| Admission & Health Forms |
Admission & Health Forms are required before your child attends the first day of school. You can print a new Health Form to be completed and signed by your child's pediatrician. |
Nurturing The Whole Child
| What Is Developmentally Appropriate Practice? |
You probably have noticed that our classrooms have a lot of bustle and noise; that children are up doing things, talking, playing, and exploring. Such classroom environments differ from the old grade-school images of a teacher doing a lot of talking at a blackboard while children sit and listen quietly at their desks. Research and experience tell us that to be effective with young children, teaching practices need to be “developmentally appropriate.” What this means is simply that educators need to think first about what young children are like and then create an environment and experiences that are in tune with children’s characteristics. |
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The Early Learning Center Preschool at United Disciples Christian Church is a half-day NAC Accredited preschool in Richardson serving children ages 12 months to 5 years as determined by the child's age on September 1st. The ELC Curriculum concentrates on the development of the whole child: social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual. Offering two, three, and five day programs, we approximately follow the RISD calendar year. Our school hours are 8:45 to 11:45 Monday through Friday with an optional Extended Day until 1:45 on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please call us for more information at 972/235-8233, or come by on school days between 9:15 and 11:00 for a guided tour. Developmentally appropriate learning for the whole child: social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual.
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Call 972.235.8233
for more information and to make an appointment for a personal tour.
601 E Main
Richardson, TX 75081
The Early Learning Center Preschool can always use your donations of gently used toys. We prefer learning toys that do not require batteries. We would be glad to look at any items that you think might benefit the school.
Most in need:
Tricycles
Ride-In Cars
Fisher Price Little People & Accessories
Size 6-7 boys suit jackets