🏆 Ranked #15 in North Richland Hills · 6.2 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
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Earned the highest low-crowding score in North Richland Hills. This dimension reflects class sizes, child-to-teacher ratios, and whether parents feel their child receives individual attention.
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Starlight Scholars Academy is a center-based provider located at 7701 N Richland Blvd in North Richland Hills, Texas, serving infants (6 weeks) through school-age children (to age 12), with a newly opened infant room. Founded in 1996, the center offers a comprehensive, age-appropriate curriculum featuring hands-on STEAM learning activities, weekly field trips, weekly splash pad days, and special guest programming. A robust summer program runs May 26–August 7, 2026, and before- and after-school care support working families. The center accepts TEFA child care assistance, offers affordable summer tuition at $255 per week including field trips, and is affiliated with a nonprofit scholarship fund. Parents consistently praise the small, non-crowded environment, responsive staff communication through photos, and family-like atmosphere.
Safety3.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Class sizes9.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Describes a comprehensive, age-appropriate curriculum fostering academic skills, social development, and physical growth; no specific named methodology stated.
Programs & activities: Hands-on STEAM learning activities, weekly field trips, weekly splash pad days, special guests, a summer program (May 26 - Aug 7, 2026), and an after-school program for kindergarten through age 12.
What sets it apart: Founded 1996; serves ages 6 weeks to 12 years with a new infant room (6 weeks-17 months). Homepage image claims Voted #1 Preschool in North Richland Hills; accepts TEFA child care assistance; summer tuition $255/week including field trips; $20 referral tuition discount; affiliated Starlight Scholars Advocacy Group nonprofit offers scholarships.
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