Looking for Preschool with Great Teachers, Safe Environement & Strong Academics

Both of my children go to Primrose of Bent Trail. It is located on Preston, just south of George Bush, in the 75252 zip code. I absolutely can not say enough good things about this school. It is one of the few preschools that is accredited. I am amazed at the things my three year old comes home saying that he learned. He can name almost all of the bones and muscles in his body, he knows some spanish words and phrases and he has a music class every week where he gets to sing and learn about and play instruments. Most of the teachers there have degrees in early childhood development. One of the early infant teachers used to be a pediatrician and one of the Pre-K teachers has a masters in educ. Not only do they learn a lot, but they have a lot of just good 'ol fun playtime as well. My boys always look forward to going to school. The teachers are great, the kids are great, even the parents there are great. I highly, highly recommend it.

My daughter is at Primrose School - only in the INFANT room but I can tell you from what I see that I will definitely keep her there through her pre-school years. We go to the Primrose School of Old Orchard which is on the Flower Mound/Lewisville border. However, there are many in the Dallas area.

The Primrose schools have a great curriculum. My kid is reading, doing math, science - from what the Kindergarten curriculum looks like at his school next year, he will be way ahead. There are several throughout the metroplex. J.

Hi Erica,
If it is not too far, you should look at Reading Friends on the north side of Lewisville...not too far from I35. I am the Director. Our program is structured and academic and we serve children ages 2-Kindergarten. The core of our curriculum is phonics/language, but our curriculum also includes math, creative art, spanish, gross motor, discovery sciences, and indoor/outdoor play. All the teachers are certified as well. Our goals are to lay the foundation for academics, but also insill a love of learning which is critical. To learn more, visit www.readingfriends.org or give me a call at ###-###-####.
Good luck!
Thanks,
M.

I HIGHLY recommend Primrose Pre-schools. I have a personal relationship with the Primrose schools located at SpringCreek and Coit and Hedgcoxe and Coit. Here is the names and phone numbers of the two schools:

Primrose School of North Plano ###-###-####
Primrose School of Forest Creek ###-###-####

As with any Primrose they have great curriculum and yes the children get their own books, etc...

Good luck!

I highly recommend Primrose schools. The closest one to Las Colinas is Primrose of Coppell, 275 E. Parkway in Coppell. ###-###-####. They have a great curriculum.

I found the web site www.greatschools.net when we were house hunting and wanted info on neighborhood schools (both public and private). I think it's a great resource!

Erica,

Look at Windhaven Academy,Carrollton-Plano border. They are great, they do the A-Beka curriculum, computers, spanish, they go to the library.

C.

I work for KidsRkids in Las Colinas located at Beltline and Regent. The program here is GREAT i have 2 girls that attend. Even if I did not work here i would still keep my children here they have learned so much. my 2 year old was still only on a bottle and after starting here she is on a big girl cup with out a lid she is already starting to potty train and can some what sing the abc song. my 4 year old has learned her abc and her #s and has started writing her name. i just think that this is a great please stop by and check us out you can ask for R. i hope to see you soon

Montessori is the way to go. My 2 boys spent all their pre-school years there and they are academically accelerated. (sp?)

I'm not sure this is really in your area, but this school is worth the drive if its not.

Cross Bend Christian Academy
Tammy Dunn-Director
###-###-####

School is located just one block west of I75 between Spring Creek and Parker in Plano.

If nothing else, go check it out. You won't be disappointed.
My son's been going there since 15 months. The teachers are spectacular-its a very caring and nurturing environment. Excellent curriculum. Even the "little ones" get exposed to learning.

Good luck on your search.

Check out Lakeside Montessori!
www.lakesidemontessoriacademy.net

My kids have been enrolled in St. Ann's ECDC program (in Coppell) for the last four years. It has been a wonderful experience for my kids as well as my husband and myself. I have enjoyed being there so much that I am now on the school board. A variety of class days are available for 18 mos to Pre-K children. All kids have music and chapel and the older kids (3 and up) have science and then the 4's get Spanish. Many folks from Valley Ranch/Irving attend as well as folks from Carrollton...it is worth the drive. If you want to discuss further, feel free to contact me...there is so much to say that an e-mail just won't do it justice.

Thanks and good luck!
L.

Hi Erica,

Try Teddy Bear Junction on Independence and Spring Creek in Plano.

They are located at 5333 Independence Parkway. Their phone number is ###-###-####

They have a developmentally appropriate program, enrichment program, a nurturing and caring environment and over 414 years of combined staff experience.

Well worth the drive....

Check into Bent Tree Child Development Center on Addison Rd, just south of Trinity Mills and next to Trinity Christian Academy. My kids have been there since Feb 2005, and it remains an incredible school.

I absolutely love A Child's Garden Montessori School located at Whitlock & Old Denton Road. Their website is www.acgmontessori.com ... My children have made huge progress and absolutely love it there. Tell them the Blakeney's sent you if you call.
Good Luck!
A.

I worked at Prestonwood on Miday and Plano. They have a great curriculum. I taught the 2 years olds when I was there and sent three of my kids there.
Good Luck, L.

We have LOVED Spanish Schoolhouse. There is a North Dallas location at Hillcrest and Arapaho. I tell everyone that we started going for the Spanish and now that is just a bonus for us. Amazing cirriculum, the kindest teachers and the most organized staff. AND it is also tons of fun!!

My 2-1/2 year old daughter is enrolled at First Place Early Childhood Development/Mom's Day Out in Carrollton & she and I both love it. The teachers are caring and compassionate, as well as competent. Class to teacher ratio is outstanding & the director is a gem. If you are wanting a faith based program, I highly recommend you contact Lisa O'Rear at ###-###-#### if you are interested. I don't know if they still have space available for the fall or not, but I definitely feel that this program has benefited my daughter.

We have LOVED Parker Chase in Carrollton--they are like our second family--so warm and compassionate and the turnover is extremely low--the teachers love it there and have all been there for like forever!! Please check it out--I wouldn't go anywhere else! Their phone # is ###-###-####.

Hi Erica,

I also recommend Primrose Schools. The Primrose of North Plano is wonderful! My two children go there (ages 2 1/2 and 7 months). The teachers are so great and the owner of the school is THE BEST! They are at Coit and Spring Creek, just a few miles down from George Bush, yall should check the school out.

Good luck!

-Char

Northaven Cooperative PreSchool
11211 Northaven Road

My children and grandchild went there. Both children now have masters degrees. The teachers are wonderful, well-qualified, spend much time in preparation, know how to respond to children and are considerate to children and parents.

Check out Prince of Peace Christian School. My children go to school there and one of the things I really like is that the preschoolers get included in the Specials with the rest of the school. They go to Music, Chapel, PE, Library and Gymnastics. It's a sweet school; my two daughters have gone there for two years and our third daughter is starting in the 3's program this fall.

Prince of Peace is at 4000 Midway, just north of the George Bush Turnpike. They're opening their Early Childhood Center this fall, which accepts children starting at 6 weeks. It's a wonderful place. www.popcs.org

A.

We had a good experience at Discover and Share at Beltline and MacArthur behind the Blockbuster next to Riverchase Golf Course area.