Earned the highest safety score in Southlake. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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Smart Quest Academy is a 100-capacity center-based provider located at 280 Commerce St in Southlake, TX, serving toddlers through transitional kindergarteners. The academy offers a STEAM-based bilingual curriculum with hands-on learning and language development, plus extended programming including Spanish after-school care (K-5th grade), summer camps, and a Mommy and Me program for younger siblings. With zero high-severity deficiencies in HHSC inspection records and a personalized boutique environment, the center demonstrates strong safety compliance. However, the absence of infant care, full-day options, and subsidy acceptance may limit accessibility for some families.
Safety10.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care2.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: STEAM-based bilingual approach where hands-on STEAM learning and language skills unfold through exploration and play.
Programs & activities: Age-specific programs for 18 months through Transitional Kindergarten (age 5), plus a Spanish After School program (K-5th grade), Summer Camp, Fall/Winter/Spring break camps, and a Mommy and Me program.
What sets it apart: Bilingual instruction is prominently marketed; site says programs prepare children for elementary school and beyond. Located in Southlake, TX.
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