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Dallas, TX
Baby Steps Early Learning Center

Five Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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neighborhood: Casa Linda ·  Telephone: (214) 328-4242

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Check Mark Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

source: This information was provided by the director


Director's Comments

We always keep in mind each child's individual development.



Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
This school has increased my child's:  
Ability to listen and follow directions Three and Half Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Three Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Four Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four And Half Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Four Stars
Cooperation with other children Four Stars

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Curriculum and Teaching Approach

PLAY-BASED PLAY-BASED WITH SOME STRUCTURE MOSTLY TEACHER LED NOT FORMALLY IN CURRICULUM CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT
Language Yes
Oral language - Free play with some structure - -
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -
Storybook reading - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -
Emerging literacy skills - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -
Cognitive Development
Math and number sense - Free play with some structure - -

Yes

Time & space - Free play with some structure - -

Yes

Sci. reasoning/physical world - Free play with some structure - -

Yes

Music - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Visual arts - Free play with some structure - -

Yes

Physical activity - Free play with some structure - -

Yes

Other subjects taught Our enrichment classes include cooking and gardening.Both of these are my favorites! I love watching children learn through all of our hands on activities. Whether it's using a rolling pin to make biscuits, or digging in the dirt, this sensory approach to learning is the best! We now offer computer center and art classes.

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Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I like the fact that most of the teaching is play-based and fun for the kids. My kids have learned shapes,colors, etc, through play, not 'lessons' at home, and this is consistent at their school.

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Nov
28
2009

We met up with my father for a weekend in Grayton Beach, Florida . It was too short as the girls don't see nearly enough of their grandparents, but we packed it full of fun. We spent our last day on the beach

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13
2009

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