Preschools in the Mid-Cities Area
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Mid-Cities KidsOutAndAbout Preschool Newsletter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Are you planning to have your children attend preschool this year? Or are you thinking about whether it's the best option for your family? Do you have a friend who is thinking about preschool for her kids? If any of these is true, this special annual edition of our newsletter is for YOU! We provide not only options for where to start your search in our area, but also some tips for what to
think about and what to look for as you start the process.
KidsOutAndAbout has a large list of local preschools that have posted to our site; this list is provided in the LISTS/Preschools & Childcare list linked from the menu on every page
of KidsOutAndAbout. In this newsletter, first, we have some featured preschools with descriptions of their programs. Next, we provide a list of links to some additional schools. And last, we provide tips for helping you evaluate preschools when you visit, to see if they are right for you.
Remember: SAVE THIS NEWSLETTER and forward it along! If you or one of your friends is in the market for a preschool, it's a handy
reference.
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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Bowen Road Day School is a state licensed childcare facility that is locally owned and operated since 1979.
We are staffed with experienced teachers who are committed to making BRDS your child’s home away from home.
Bowen Road Day School’s (BRDS) philosophy is based on strong traditional values and age appropriate curriculums that recognize the importance of each child’s interest and growth potential.
Our goal is to provide a high quality Early Childhood Program and a safe nurturing environment for the young children enrolled.
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For families looking for a nurturing early‑education path, Children’s University offers an engaging foundation from preschool through elementary (and into 6th grade) levels. With a mission to spark natural inquisitiveness and foster high academic and
character development, Children’s University combines small classes, creative electives, and a supportive environment where kids feel empowered to discover, explore and thrive.
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At Fellowship Academy in Kennedale, we serve students face-to-face in the classroom where teaching and reaching hearts is our passion and purpose. Our mission is to provide every child an opportunity for a safe, affordable, well-rounded Christ-centered
educational experience. We are committed to educating our students on ways to serve the community by helping them realize their full potential as they work to discover their God given talents, gifts, and purpose.
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At Grapevine Christian School, we have been educating children ages 18 months through Pre-Kindergarten since 1981. Our primary goal has remained the same for 40 years: To provide a loving environment where children can learn and grow.
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Compass Christian Preschool (CCP) serves as an outreach of our church and is recognized as one of the most advanced preschools in north Tarrant County. We serve families of our community by offering early childhood education in a safe and loving Christian
environment. Teachers strive to meet student needs academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally. CCP is accredited through NAEYC, the National Association for the Education of Young Children and licensed by the State of Texas.
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We are a weekday preschool program serving ages 18 months to 5 years old. Focusing on the overall development of preschool age children, FBC K.I.D.S. begins teaching children developmental skills such as reading and writing centered around Christian
principles and beliefs. We strive to enrich the whole child thru spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and cognitive activities.
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At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their love of learning. We provide nurturing care and creative learning in a safe environment for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
Our team comes with great experience and education in the field. Staff members have a variety of credentials and degrees, including associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees and CDA's. We consistently participate in professional development to stay abreast of current education trends.
Our goal is to build relationships that will last a lifetime among our staff and the families that we serve. We truly value parents as partners in their child's education.
We’re committed to keeping you connected throughout the day while your child is in our care. Get access to live streaming video of your child’s classroom, plus other real-time updates, with our exclusive mobile app for families, SproutAbout.
We invite you to call or stop by for a tour of our Childtime educational child care in Fort Worth, TX.…
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The Montessori Academy of Arlington is a non-profit private Montessori school that was founded in 1981. Our school is nationally accredited as a Montessori school through the American Montessori Society, as a private school through the Texas Alliance of
Accredited Private Schools, as well as by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. TMA is one of only three fully accredited Montessori schools in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. (Infants through Grade 6).
Children thrive in both our indoor and outdoor classrooms where curiosity about the world drives them to learn. We provide professional guidance, the prepared environment, and scientifically developed materials for children to live up to their full potential.
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The purpose of Woods Chapel Baptist ECEC, as a ministry to the community, is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to grow spiritually, socially, physically and emotionally. We believe that young children learn through their five senses
and that these senses are developed through hands on activities.
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The Pillars: Colleyville East (formerly Colleyville Christian Preschool), located conveniently on the border of Colleyville and Grapevine, has been voted the #1 Best Preschool and Daycare in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Serving families in the Colleyville
and Grapevine communities, The Pillars offers a range of programs for children starting at 6 weeks of age, including private transitional kindergarten.
As a premier Christian preschool, The Pillars stands out with its exceptional facilities and its dedication to providing top-quality care. The Pillars: Colleyville East also services numerous local elementary schools as part of our before and after school program for school-aged students up to age 12. We also offer a variety of camps which provide care for students during school holidays, including our award winning summer camp program, Spring Break
camp, Thanksgiving break camp, and Christmas break camp.
The Pillars the perfect choice for parents looking for a trusted and nurturing…
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What kind of preschool best suits your child?
Those nice parenting articles always tell you to make sure you choose a preschool that best suits your child's personality--but then rarely provide any specifics on what will give you those clues. Children vary widely in their responses to different situations. Think
about where your child falls on the following dimensions, and think about your own personal preferences for what a preschool experience should be like for your child. Then, when you visit preschools, ask the administrators (and observe yourself) about how well the school's philosophy matches your children's needs. - Playing and learning: Do these seem like separate times at the preschool, or are play and learning time integrated?
- The setting: Is your goal to get your child used
to a school setting, or is it important that the setting feel more like home?
- Specific learning goals: Do you have academic milestones or religious needs that you would like met? Think about this before you set out, and refine your thoughts as you visit more schools.
- Introverts and extroverts: If your child falls on one end of introvert-extrovert scale, it's important to realize this and see what would be expected of them at each preschool (especially important for the
introverts).
- Active play: Does the school provide resources for physically active play that match your child's needs?
- Rest: Kids have different rhythms and requirements for rest. Think about what your child's specific needs are to ensure that they will be accommodated.
- Structure: Some kids do better with lots of structure, while other families feel that they already have enough structure and prefer that a preschool ensure lots of time for unstructured play and
interaction.
- Discipline: What happens when kids misbehave at school? Does the school's philosophy match yours?
- Safety: Safety is a big concern. Think carefully about your standards for keeping kids safe, and observe how the school meets your expectations.
If your child attends (or attended) a great preschool that is not currently on our big preschool list (the easiest way to find out is to search in the big search bar on the top of every KidsOutAndAbout page), please
email me back and we'll contact them immediately to see if they'd like to be on this list! |
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