Earned the highest safety score in Temple / Belton / Harker Heights. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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kinderschool-age
Skipcha YMCA is a licensed before- and after-school program operated by YMCA of Central Texas at Skipcha Elementary, serving kindergarten through school-age children with homework help, arts, and sports activities. Operating Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the program accommodates 100 children and accepts subsidized care, making it accessible to working families. The center emphasizes healthy character development through three pillars—Engage, Enrich, and Empower—focusing on friendship-building, balanced development, and social-emotional growth alongside academic support and physical activity.
Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care2.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Promotes healthy character development of spirit, mind, and body in a safe, nurturing environment. Emphasizes three pillars: Engage, Enrich, and Empower, addressing friendship-building, balanced development, and social-emotional growth.
Programs & activities: Diverse activities and homework time, Kid's Choice activities, interactive play and educational games, academic support, and physical activity.
What sets it apart: Cornerstone Family Preschool hours Monday-Friday 7am-6pm; childcare office hours Monday-Friday 7am-6pm.
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