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Dallas, TX
Dallas Cooperative Preschool
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neighborhood: North Dallas · Telephone: (214) 352-8702 · Website: www.dallascooperativepreschool.net
Contact Info
Dallas Cooperative Preschool
4151 Royal Lane
Dallas, TX
75229
www.dallascooperativepr...
Tel:
(214) 352-8702
Director:
Sandy Walker
sjqwalker@sbcglobal.net
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Parent Ratings
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General Approach to Learning
| Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
The Dallas Cooperative Preschool was established in 1951. The philosophy of the program is to provide a developmentally appropriate and fun environment for the emotional, social, and academic growth o...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Opening Activites in the Art Room - play dough, writing table, fine motor skills, small manipulatives, pegs, puzzles, sorting, games.
Opening Circle - introduce serving child, monthly chart/graph...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 5 years 60 months |
| Days: | 2 day(s) a week 9:00 am- 12:00 pm |
| Tuition: | $165/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 9/1/2009 - 5/22/2010 |
| Summer Program | 6/1/2006 - 8/1/2006 |
| Total enrollment | 20 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 5:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Schedule: Any 3, 4, or 5 year old can attend whatever days the parent decides. We are multi-age grouping, with 3s, 4s, and 5s mixed together most of the morning.
Extended Care: The Lunch Bunch i...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $95 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Walnut Hill Elementary
- Withers Elementary
- DeGolyer Elementary
- St. Monica's
- Good Shepherd
- Providence
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