Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Tyler. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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The Growing Stick Learning Center, Inc. is an established independent childcare provider at 2700 Willard Dr in Tyler, Texas, serving infants through school-age children with a developmental approach emphasizing hands-on learning and trusting relationships. Founded in 1986, it has earned strong community trust with 86% recommendations on Facebook and a 4.2-star Google rating across 35+ reviews, with particular recognition for the owner's genuine commitment to children's school readiness and growth. The center offers full-day sessions, music and art rooms, field trips, and age-grouped programs from 18-month toddlers through school age, with subsidy acceptance expanding accessibility. With a capacity of 140 children, popular programs can fill quickly, particularly in infant rooms.
Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management8.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes5.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Developmental early childhood approach focused on the individual child, hands-on learning, and building trusting, respectful relationships with trained staff.
Programs & activities: Music and art rooms, activity rooms and play areas, field trips, and varied classes. Age-grouped programs: toddlers (18mo-2), 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, Pre-K, and school age.
What sets it apart: Full-day sessions available with qualified teachers. Owner Susan Soward emphasized; located in Tyler, Texas. No accreditations, hours, meals, ratios, or tuition stated on the site.
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