Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Wichita Falls. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Wichita Falls. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Wichita Falls. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Wichita Falls. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Wichita Falls. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
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Children Come 1st is a Texas Rising Star 4-star accredited provider in Wichita Falls, licensed for full-time care since 1985, serving infants through school-age children. Operating for nearly four decades at 3701 Taft Blvd, the center has established itself with the state's highest quality rating and positive parent reviews praising its teaching staff and leadership.
Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management7.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Best for Safety
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Best Curriculum
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest infant care score in Wichita Falls. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.</span>
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Best Extracurriculars
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