Dallas Day School - Dallas, TX

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Contact Info

Dallas Day School
4242 Office Parkway
Dallas, TX  75204
www.dallasservices.org


Tel: (214) 828-9900
Fax: (214) 828-9901

Director: Thomas A. Turnage, Ph.D.
tturnage@dallasservices.org

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General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Check Mark Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia
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Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Quality of teaching Four And Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Four And Half Stars
Home-school connection Three and Half Stars
Discipline Four Stars
Facilities Four Stars
Health Four And Half Stars
Safety Four And Half Stars
Handling of separation Four And Half Stars
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Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  8

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

School Philosophy and Mission

Dallas Day School believes in the philosophy and recommended practices of both general and special early childhood education. Learning activities should facilitate optimum development: physically, c...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

The day varies per classroom. Upon arrival, each child is warmly welcomed by the faculty. Children typically enjoy free play until the majority of their classmates arrive. Prior to structured activ...
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Application Information

Applications accepted While child is in utero, upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school
Wait list No
Deadline for applications Rolling
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Key Statistics

Total enrollment 100
Student/teacher ratio 10:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 1 months
Extended day No

School year

Year round program

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Dallas ISD, Richardson ISD, White Rock Montessori, Dallas International School, Lakewood, St. Thomas Aquinas, Garland ISD, Mesquite ISD, Plano ISD

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes


Limited financial aid is available and CCA is accepted. More >

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages: From 3 years to
4 years
Days: 5 day(s) a week
7:00 am- 6:00 pm
Tuition: $165/Week
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Additional Application Information

Application fee: $100

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

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