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Willis Early Learning Center
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About Willis Early Learning Center
Willis Early Learning Center Garland
Willis Early Learning Center is a Texas Rising Star accredited program in Garland led by Director Cassie Willis, who brings over a decade of experience in early education. The center emphasizes a nurturing, family-oriented environment where independence and problem-solving are cultivated through hands-on activities. Serving children from one month through school age, the program utilizes the Frog Street curriculum to ensure developmental milestones are met in a structured, faith-based setting. The facility features five classrooms, a cafeteria, and two playgrounds with climbing structures and a garden space. Parents frequently highlight the staff's dedication to communication and individual child growth. Willis ELC provides healthy meals and snacks, accepts CCMS financial assistance, and offers transportation to and from local schools, making it a supportive partner for busy working families in the community and Garland ISD area.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
Ms. Cassie Willis is phenomenal and really cares about the health and well-being of the children. Your child is in safe hands at WELC.
My grandson been with Willis almost 2.5years. We love the Willis family and wish he could continue with them but he will soon start Kindergarten. If you wanna feel the love and know that your children is well loved give WILLIS EARLY LEARNING CENTER A TRY!!! All the STAFF are SWEET AS PIE ❤️
We ADORE WELC! Our son began attending and we’ve seen such growth in his communication, independence for potty training and confidence. As a teacher myself, it can be hard to find a school that challenges my toddler while supporting him all at the same time…and WELC does not disappoint. We’ve referred several friends to this school and plan to enroll our baby girl when she is a little older. Forever grateful for the gem that WELC is to us and so many other families!
Willis ELC is a wonderful little school! Ms. Cassie and her team truly love what they do. The teachers care about each child and their development. They have created such an inviting and safe environment which is so comforting as a parent. It really is a great place!
Mrs. Cassie and her team run an amazing learning center that has been absolutely essential to our family. WELC doesn't hire babysitters. They hire teachers who are insanely sweet and consistently engaged in your child's development. We have several friends in the area who are sending their kids to LCs and daycares all over town, and hear mostly complaints about the unpredictable schedules, frequent closures, and exploding rates. WELC has been predictable on all fronts, and they seem to genuinely care about the parents as well as the children. WELC sees themselves as a partner to the families, and their staff reflects it. It's actually not very close to where we live, and though we would prefer to have a shorter drive, we know that there is no better place for our kids.
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Safety Record
No major safety incidents or legal issues were found in news or public records. The facility won the City of Garland's 2024 Food Sanitation Excellence Award, placing it in the top 5% of its class for unannounced health inspections. It is a licensed facility (ID: 1553342) and is designated as a Texas Rising Star top-rated preschool, indicating it exceeds traditional licensing standards.
Parent Reputation
The center has a strong reputation among local parents, who describe it as a faith-based and caring environment in testimonials. It is a recognized community partner with Garland ISD, regularly appearing on district transportation and pick-up lists for schools like Hillside Academy. Parents specifically highlight the patience of management and the nurturing, family-like atmosphere of the staff.
Staff Insights
Employee reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with a 5.0-star rating on Indeed from former and current teachers. Staff members describe the center as an 'amazing place' where management supports career goals and genuinely cares about both employees and the children. Reviewers also emphasize the center's status as a well-run family business.
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