Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in McKinney. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Full Ranking Detail
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Kiddie Academy of McKinney is a center-based provider at 6300 Virginia Parkway in McKinney's Stonebridge neighborhood, serving infants through kindergarten with extended hours and before/after school care. The center features the Life Essentials curriculum with an emphasis on STEM and character education, complemented by included skill classes in chess, sports, and music instruction. Parents praise the attentive staff and comprehensive programming, which extends to CampVentures summer camp, a full kitchen with freshly prepared meals, and splash pad and nature playgrounds; the center was rated the #1 school in McKinney by BusinessRate. Families should note that the center does not typically accept child-care subsidies, and prospective enrollees may want to verify the current regulatory record with HHSC for this location.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Life Essentials curriculum that is developmentally-appropriate and focused on six key outcomes to prepare children for life.
Programs & activities: Preschool Chess, Amazing Athletes Sports Program, Music instruction (all included in tuition), and CampVentures summer camp program with themed events and field trips.
What sets it apart: Full kitchen with freshly cooked meals, nature-nestled playgrounds, splashpad, WatchMeGrow classroom cameras for live streaming, and named #1 School in McKinney by BusinessRate.
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