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.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Amarillo. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Amarillo. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Full Ranking Detail
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Children's Orchard Academy on Hillside is a faith-based, nationally accredited center serving infants through kindergarten in Amarillo, with a large 238-slot campus featuring state-of-the-art safety infrastructure and secure environment. Parent reviews consistently praise a warm, welcoming atmosphere with staff described as genuinely loving children, and the center offers hands-on play-based learning, field trips, and drop-in care with consistent hours Monday–Friday 6:30 am–6:30 pm. Prospective families should note four high HHSC deficiencies that warrant direct discussion with administration before enrollment, and the center does not accept subsidies.
Safety4.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion9.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes3.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Faith-based with emphasis on academic excellence and character development. Nationally accredited programs.
Programs & activities: Summer camps and ancillary programs offered. Serves infants through kindergarten.
What sets it apart: Cutting-edge facility. Secure and nurturing environment. Operating hours Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:30pm.
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Best Infant Care
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