🏆 Ranked #9 in North Richland Hills · 6.3 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in North Richland Hills
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in North Richland Hills. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Early Care and Education is a center-based provider at 7515 Smithfield Rd in North Richland Hills, TX, serving infants through school-age children with before and after-school care, summer and holiday camps. The center uses the research-backed Frog Street curriculum with hands-on STEM Station learning and emphasizes kindergarten readiness, supported by a director with 28 years of early childhood education experience. Daily meals are prepared by kitchen staff, and the program spans from 6 weeks through Pre-K. Strong staff communication with families and a comprehensive range of age groups and extended-care options support working parents seeking flexible childcare.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the research-backed Frog Street curriculum with a focus on academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and kindergarten readiness.
Programs & activities: Infant care (6 weeks and up), toddler, preschool, and Pre-K programs, plus before/after-school care and summer and holiday camps. STEM Station program offers hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
What sets it apart: Daily meals prepared by kitchen staff; director has 28 years of early childhood education experience. Site emphasizes staff communication with families.
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