Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Abilene. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Alliance - After School at TLCA is a nonprofit-operated after-school care program at N 8th Street in Abilene serving school-age children (Pre-K through 5th grade) with a focus on mentoring, academic support, and character development. As the first after-school program in the nation to implement the Leader in Me Program for leadership development, and the largest state-licensed after-school care provider in Abilene, it combines structured academic enrichment with hands-on learning experiences through partnerships with local organizations. The program maintains Texas Rising Star status, accepts childcare subsidies to serve lower-income families, and operates weekday afternoons with affordable tuition ($185/month with early payment discount). Parents should note that service is limited to school-age children with a school-calendar schedule that may create coverage gaps during holidays and summers.
Safety7.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes9.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: The program is noted as the first after-school care program in the nation to implement the Leader in Me Program for leadership development.
Programs & activities: ACARE provides enrichment programming through partnerships with local organizations, delivering hands-on learning experiences and unique adventures to the after-school care site for Pre-K through 5th grade students at TLCA.
What sets it apart: Operates Monday-Friday 2:30 PM - 6:15 PM; tuition is $185/month with on-time discount ($228 regular rate); maintains Texas Rising Star Program status; serves the largest state-licensed after-school care program in Abilene.
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