Moms, let’s get real. . . Deciding where to send your children is tough! Whether it’s daycare, preschool, public school, or private school, these are the places where your child will grow, develop, feel nurtured, and spend a large part of their day. No one should have to start this type of research on their own, so we’ve done a little bit of the hard work for you.
Collin County Moms Blog is thrilled to announce our first in-depth guide to local childcare, preschools, and schools in the area. We hope that this guide on Collin County Moms Blog will serve as a resource for those new to town and those who are entering a new stage of parenthood.
Below you’ll find a list of featured schools who we’ve personally developed a relationship with on Collin County Moms Blog. Just underneath, you’ll find an in-depth listing of local childcare centers, preschools, and schools from all over the area – listed by age they serve and the Collin County community they’re located in. Plus, we’ve tossed in some additional links to other relevant articles new moms in this stage might find helpful!
Don’t forget: in North Texas, almost all preschools and private schools begin enrollment at the beginning of 2018. You won’t want to miss these open enrollment/application dates if you’re looking for a spot in 2018-2019!
Our mission behind this guide is to help you, but we always welcome your help! If you have any childcare, preschool, or private school recommendations for other parents, we invite you to leave them in the COMMENTS below!
If you have questions about specific schools we also encourage you to ask the moms in our neighborhood groups about their thoughts and experiences. Who better to ask about local schools than actual moms who have experienced the schools themselves?
Good Luck as you begin this new adventure!
EXPLORE HORIZONS
Explore Horizons is a tutoring and enrichment service in the Dallas/Fort Worth area that is dedicated to building fearless learners out of students in Pre-K through 8th grade.
“We believe that any child can flourish to meet and exceed their academic goals if they have a positive environment and encouraging tutors around them. It’s also exciting to watch newfound academic confidence translate into other areas of life! We use adaptive digital learning programs and highly tailored materials to meet a child right where they are, whether it be for standardized testing, high school prep, or bolstering weaker skills.”
ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Located in Far North Dallas, All Saints Catholic School serves students in Pre-K3 through 8th grade and provides a faith-filled, nurturing environment coupled with a rigorous academic program. Our two-time National Blue Ribbon Award winning program forms critical thinkers who are ready to lead, serve, and inspire others.
The small classroom setting allows teachers to work closely with students to achieve academic, athletic, artistic, and spiritual excellence. All Saints graduates move on to the high school of their choice and consistently rank among the top in their class.
Upcoming Open House Dates:
- Wednesday, October 25, 2017
- Sunday, November 5, 2017
- Wednesday, November 29, 2017
PARISH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
A leading Pre-K through 12th grade independent school, Parish is re-imagining how your child learns and succeeds by realizing and fostering individuals’ passions. Inspired by the values of Wisdom, Honor and Service, the mission of this inclusive Episcopal community is to guide young people to use those passions to become creative learners and bold leaders prepared to impact a complex global society. Parish cultivates these leaders and innovators by creating environments that develop and inspire.
Upcoming Open House Dates:
Hillcrest Campus Preview (Pre-K – 2nd Grade) : Saturday, November 4, 2017, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Midway Campus Preview (3rd – 12th Grade) : Saturday, November 11, 2017, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Coffee with Dave Monaco, Allen Meyer Family Head of School : Wednesday, January 31, 2018, 9:00 a.m. (Midway Campus)
Applications Due: January 5, 2018
GRACE PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL
We are a preschool for toddlers through Pre-K, offering both a part-time school-year program and a full-time year-round program. We offer a loving Christian environment with low classroom ratios and wonderful teachers. The children enjoy weekly chapel, music class, and computer class (3’s & 4’s only for computer). Grace Presbyterian Christian Day school has been serving Plano and surrounding communities for over 30 years.
OAK BROOK SCHOOL
Oak Brook School is an award-winning child care facility in Murphy—rated BEST CHILD CARE, BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL, BEST EARLY CHILDHOOD, and BEST SUMMER CAMP in 2016 and 2017 by LIVING Magazine, and recently opened an Allen location. They offer care for children ranging from 18 months through 12 years at the Murphy location, care for children from 6 weeks through 11 years at the Allen location.
The foundation for both schools is based on providing a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and grow academically and emotionally; offering state-certified, ISD-based curriculum at both locations.
