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Dallas, TX
Skillman Child Development Center
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neighborhood: "M" Streets · Telephone: (214) 823-8745 · Website: www.skillmanchurch.org
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 147 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 1:8 |
| Established | 1994 |
| Average tenure for teachers | 4 yrs. |
| % of teachers with: | |
| - Bachelors | 68% | - CPR | 94% |
| - First aid | 94% |
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.9) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Transportation
- Parents bring their children to and from school
Dropoff Procedure
- Parents walk their child into the classroom
- 9:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: Late fee charged after 20 minutes.
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | 
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) | |
| Music room |
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| Art room | |
| Library | |
| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
Other Accreditations |
MNKA |
Other Memberships
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Licensed by the state of Texas |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
My son has had an amazing experience during his two years at this school. He is extremely shy, and we had to endure many months of separation anxiety. However, his teachers have been so loving, patient, and kind that he has overcome his fear of school and now loves it. He's begun to come out of shell, making friends and joyfully participating in the day's activities. His teachers deserve to be in the preschool hall of fame. They are wonderfully giving individuals -- I am so fortunate that they have been a part of our lives. I could not have asked for -- or even imagined -- a better first educational experience for my son.
Parent #2
loving and intellectually stimulating at the same time
Parent #3
This school is strongly supported by the church so there is little to no fundraising asked of the parents. Focus is strictly on providing a safe, creative environment for children to learn to interact with others successfully prior to elementary school. This is a fairly new program (10 years old) that is constantly in the process of growing and changing to accomodate more and more families who have become interested in it. They seem to be on a very positive, fast-growing track!
Parent #4
I wish they would do parent/teacher conferences at least at the end of the school year so that I would have a better idea of my child's strengths and weaknesses in the classroom. Our teacher communication is currently limited to drop off and pick up and it is usually a hectic time.
Parent #5
The director is the reason the preschool is run so smoothly. She is an invaluable support and resource to teachers and parents alike.
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