Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in New Braunfels. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in New Braunfels. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in New Braunfels. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
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Clear Springs Academy on Avery Parkway in New Braunfels is a center-based provider serving infants through kindergarten-readiness age, with a capacity of 95 and a play-based curriculum emphasizing phonemic awareness, letter/sound recognition, and hands-on science. Parents report significant developmental gains, citing that their children become excited about returning weekly, and the center offers full meals, after-school care, transportation, and field trips—amenities that support working families. The center's 4.4 Google rating reflects these strengths. However, two high-deficiency citations on the HHSC record and employee reviews raising management concerns warrant in-person investigation during a tour; additionally, the center does not accept subsidies and closes at 6 PM, both practical limitations for some families.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management4.0
Culture6.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based approach emphasizing nurturing each child's curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Preschool focuses on pre-reading skills like phonemic awareness and letter/sound recognition, basic math concepts, and hands-on science exploration.
Programs & activities: Structured and unstructured play supporting gross motor and social skill development. Programs serve infants, toddlers, and preschool/PreK age groups.
What sets it apart: Markets a safe, engaging, and educational environment.
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