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Dealey Child Care Center at Presbyterian Hospital
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neighborhood: Lake Highlands · Telephone: (214) 345-7353
Contact Info
Dealey Child Care Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
8190 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, TX
75231
Tel:
(214) 345-7353
Fax:
(214) 345-4149
Director:
Patty Maddox
patriciamaddox@texashealth.org
Admissions Director:
rosagarza@texashealth.org
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Our mission is "To create a nurturing and safe learning environment through respect and love, for children, families, and peers." The Center offers a developmentally appropriate curriculum in the con...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
As children develop, the classroom schedule becomes more complex. Activities are organized into age-appropriate units. Unit topics range from dinosaurs to weather to ecology. The unit theme provides...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
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| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 6 am- 8 pm |
| Tuition: | $215/Week |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 200 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 10:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Fees include lunch and two snacks. Additional meals not covered are: Breakfast for $2.50 and Dinner for $3.50. Insurance fee of $10.00 is a one-time fee paid upon enrollment. $100 enrollment fee pe...
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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 |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis based on siblings of children already in the center and full time enrollees are given preference. |
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Kindergarten Placement
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