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South Willis KinderCare

The staff of the Abilene KinderCare Learning Center is committed to delivering a high quality developmentally appropriate learning environment and is passionate about nurturing each child's physical, intellectual and emotional growth.
Ms. Shirley and the teachers are continually learning new ways to promote confidence and competence while preparing the children for school.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1978

Student Body

Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Welcome to South Willis KinderCare. Thank you for taking time to learn more about our wonderful preschool and all we have to offer in Early Childhood Education. We are excited to introduce you and your family to our family of teachers. Our school is designed for your child to learn through play. We hope you will enjoy many years with us as we watch your child grow and learn. So come in today to see first hand how the KinderCare experience will give your child every advantage!

  • Our center has a keypad entry at the front door. A door code is given to each family upon enrollment. A child will not be released to anyone not on the child's pick-up list and identification is checked when a child is picked up. Our playgrounds are completely fenced in. Our playgrounds are specifically designed with safety in mind for each age group. We conduct monthly fire drills and quarterly disaster drills. Our staff members all have CPR and First Aid training. Our staff also receives a minimum of 20 child development related training hours each year.
  • Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
  • Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
  • Accreditations: NAC
  • Enrollment: Min Age - 6 weeks, Max Age - 12 Years
  • NACCRRA, also offer military discount, CCPO/CCMS (are full for infants, todds and twos)
  • Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for South Willis KinderCare?
The application deadline for South Willis KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is South Willis KinderCare located?
South Willis KinderCare is located in the River Oaks And Brookhollow neighborhood of Abilene, TX.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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