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Ridgewood Park UMC Preschool
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neighborhood: Hillside/Ridgewood Park · Telephone: (214) 369-9250 · Website: www.rpumc.org
Contact Info
Ridgewood Park UMC Preschool
6445 E. Lovers Lane
Dallas, TX
75214
www.rpumc.org
Tel:
(214) 369-9250
Fax:
(214) 369-6690
Director:
Irene D. Casburn
icasburn@rpumc.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
We realize that preschool sets the tone and attitude for your child's school career. Therefore, we provide developmentally appropriate opportunities that will lead to a successful learning experience...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Your child will be welcomed to school everyday by the Director and a helper at carpool (or your teacher if the child is walked in). Each teacher sets up their daily schedule which will include: circ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
4 years
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| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 9:00 am- 12:00 pm |
| Tuition: | $230/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 9/4/2007 - 5/1/2008 |
| Summer Program | 6/1/2008 - 8/1/2008 |
| Total enrollment | 60 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 11:1 |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
We offer Lunch Bunch from 12-2:30 Monday - Thursday. There is an additional registration fee and additional monthly tuition of $30 per day.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Upon birth |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Application Information | Free |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- St. Thomas Aquinas
- Stonewall Jackson
- Lakewood
- Oakhill
- The Shelton School
- Lakehill
- St. John's
- Highland Park Schools
- Lake Highlands Schools
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