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Dallas, TX
East Dallas Community School
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neighborhood: Fair Park · Telephone: (214) 824-8950
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 95 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 12:1 |
| Established | 1978 |
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| - Bachelors | 66% |
| - Masters | 33% |
| - Teaching credentials | 100% | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.7) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Transportation
- Parents bring their children to and from school
Dropoff Procedure
- Teachers/director meet children at their cars and walk the children into the classroom
- 8:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: Children not enrolled in after school program may stay for after school care by prior arrangement.
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Features of the Preschool
| Provide a third year | Yes |
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program | Yes |
| Affiliated with a religious institution | No |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | 
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) | |
| Music room | |
| Art room |
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| Library |
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| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
Other Accreditations |
AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) |
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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?
East Dallas Community School is a private, Montessori-based school serving primarily low-income families. Our vision is that "all children, regardless of race or income, can succeed in school when you start young and involve parents." -- Director
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