Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Lubbock. 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 Lubbock. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Lubbock. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
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YWCAre of Lubbock at Wilson is an after-school care program operated by the YWCA in Lubbock, serving Pre-K through 5th grade students Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The program offers homework help, creative projects, active play, and social development activities, with daily snacks provided through the USDA Child & Adult Care Food Program. Staffed by YWCA-trained professionals and accepting tuition subsidy, it provides affordable structured enrichment for working families. A clean regulatory record demonstrates consistent compliance with state requirements, though families should note the program is school-age only and currently operates at capacity.
Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management6.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes9.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Educational and recreational activities with homework help, creative projects, active play, and social development
Programs & activities: After-school care program serves Pre-K through 5th Grade students. Activities include homework help, creative projects, active play, and social development. Children receive healthy snacks daily through the USDA's Child & Adult Care Food Program.
What sets it apart: After-school care program operates Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-6:00 PM. Tuition: $70/week full-time (4-5 days/week) or $50/week part-time (1-3 days/week). Location currently full as of 2026. Registration fee $25 non-refundable.
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