Dallas, TX
Bethel Early Learning Center

Director's Comments

Question to director: Do you have any additional thoughts on what parents should consider when looking at your school? Is there any advice that you would like to provide to prospective parents?


We want our school to be your child's home away from home. We consider taking care of your child a privilege and know how hard it is to leave your child with others. We will love and care for your child like our own -- in fact we think of the children in our care as ours. Our school has a 'family' feeling and hopefully you will come and meet us soon and join the BETHEL BUNCH!

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I love this school, my children have learned a lot from this school and it has to be the funnest school in town! They have a huge playground a huge indoor gym where children can ride their bikes, splash days, bounce house days (in the gym) and lots of special dress up days and parties. They also serve lunch and will work with you on foods you don't want your children to have and special diets. The director always responds very quickly and pleasantly to any special requests we have made.

Parent #2
wonderful caring teachers and administrative staff

Parent #3
the director is very good at addressing issues brought to her attention. there is a great community/network among the parents. my child has thrived in all areas of becoming a well-rounded individual, socially, intellectually, physically and spiritually.

Parent #4
All conflicts are handled with geniune concern for respect for others.

Parent #5
I feel very lucky that I found a school my child felt comfortable in attending. She respects all the staff and enjoys going everyday. Activities are well planned and executed.

Parent #6
Bethel's caregivers are very trustworthy, loving individuals who treat my children as their own. The director and teachers encourage communication with parents and have been super friendly, helpful and receptive. The children often have supervised open play in the gym with multiple teachers of different classes, and are comfortable with a variety of adult caregivers. I am amazed how these caregivers all seem to know my child, her strengths, needs, etc. Discipline has been through time outs, always preserving the self-esteem of the child, with specific discussion of what behavior caused the time out. My child has not yet reached the pre-k level, where I imagine the ratio of classroom time to play time will increase to prepare her for kindergarten. When I first brought my child to daycare, she was exceedingly shy and I knew her transition would be difficult. The directors and teachers patiently and lovingly encouraged her, and today, her social skills are so much more developed than I ever expected. I believe the holistic, play-centered approach, and gentle guidance of this particular daycare was the best thing for her.

Parent #7
I feel that this school offers an extremely loving and nurturing enviroment that I think are integral for the formative years. They have an AWESOME director.

Parent #8
Wonderful parents. Caring teachers - Bethel has lead teachers with long tenure. One has been there something like 17 years. And the director has been there about as long. Warm, Christian environment is a plus in my opinion. It's clean, the kids learn a lot, they have fun, and most of all they are happy, safe and healthy. I also love how the kids artwork is displayed everywhere.

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