Earned the highest safety score in Texarkana. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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Waggoner Creek Tiger Learning Center at 6335 Gibson Ln in Texarkana, TX serves ages 3–12 with a structured developmental curriculum emphasizing exploration and inquiry through programs like the Investigators Club, Leader in Me leadership training, and Kagan cooperative learning. Preschool operates 7:00 AM–3:00 PM with extended care to 6:00 PM; afterschool programming runs 3:00 PM–6:00 PM and includes academic support, creative projects, and interest-based activities in art, music, science, and construction. The center has a flawless inspection record, accepts subsidies, and offers drop-in care and flexible weekly tuition ($100 for preschool, $15 per half-day for drop-in). As a primarily afterschool program with limited full-day infant options, it is best suited for school-age families and working parents seeking subsidized or flexible scheduling.
Safety10.0
Curriculum5.0
Art / Music4.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality5.0
Compassion5.0
Management6.0
Culture5.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars4.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Preschool program emphasizes developmental needs and curiosities of young learners. Pre-K 3 uses an Investigators Club focused on exploration and inquiry; Pre-K 4 uses a multi-resource approach (Digg, Frog Street, Handwriting Without Tears), plus the Leader in Me program and Kagan cooperative learning strategies, with CLI Engage assessments and individualized intervention plans.
Programs & activities: Afterschool programming includes academic support, leadership training, creative projects, and outdoor activities within interest-based learning areas: music, art, home living, science, technology, and building/construction. Also offers summer/non-school-day care and extended care.
What sets it apart: Serves ages 3-12. Hours: Preschool 7:00 AM-3:00 PM with extended care to 6:00 PM; Afterschool 3:00 PM-6:00 PM; Summer/non-school days 7:00 AM-6:00 PM. No registration fee; tuition includes Preschool $100/week, extended care $25/week, afterschool reserved $70/week, drop-in $15 per half-day.
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