Sheppard AFB, TX

The Sheppard AFB Child Development Center is a Department of Defense certified facility offering comprehensive early childhood education programs specifically designed for military families. The center features a research-based curriculum focusing on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. All staff undergo extensive background checks and receive ongoing professional development in early childhood education. The facility includes secure access controls, modern classrooms, age-appropriate playgrounds, and nutritional meal programs. What sets this center apart is its understanding of military family needs, offering flexible scheduling and support during deployments and transitions.

Primrose School of Wichita Falls is a nationally accredited early education center serving families from Sheppard AFB and surrounding areas. The facility implements the exclusive Balanced Learning® curriculum, which blends teacher-directed and child-initiated activities with a focus on character development and academic readiness. Features include secure keypad entry, live streaming cameras for parent viewing, certified teachers with early childhood credentials, and purpose-built learning environments. The center offers enrichment programs in music, art, and physical education, along with healthy meals prepared in their on-site kitchen. Many military families choose this center for its structured curriculum and high staff-to-child ratios.

The Goddard School in Wichita Falls provides a premier early childhood education experience with F.L.EX.® (Fun Learning Experience) program that promotes academic, social, and creative development. The school features state-licensed teachers with degrees in early childhood education, secure entry systems, and modern classrooms equipped with SMART Board technology. Their play-based learning approach includes STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) activities, language development programs, and outdoor learning spaces. The center maintains excellent staff retention and offers flexible scheduling to accommodate military family needs, including extended hours for shift workers at Sheppard AFB.