Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Wylie. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Smallest Classes
Earned the highest low-crowding score in Wylie. This dimension reflects class sizes, child-to-teacher ratios, and whether parents feel their child receives individual attention.
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Wylie East YMCA After School is a Texas-licensed, Texas Rising Star-certified after-school program serving school-age children at school sites with no bussing required. The program emphasizes character development alongside academics, with daily structured homework time, 30+ minutes of physical activity, and enrichment in STEM and the arts included in tuition, plus financial assistance and sibling discounts available. Its inspection record is clean with zero high-severity deficiencies, and a 1:15 staff ratio exceeds state requirements. As an after-school-only program, it does not provide full-day infant, toddler, or preschool care.
Safety9.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care2.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management8.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes8.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Program emphasizes character development and skill-building; curriculum is customizable for each district or school, with administrators, parents, and the Program Director deciding which activities matter most.
Programs & activities: Daily structured homework time plus math and literacy activities, at least 30 minutes of physical activity (including Catch games), healthy snacks, Harmony Academy, and enrichment in character building, STEM, and arts & culture. Enrichment activities are included at no extra cost.
What sets it apart: Texas Health and Human Services licensed, Texas Rising Star certified, Praesidium accredited, and Dallas Afterschool recognized; 1:15 student-staff ratio (below the state requirement of 1:26), staff background checks and child sexual abuse prevention training, programs located at school sites with no bussing. Financial assistance available, sibling ($10 off) and ISD employee discounts, $100 registration fee per child.
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