Earned the highest safety score in Plano. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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school-age
New Star Academy is an HHSC-licensed education center serving school-age students in the Plano, Frisco, and Allen area, with extended programming that includes after-school academics and tutoring alongside summer enrichment and test prep. The center accommodates 120 children at its San Jacinto Place location, with meals and transportation services supporting working families during extended hours (afternoon care 2:30 pm–6:30 pm on school days, full-day coverage during breaks). The school emphasizes academic excellence through teacher-guided learning, positive encouragement, and confidence-building, with elective enrichment classes complementing core tutoring and summer field trips. Limited public online presence means prospective families should contact the center directly to confirm current licensing status and availability.
Safety9.0
Curriculum5.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care2.0
Kindergarten readiness2.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Site describes a focus on academic excellence, developing students' full potential through positive encouragement, improved self-confidence, and teacher-guided learning.
Programs & activities: After-school academic courses with tutoring; summer school with morning academics plus afternoon extracurricular activities and field trips; GT/PACE test prep; optional extracurricular classes.
What sets it apart: Licensed by the State of Texas as an education center. Hours Mon-Fri 2:30pm-6:30pm after school and 7:30am-6:30pm on school holidays/summer; serves elementary and middle school students in Plano, Frisco, and Allen.
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