Helpful Resources
Allen Montessori Academy :: Allen
Alpha Montessori School :: Plano
American Montessori Campus :: Plano
ARKASO Preschool :: Plano
Beary Best Academy :: Frisco
Bluebonnet Learning Center :: Richardson
Breckinridge Montessori School :: Richardson
Bright Montessori Academy :: Plano
Camden Hill Montessori :: Carrollton
CARE Child Development Center :: Richardson
Carpe Diem Preschool :: Allen, Frisco, Richardson
Children’s Garden Montessori Academy :: Plano, Frisco
Clifton School :: Carrollton
Cornerstone School :: Allen
Creative Kids Home Care Academy :: McKinney
Creative World School :: Frisco
Crème de la Crème :: Allen, Plano, Frisco
Daffodils Preschool :: McKinney
Dar-Lings Learning Center :: Carrollton
Eldorado Montessori :: Frisco
Frisco Montessori Academy :: Frisco
Heritage Learning Center :: McKinney
Holy Family School :: McKinney
Ivy Kids :: Frisco
Kiddin Around Playcare :: Plano, Frisco
KidsPlay Two :: Carrollton
KinderCare
King Arthur Montessori Academy :: Carrollton
La Petite Academy :: Plano, Carrollton, Mesquite
Little Marvels Montessori :: Plano
LMNOP Childrens Academy :: Carrollton
Meadows Christian Learning Center :: Plano
Merryhill Preschool :: Frisco, McKinney
Montessori Children’s House :: Plano
Our Savior Lutheran Preschool :: McKinney
Parker-Chase Private Preschool :: Carrollton, Plano
Pebblecreek Montessori School of Excellence :: Allen
PREP School of McKinney :: McKinney
Preston Kiddie Kollege :: Frisco
Primrose Schools *CCMB Approved!*
Rosewood Academy :: Carrollton, Frisco, Dallas
Trent Learning Center :: Frisco
Weekday Kids at First United Methodist :: Richardson *CCMB Approved!*
Xplor :: Allen/Carrollton/McKinney
A Child’s Garden Montessori School :: Carrollton
Allen Heights Baptist Church MDO :: Allen
Allen Montessori Academy :: Allen
Alpha Montessori School :: Plano
American Montessori Campus :: Plano
Apple Creek PreSchool :: Frisco
Arapaho United Methodist Church Day School :: Richardson
Ark Adventure Preschool :: Plano
ARKASO Preschool :: Plano
Aspiring Minds Montessori :: Frisco *CCMB Contributor Approved!*
Beary Best Academy :: Frisco
Bethany Christian School :: Plano
Blue Ivey School :: Garland
Bluebonnet Learning Center :: Richardson
Breckinridge Montessori School :: Richardson
Bright Beginngings KDO at Cornerstone Community Church :: Frisco
Bright Montessori Academy :: Plano
Camden Hill Montessori :: Carrollton
Canyon Creek Christian Academy :: Richardson
Canyon Creek Day School :: Plano
Care Child Development Center :: Richardson
Caring Little Friends of St. Francis Preschool :: Frisco
Carpe Diem Preschool :: Allen, Frisco, Richardson
Castle Hills Montessori :: Carrollton, Frisco, McKinney, Plano
Children’s Garden Montessori Academy :: Plano, Frisco
Children’s Workshop :: Plano
Clifton School :: Carrollton
Clubhouse Mother’s Day Out & Preschool :: McKinney
Coram Deo Academy :: Plano
Cornerstone Christian Academy :: McKinney
Cornerstone School :: Allen
Cottonwood Creek :: Allen
Creative Kids Home Care Academy :: McKinney
Creative World School :: Frisco
Crème de la Crème :: Allen, Plano, Frisco
Crossing Point Christian School :: McKinney
Crosspoint Clubhouse :: McKinney
Custer Road Christian Day School :: Plano
Daffodils Preschool :: McKinney
Eldorado Montessori :: Frisco
Faith Lutheran School :: Plano
Faithbridge Presbyterian Preschool :: Frisco
Fingerprints Christian Preschool :: Frisco
First United Methodist Church Stonebridge :: McKinney
For Kids Only Child Development Center :: Garland
Friends In Christ Preschool :: Frisco
Frisco Montessori Academy :: Frisco
Grace Avenue United Methodist Church Rainbow Corner Preschool :: Frisco
Grace Presbyterian Christian Day School :: Plano
Hayes School of Wonder :: Carrollton
Hunters Glen CLC :: Plano
Ivy Kids :: Frisco
Kid Care at Cottonwood Creek Church :: Allen
KinderCare
King Arthur Montessori Academy :: Carrollton
La Petite Academy :: Plano, Carrollton, Mesquite
