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Dallas, TX
The Learning Tree School
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neighborhood: Casa Linda · Telephone: (214) 320-9690
Contact Info
The Learning Tree School
9100 Diceman Drive
Dallas, TX
75218
Tel:
(214) 320-9690
Fax:
(214) 321-4355
Director:
Judy Allen
learningtreeschool@sbcglobal.net
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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
"The philosophy of The Learning Tree is simple: Learning is effective when each child works on his success level in an atmosphere which encourages learning without the pressures that can lead to frus...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
The daily schedule is determined by the teacher and the age of the class. A typical day includes the following:
-Together time
-Art project
-Story time
-Outside play
-Enrichment activities
-Sna...
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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- 11:45 am |
| Tuition: | $3,550/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 9/1/2007 - 5/1/2008 |
| Summer Program | 6/1/2008 - 8/1/2008 |
| Total enrollment | 89 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 11:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 6 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Children 3 years and older can attend extended day until 3pm.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | The year before enrollment |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | Free |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on making sure the gender ratio is as even as possible. |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- St. Thomas
- Stonewall Jackson
- Lakewood Elementary
- Lakehill
- St. John's
- Hexter
- Preston Hollow
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