Rice, TX

The Learning Tree Enrichment Center in nearby Ennis serves the Rice community with a comprehensive educational approach featuring the Creative Curriculum system. Their state-licensed facility boasts low student-to-teacher ratios and degreed early childhood educators. The center features secure access control, monitored playgrounds, and regular safety drills. Their program includes Spanish language exposure, music enrichment, and structured learning activities that balance academic preparation with social-emotional development. Parents consistently praise the attentive staff and detailed progress reporting.

Operated by Corsicana ISD, this early childhood center provides high-quality pre-kindergarten education serving families in Rice and surrounding communities. The center employs certified teachers with specialized early childhood training and follows Texas Pre-K guidelines. Their research-based curriculum focuses on literacy development, math readiness, and social skills through hands-on learning centers. The facility includes age-appropriate classrooms, secure outdoor play areas, and dedicated spaces for art, music, and movement. The program emphasizes school readiness with structured routines and parent involvement opportunities.

Children's Lighthouse of Waxahachie serves the Rice area with their proprietary Character Values Curriculum that integrates moral development with academic preparation. The center features secure keypad entry, camera monitoring, and strict health protocols. Their certified teachers implement literacy-rich environments with daily Spanish instruction and technology integration. The facility includes separate age-appropriate playgrounds, dedicated nap rooms, and modern learning spaces. Parents appreciate the consistent communication through daily reports and the center's focus on developing both academic skills and character traits like respect and responsibility.