Earned the highest infant care score in Temple / Belton / Harker Heights. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
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infantkinder
Harker Heights Early Head Start at 120 Harley Dr in Harker Heights, Texas is a NAEYC-accredited program serving infants, toddlers, and pre-kindergarten children through Central Texas 4C. The center serves income-eligible families at no cost and operates four age-based classrooms supported by an on-site commercial kitchen offering family-style meals. Founded on land donated by the City of Harker Heights with director Nilda Plaza-Robinson bringing 20+ years of Head Start experience and a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, the center serves 500+ children annually across the region.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Four age-based classrooms: infants, wobblers, toddlers, and Pre-K. Family-style meal service from on-site commercial kitchen.
What sets it apart: Newest center; built on land donated by City of Harker Heights. On-site commercial kitchen. Director: Nilda Plaza-Robinson (20+ years Head Start experience, Master's in Education with Early Childhood specialization).
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