Central CDC announced as finalist in 2024 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

H-E-B recently announced five early childhood facilities throughout Texas as finalists in the 22nd annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program. Among the top early childhood facilities is DVISD's very own Central Child Development Center!

This year, H-E-B will award $5,000 each to these finalists, and all finalists will go on to compete for even greater cash prizes at the statewide level in May. Since the program’s inception, H-E-B has awarded over $13 million in funding to benefit outstanding Texas public schools and early childhood facilities.

To determine statewide winners, a panel of judges will tour each finalist’s campus to engage with administration, staff, parents, and community members. Winners will be announced at the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards ceremony on Sunday, May 5, at the Marriott Marquis in Houston.

The winning early childhood facility will receive $25,000. In addition, 50 Texas teacher, principal, and counselor finalists will be announced between January and March during a series of surprise visits to schools and classrooms across the state.

The early childhood facility finalists are: 

• Del Valle ISD Child Development Center Central (Del Valle)
• M. Rivas Primary Discovery Academy (Donna)
• Central Texas 4C, Inc. (Temple)
• Early Childhood Academy (Harlingen)
• Melinda Webb School (Houston)