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Arapaho United Methodist Day School
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Telephone: (972)-231-1005 ext. 15 · Website: www.arapaho-umc.org
Contact Info
Arapaho United Methodist Day School
1400 W. Arapaho Road
Richardson, TX
75080
www.arapaho-umc.org
Tel:
(972)-231-1005 ext. 15
Fax:
(972) 231-1056
Director:
Sharon Groves
smgroves527@msn.com
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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 purpose of Arapaho Methodist Church Day School is to provide an oppportunity for children to work and play in a Christian atmosphere. Emphasis is placed on age-appropriate creative and pre-academ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
A typical morning (8:45 - 11:45) includes learning centers with individual and small group activities, circle time, art activities, snack, music class, large muscle play and playground time. We offer...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
4 years
1 months
to 5 years 11 months |
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| Mon 8:45am - 11:45am | |
| Tue 8:45am - 11:45am | |
| Wed 8:45am - 11:45am | |
| Thu 8:45am - 11:45am | |
| Fri 8:45am - 11:45am | |
| Tuition: | $205/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 9/8/2009 - 5/21/2010 |
| Total enrollment | 115 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 1:10 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 6 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
"Pow Wow" extended day is 11:45 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for $8 per day. The children bring their lunches. Early morning care is also available from 8:15- 8:45. Mother's Day Out is offered for infants ...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | February 23 |
| Application Information | $125.00 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Currently enrolled families and church members are given one week of priority re-registration prior to opening registration to new families. Available spaces are then filled on a first-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Bowie Elementary
- Mohawk Elementary
- Arapaho Elementary
- Brentfield Elementary
- Plano ISD
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