Earned the highest low-crowding score in Longview / Marshall. This dimension reflects class sizes, child-to-teacher ratios, and whether parents feel their child receives individual attention.
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Small Steps Learning Academy is a Texas Rising Star and Texas School Ready-approved provider located at 2305 Kingston Dr in Longview, serving prekindergarten and school-age children. The center's developmental curriculum combines hands-on experiences, group activities, and individual play to build intellectual, social, emotional, and physical skills. Included meals, transportation, and subsidy acceptance for school-age learners support working families, while a clean inspection record and active parent communication via app reinforce quality care. The center does not serve infants or toddlers, which narrows its market to families with older children.
Safety9.0
Curriculum5.0
Art / Music4.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality5.0
Compassion5.0
Management6.0
Culture5.0
Class sizes9.0
Extracurriculars4.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses a Texas Rising Star and Texas School Ready approved curriculum. Developmental approach combining hands-on experiences, group activities, and individual play to build intellectual, social, emotional, and physical skills.
Programs & activities: Age-based programs for Toddler (18-36 months), Pre-Kindergarten (3-5 years), and School-Age (6-13 years). Enrichment programs referenced but not detailed.
What sets it apart: Texas Rising Star and Texas School Ready approved. Nutritious meals and healthy snacks included in tuition; daily updates and photos via a Parent Communication App; hours Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:30pm; family events and referral tuition credits.
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