Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
South Willis KinderCare
About the School
- 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 Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to South Willis KinderCare is A Habitat For Learning (4.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kenley School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cornerstone Christian School (1.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 48 students
Special Education School
1434 Matador St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 698-3220
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students
Christian
718 Barrow St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 676-8232
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
1600 Sherman Dr
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 695-8870
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students
Alternative School
3242 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-2481
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 430 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School (Christian)
2550 N Judge Ely Blvd
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 672-9200
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students
Alternative School
3242 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-2481
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 430 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School (Christian)
2550 N Judge Ely Blvd
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 672-9200
Distance: 66.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
901 CC Woodson Rd.
Early, TX 76802
(325) 641-2223
Distance: 76.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students
Alternative School (Christian)
207 N Main St.
San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 617-2146
Distance: 77.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1502 N Jefferson St
San Angelo, TX 76901
(325) 655-3439
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 48 students
Special Education School
1434 Matador St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 698-3220
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students
Christian
718 Barrow St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 676-8232
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
1600 Sherman Dr
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 695-8870
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students
Alternative School
3242 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-2481
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 430 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School (Christian)
2550 N Judge Ely Blvd
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 672-9200
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students
Christian
718 Barrow St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 676-8232
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
1600 Sherman Dr
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 695-8870
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students
Alternative School
3242 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-2481
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 430 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School (Christian)
2550 N Judge Ely Blvd
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 672-9200
Distance: 37.7 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 94 students
Church of Christ
400 Elm St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-1500
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Charter School
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(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
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3161 S 23rd St Ste 4
Lewisville, TX 75029
(325) 698-8111
Lewisville, TX 75029
(325) 698-8111
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3145 Barrow St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-5661
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-5661
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2650 S 32nd St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3602
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3602
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2341 Greenbriar Dr
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3920
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3920
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 729 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Alternative School
3282 S 13th
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3770
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3770
0.9 miles
Gr: PK | 131 students Minority enrollment: 89%
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