| Skillman Child Development Center - Dallas, TX |
- Neighborhood: "M" Streets
- Telephone: (214) 823-8745
- Website: www.skillmanchurch.org
Contact Info
Skillman Child Development Center
3014 Skillman Road
Dallas, TX
75206
www.skillmanchurch.org
Tel:
(214) 823-8745
Director:
Ruth Ann Prude
ruthann.prude@skillmanchurch.org
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based |
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Play-based with some structure |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
| Montessori |
| Waldorf |
| Co-op |
| Reggio-Emilia |
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 11
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy and Mission
Skillman Child Development Center strives to provide young children opportunities to grow and develop physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually and to develop their senses of self-worth and iden...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Arrival at 9:00 a.m.
Free play in centers.
Specials (chapel, music, Spanish) as scheduled.
Themed-circle time.
Age-appropriate art activity.
Outside play time (approximately 30-45 minutes).
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | February -1 |
Key Statistics
| Total enrollment | 147 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 1:8 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 1 years and 2 months |
Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
Episcopal School of Dallas, Stonewall Jackson Elementary, Lakewood Elementary, St. John's Episcopal School, St. Thomas Aquinas, The Covenant School, The Lamplighter School
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Monday and Wednesday extended day is available to all MW students for an additional fee. More >
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages:
From
2 years
to 3 years |
| Days:
Tue 9:00am - 2:00pm Thu 9:00am - 2:00pm |
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Additional Application Information
Application fee: Free
Acceptance criteria: Selective based on current students and church members receive first priority for space.
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