Little Angels Preschool :: McKinney
Little Marvels Montessori :: Plano
Little Saints and Scholars Preschool :: Wylie *CCMB Contributor Approved!*
Meadows Christian Learning Center :: Plano
Merryhill Preschool :: Frisco, McKinney
Montessori Children’s House :: Plano
Nor’kirk Presbyterian Preschool :: Carrollton
Our Savior Lutheran Preschool :: McKinney
Parker-Chase Private Preschool :: Carrollton, Plano
Pebblecreek Montessori School of Excellence :: Allen
PREP School :: McKinney
Prestonwood Christian Learning Center :: Plano, Prosper *CCMB Contributor Approved!*
Prince of Peace Catholic School :: Plano
Rainbow Connection Preschool :: Richardson *CCMB Contributor Approved!*
Redeemer Day School :: McKinney
Rosewood Academy :: Carrollton, Frisco, Dallas
Saint Michael Episcopal School :: Dallas
St. Catherine of Siena Preschool :: Carrollton
St. Martin de Porres Catholic School :: Frisco
St. Philip’s Episcopal Preschool :: Frisco
Sunny Days Christian Preschool :: Frisco *CCMB Contributor Approved!*
The Guthrie School :: Allen
The Heights Child Development Center :: Richardson
Trent Learning Center :: Frisco
Waterview Christian Preschool :: Richardson
Weekday Kids at First United Methodist Richardson :: Richardson *CCMB Contributor Approved!*
Xplor :: Allen/Carrollton/McKinney
All Saints Catholic School :: Dallas *CCMB Approved!*
Alpha Montessori School :: Plano
American Montessori Campus :: Plano
Aspiring Minds Montessori :: Frisco
Bethany Christian School :: Plano
Brookhaven Academy :: Allen
Canyon Creek Christian Academy :: Richardson
Canyon Creek Day School :: Plano
Carpe Diem Preschool :: Allen, Frisco, Richardson
Carrollton Christian Academy :: Carrollton
Children’s Garden Montessori Academy :: Plano, Frisco
Children’s Workshop :: Plano
Coram Deo Academy :: Plano
Cornerstone Christian Academy :: McKinney
Cornerstone School :: Allen
Creative Kids Home Care Academy :: McKinney
Crème de la Crème :: Allen, Plano, Frisco
Custer Road Christian Day School :: Plano
Daffodils Preschool :: McKinney
Explore Horizons :: Plano, Garland, Frisco *CCMB Approved!*
Faith Lutheran School :: Plano
Friends In Christ Preschool :: Frisco
Frisco Montessori Academy :: Frisco
Harmony School of Business :: Plano *CCMB Contributor Approved!*
KinderCare
King Arthur Montessori Academy :: Carrollton
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy :: Plano, Mesquite
Montessori Children’s House :: Plano
North Texas Academy :: Plano
Pebblecreek Montessori School of Excellence :: Allen
Prestonwood Christian Academy :: Plano, Prosper
Prince of Peace Catholic School :: Plano
Redeemer Day School :: McKinney
St. Joseph Catholic School :: Richardson
St. Martin de Porres Catholic School :: Frisco
The Guthrie School :: Allen
Weekday Kids at First United Methodist Richardson :: Richardson *CCMB Approved!*
Wylie Preparatory Academy :: Wylie
Fusion Academy :: Dallas, Plano
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy :: Plano, Mesquite :: Kindergarten- 11th grade
North Texas Home Educators Network
Plano Area Roman Catholic Homeschoolers (PARCH)
Shining Stars Homeschooling
Allen Heights Baptist Church :: 18 months-5 years
Allen Montessori Academy :: 6 weeks to 6 years
Brookhaven Academy :: Kindergarten -12th grade
Cornerstone School Allen :: 6 weeks – 5 years
Cottonwood Creek Church :: 6 months – Transitional Kindergarten
Kid Care at Cottonwood Creek Church :: 12 months – 5 years
Pebblecreek Montessori School of Excellence :: 6 weeks – 6th grade
The Guthrie School :: PreK – 5th grade
Carpe Diem Preschool :: 3 months – 12 years
Crème de la Crème
Xplor :: 6 weeks – 5 years
A Child’s Garden Montessori School :: 18 months-6 years
Camden Hill Montessori :: 6 weeks – 6 years
Carrollton Christian Academy :: Kindergarten-12th grade
Clifton School :: 6 weeks – 5 years
Dar-Lings Learning Center :: 6 weeks – 12 years
Hayes School of Wonder :: 2 – 5 years
KidsPlay Two :: 18 months – 12 years
