Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Amarillo. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Amarillo. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Amarillo. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Amarillo. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Amarillo. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
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Amarillo Montessori Academy, located at 3806 Bowie St in Amarillo, has operated since 1968 with a commitment to authentic Montessori methodology, enrolling infants through 5th grade on a large campus that supports outdoor daily play and multi-age groupings allowing siblings to attend together. The program emphasizes individualized learning—parents report children achieving early reading, writing, and math skills—supplemented by enrichment in Spanish, library, music, art, and yoga across all student levels. However, the center's record includes 6 high-level HHSC deficiencies, a serious safety concern that significantly undermines its curriculum strengths; additionally, tuition runs approximately $5,000 per year with no subsidy acceptance, and the large 238-slot enrollment raises questions about how individualization is sustained at scale.
Safety3.0
Curriculum9.0
Art / Music9.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness9.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes3.0
Extracurriculars9.0
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