Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Richardson. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Kids R Kids Richardson on Northstar Road is a family-owned, AdvancED-accredited center holding Texas Rising Star 4-Star Certification and recognized as Best Childcare Provider in the Metroplex. It serves infants (6 weeks through private kindergarten) and school-age children (to age 12) with a play-based, technology-integrated curriculum combining the Brain Development program and STEAM AHEAD with ABCmouse instruction. The facility maintains rigorous security protocols and has earned a 98% parent recommendation rate from 38+ reviews, alongside subsidies, extended hours, meals, and transportation. Tuition is higher than some Richardson alternatives, though most families report the quality justifies the premium; prospective families should verify the current state licensing deficiency record before enrollment.
Safety8.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes5.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based learning combined with technology-driven instruction. Brain Development curriculum, STEAM AHEAD program, and ABCmouse classroom technology integration with theme-based units.
Programs & activities: Programs for infants (6 weeks+), toddlers, preschool, pre-K, private kindergarten, before and after school care (ages 5-12), and summer camp.
What sets it apart: AdvancED accreditation, Texas Rising Star 4-Star Certified School, voted 2017 Best Childcare Provider in the Metroplex. Family-owned and operated with online viewing capabilities for parents.
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