Earned the highest safety score in McAllen / Edinburg / Mission. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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Immaculata Pre-Primary is a licensed child-care center in Pharr serving infants through Pre-K children on a Monday-Friday schedule from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. The center holds a 4-star Texas Rising Star rating and maintains a zero-deficiency record on HHSC regulatory inspections, reflecting strong compliance practices. With a small licensed capacity of 41, class sizes remain intimate to support individualized attention. A Catholic foundation shapes the curriculum, which blends Creative Curriculum and Montessori-like methods with traditional faith-based instruction, phonics, arithmetic, and practical life skills; extended programming includes STEAM projects, nature exploration, and homework support for school-age children. The center accepts state child-care subsidies and uses Brightwheel for digital check-in and parent communication, supporting working families seeking accessible, continuity-focused care.
Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses Little Saints and Creative Curriculum with a Montessori-like approach. Traditional Catholic teachings integrated with modern early childhood education, focusing on foundational phonics, arithmetic, and practical life skills.
Programs & activities: Faith-based instruction, creative arts and music, problem-solving, STEAM projects, physical fitness, gardening and nature exploration, role play, life skills training, and homework support for school-age children.
What sets it apart: Texas Rising Star rated 4 of 4 stars; Licensed Child Care Center #1666881 by Texas HHS. Serves infants through age 12; hours Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:30pm; small class sizes; Brightwheel app for check-in/out, daily photos, and teacher communication.
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