Cushing, TX

Little Learners Academy is a highly-regarded childcare center serving the Cushing area from nearby Nacogdoches. They employ a comprehensive early childhood education curriculum that combines play-based learning with structured academic preparation. The center features state-certified teachers with specialized training in early childhood development, maintaining excellent teacher-to-child ratios. Their facility includes secure, age-appropriate classrooms, outdoor playgrounds with safety surfaces, and dedicated infant care areas with separate sleeping and feeding spaces. The center emphasizes literacy development, social skills, and STEM activities through hands-on learning. They provide nutritious meals and snacks following USDA guidelines and maintain rigorous safety protocols including secure entry systems and regular emergency drills.

First Baptist Child Development Center provides quality Christian-based childcare serving families throughout the Cushing region. With nearly two decades of operation, they offer a balanced approach that integrates faith-based values with comprehensive early childhood education. Their curriculum focuses on developmental milestones through structured learning centers, creative arts, music education, and physical activities. The center employs degreed early childhood educators and maintains small class sizes for individualized attention. Safety is prioritized with secure check-in systems, background-checked staff, and comprehensive health protocols. The facility features modern classrooms, age-appropriate learning materials, and safe outdoor play areas. Parent communication is emphasized through daily reports and regular parent-teacher conferences.

The Goddard School in Nacogdoches is a premier early childhood education provider serving the Cushing area with a nationally recognized F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience). This play-based curriculum incorporates literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and arts while promoting social and emotional development. All lead teachers hold four-year degrees in education or related fields and receive ongoing professional development. The modern facility features secure keypad entry, CCTV monitoring, age-specific learning environments, and multiple outdoor playgrounds. Their program includes enrichment activities such as yoga, Spanish language exposure, and technology integration. The school maintains exceptional health and safety standards with rigorous cleaning protocols and comprehensive emergency preparedness plans.