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Richardson, TX
Arapaho United Methodist Day School

Five Stars

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

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Telephone: (972)-231-1005 ext. 15  · Website: www.arapaho-umc.org

Basic Stats

Total enrollment 115
Student/teacher ratio 1:10
Established 1970
Average tenure for teachers 10 yrs.
% of teachers with:
- Bachelors 98%
- Teaching credentials 50%
- CPR 100%
- First aid 100%

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Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Four Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Four Stars
Outside play equipment Four Stars

source:This information was provided by parents

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 8:15 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: Late charges assessed.

source: This information was provided by the director This information was provided by parents

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

more

Yes
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program No
Affiliated with a religious institution Yes
Teach religious concepts No
Some experience serving children with special needs

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Yes

source: This information was provided by the director

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached) Check Mark
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room Check Mark
Art room
Library
Playground

more

Check Mark

source: This information was provided by the director This information was provided by parents

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children No

Other Accreditations

TDFPS licensed

Other Memberships

Methodist Nursery Kindergarten Assoc., an ecumenical organization of early childhood professionals.

source: This information was provided by the director

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Ours is a small school in a church environment. Each month, there is a section on virtues and many opportunities to reach out to the community. When I questioned my son's teacher on why she and others like to teach there, she said that she likes working with the other teachers and likes the directors' confidence in and latitude with the teachers with respect to curriculum. The teachers truly love the kids and I feel completely confident with how my children are treated at school. It is a very laidback, friendly environment.

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