King Arthur Montessori Academy :: 2 months – 2nd grade
LMNOP Childrens Academy :: 6 weeks – 5 years
Nor’kirk Presbyterian Preschool :: 2’s- PreK
St. Catherine of Siena Preschool :: 2 – 5 years
Rosewood Academy :: 6 weeks – 12 years
Castle Hills Montessori :: 12 months – 3 years
Parker-Chase Private Preschool :: Infants – 5 years
Apple Creek PreSchool :: 2-5 years
Aspiring Minds Montessori :: 6 months – 6 years
Beary Best Academy :: 6 weeks – 12 years
Bright Beginngings KDO :: 6 months – PreK
Caring Little Friends of St. Francis Preschool :: 2 – 5 years
Creative World School :: 6 weeks – 5 years
Eldorado Montessori :: 12 months – 9 years
Faithbridge Presbyterian Preschool :: 2-5 years
Fingerprints Christian Preschool :: 15 months – Kindergarten
Friends In Christ Preschool :: 1 – 5 year olds
Frisco Montessori Academy :: 18 months – 6th grade
Grace Avenue UMC Rainbow Corner Preschool :: 2-5 years
Ivy Kids Frisco :: 6 weeks – PreK
Merryhill Preschool :: 6 weeks – PreK
Preston Kiddie Kollege :: Infants – 5 years
St. Martin de Porres Catholic School :: 3 years – 6th grade
St. Philip’s Episcopal Preschool :: 30 mos – 5 years
Trent Learning Center :: 6 weeks – 5 years
Crosspoint Clubhouse :: 1-5 years old
Sunshine Kids at First United Methodist Church Stonebridge :: 18 months – Transitional Kindergarten
Alpha Montessori School :: 6 months – 8 years
American Montessori Campus :: 6 weeks – Kindergarten
Ark Adventure Preschool :: 2 years – 5 years
ARKASO Preschool :: Infant – 12 years
Bethany Christian School :: Prek – 12 Grade
Bright Montessori Academy :: 6 weeks – 5 years
Canyon Creek Day School :: 2 years – Kindergarten
Children’s Garden Montessori Academy :: 3 months – 6 years
Children’s Workshop :: 3 years – 5th grade
CLC at Prestonwood Baptist Church MDO/Preschool :: 8 weeks – 5 years
Custer Road Christian Day School :: 18 months – 5 years
Explore Horizons :: K – 12th grade
Faith Lutheran School :: Prek-12th grade
Fusion Academy :: 7th – 12th grade
Grace Presbyterian Christian Day School :: 1 – 5 years
Hunters Glen CLC :: 3 Months – Kindergarten
Kiddin Around Playcare :: 6 weeks – 13 years
La Petite Academy :: Infants – Kindergarten
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy :: K- 12th grade
Little Marvels Montessori :: 6 weeks – 5th grade
Meadows Christian Learning Center :: Infants – Kindergarten
Montessori Children’s House :: 18 months – 10 years
North Texas Academy :: 4th – 12 grade
Prestonwood Christian Academy :: 3 years – 12th grade
Prince of Peace Catholic School :: PreK – 8th grade
Arapaho United Methodist Church Day School :: Infant – 5 years
Bluebonnet Learning Center :: 6 weeks – 5 years
Breckinridge Montessori School :: Infants – Elem.
Canyon Creek Christian Academy :: 6 months – 12th grade
CARE Child Development Center :: 6 weeks – 5 years
Jubilee Junction Preschool :: 12 months – 6 years
Primrose Schools
Rainbow Connection Preschool :: 18 months – 5 years
St. Joseph Catholic School :: K-8th grade
The Heights Child Development Center :: 2 months – 5 years
Waterview Christian Preschool :: 1 – 4 years
Weekday Kids at First United Methodist Richardson :: 6 weeks – Kindergarten
Posts That Might Help You Get Started
Local Reviews from CCMB:
- Oak Brook School : When You Want More Than A Daycare
- Oak Brook School : Academic Excellence with a Family Atmosphere
- Richmond Hill Montessori : Bright, Friendly Classrooms Learning in the Montessori Method
- Let’s Go On an Adventure : A Look Inside Children’s Learning Adventure
- Fusion Academy : Your Child Can Thrive At School
Tips for Finding Your School:
- Exploring Montessori : Debunking the Common Myths {Series Part 1}
- Exploring Montessori : Hands on Learning {Series Part 2}
- Exploring Montessori : Emotional Development {Series Part 3}
Tips for Preschool:
Tips for Kindergarten:
- All the Things I Learned in Kindergarten from My Daughter
- Tips for Prepping Your 5 Year Old for Kindergarten