoor education approach; children experience the natural environment as they grow in mind, body and Christ. Christian, veteran-owned school with a Statement of Faith, not affiliated with any church or outside organization.
Programs & activities: Summer camp (separate campaign site). Programs span preschool (from 18 months), a Bridge program (Kindergarten), and Elementary (1st-6th grade), all built around an outdoor/forest-school learning model.
What sets it apart: 22-acre outdoor campus in Mansfield, TX; small private forest school. '26-'27 enrollment open with a waitlist.
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