🏆 Ranked #8 in El Paso / Socorro · 6.8 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in El Paso / Socorro
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in El Paso / Socorro. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in El Paso / Socorro. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Full Ranking Detail
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Parkdale Head Start is a federally funded Head Start program located at 6105 Delta Dr in Central El Paso, Texas, serving children from birth through school age. Established in February 1988, the program operates Early Head Start (birth–2 years) and Head Start (3–4 years) under ESC Region 19 accreditation with an excellent compliance history. The program provides transportation, comprehensive health and nutrition services, and family support, with parent engagement emphasized for child development. Enrollment requires federal income eligibility rather than standard subsidies, and afternoon hours may be limited for families needing full-day coverage.
Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start programs. Parent volunteers emphasized for child development support.
What sets it apart: Opened February 1, 1988. Serves 3-4 year olds in Head Start and birth-2 years in Early Head Start. Located in Central El Paso within El Paso Independent School District. Manager: Marisa Lopez.
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