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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The Learning Tree is a play-based, creativity-centered childcare center at 2647 Plaza Pkwy in Wichita Falls, serving infants through school-age children. Founded in 1986 and staffed by educators with over 100 combined years in childcare, the center operates year-round from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM and maintains a peanut and tree-nut free environment, making it accessible to families with allergen concerns. The center carries a BBB A+ rating. Recent employee feedback raises concerns about teacher-to-child ratios and unresolved allegations regarding state compliance documentation, warranting careful due diligence before enrollment.
Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management4.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Developmentally appropriate curriculum with hands-on, experiential learning. Classrooms structured to encourage learning through hands-on manipulation of materials, toys, organized and dramatic play, and individual exploration.
Programs & activities: Play-based learning with structured and dramatic play, outdoor playtime, arts and crafts. Summer activities and programs available.
What sets it apart: Owner/Director Katherine Crenshaw, Assistant Director Amalia Cardona. Year-round preschool and childcare for ages 12 months to 6 years. Two enrollment options: full-time care (7:30 am - 5:30 pm) or school-time hours (7:30 am - 3:30 pm). Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm.
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