🏆 Ranked #144 in El Paso / Socorro · 5.9 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in El Paso / Socorro. 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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YWCA Mabee Academy of Early Learning at Shirley Leavell Branch (10712 Sam Snead Dr, El Paso) serves infants through pre-K during extended weekday hours (6:30 am – 6:00 pm). The center accepts child-care subsidies, making quality early education accessible to families using state financial assistance, and provides continuity of care across ages 0–5 with snacks included in the daily program. However, the center carries 5 high-severity deficiencies on its HHSC inspection record, warranting a careful review of the latest inspection report and direct inquiry into remediation before enrollment.
Safety3.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
What sets it apart: Located at Shirley Leavell Branch. Serves children ages 0-5. Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30 am - 6:00 pm.
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