Disclosure :: We are frequently asked about early childhood programs and recommendations for child care, preschools and schools in Dallas and understand that picking a school or child care center that fits your child’s and your family’s needs can be an overwhelming task. We are thrilled to provide this guide resource, brought to you by our many sponsors! Thank you to those that participated in this guide.
So the time has come and you’re ready to start “shopping” around for the perfect preschool or private school for your little one. Where do you begin? Check out these upcoming 2018-2019 open houses and campus previews taking place in the Dallas metroplex!
This guide serves as a companion guide to our 2018-2019 Guide to Private Schools, Preschools, and Childcare!
SEPTEMBER 2018
Admissions: 972-980-6377
6144 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX 75230
- Prospective Parent Meeting – 18 months- 5 years: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 from 8:45 AM – 10:45 AM at the Wyly Performing Arts Center
On Sunday afternoon, September 9, 2018, more than 100 private day and boarding schools from across the United States will gather at The Hockaday School for the annual Independent Schools Admission Association of Dallas Private School Preview. School exhibits will be open from 1:00–3:00 p.m. At 3:00 p.m. there is an Admission and Financial Aid panel. The event is free and open to the public.
The Hockaday School, Penson Gym
11600 Welch Road, Dallas, Texas 75229
- Sunday, September 9, 2018 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Admissions: 972-991-6379
CHURCHILL CAMPUS, Pre-K – 5th Grade
6039 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX 75230
- Admission Coffee: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Admissions: 972-239-8598
LOWER CAMPUS
14340 Proton Road, Dallas, TX 75244
UPPER CAMPUS
14240 Midway Road, Dallas, TX 75244
- Admission Preview: Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Admissions: 972-980-6377
6144 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX 75230
- Prospective Parent Meeting – Upper & Middle Schools: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 from 8:45 AM – 10:45 AM at the Cardio Room
Admissions: 972-991-6379
CHURCHILL CAMPUS, Pre-K – 5th Grade
6039 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX 75230
- Admission Coffee: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Admissions: 972-931-8325
LOWER SCHOOL; Pre-K – 4th Grade
17001 Addison Road, Addison, Texas 75001
- Lower School Preview: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Admissions: 972-852-8PES
HILLCREST CAMPUS; Pre-K – 2nd Grade
14115 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas 75254
- Admission Coffee & Tour: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 from 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Admissions: 972-980-6377
6144 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX 75230
- Prospective Parent Meeting – 1st-6th Grade: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 from 8:45 AM – 10:45 AM at the Cardio Room
Admissions: 214-706-9568
Mother’s Day Out & Preschool
9200 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75220
- Admission Coffee & Tour: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 from 9:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Admissions: 972-852-8PES
MIDWAY CAMPUS; 3rd – 12th Grade
4101 Sigma Road, Dallas, Texas 75244
- Admission Coffee & Tour: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Admissions: 972-991-6379
CHURCHILL CAMPUS, Pre-K – 5th Grade
6039 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX 75230
- Admission Coffee: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Admissions: 214-706-9568
Kindergarten – 6th Grade
9200 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75220
- Admission Coffee & Tour: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 9:15 AM – 11:00 AM
OCTOBER 2018
Admissions: 972-980-6377
6144 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX 75230
- Prospective Parent Meeting – 18 mos. To 5 years: Tuesday, October 2, 2018 from 8:45 AM – 10:45 AM at the Wyly Performing Arts Center
GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
Admissions: 214-357-1610
11110 Midway Road, Dallas, TX 75229
- PreK and Kinder Prospective Parent Visitation: Tuesday, October 2, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in the GSES Library
Admissions: 214-358-5818
7300 Valley View Lane, Dallas, TX 75240
- Fall Open House: Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 9:00 AM
Admissions: 972-931-8325
MIDDLE SCHOOL; 5th-8th Grade
17001 Addison Road, Addison, Texas 75001
- Middle School Preview: Tuesday, October 3, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Admissions: 972-239-8598
LOWER CAMPUS
14340 Proton Road, Dallas, TX 75244
UPPER CAMPUS
14240 Midway Road, Dallas, TX 75244
- Admission Preview: Sunday, October 7, 2018 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Admissions: 972-980-6377
6144 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX 75230
- Prospective Parent Meeting – 18 mos. To 5 years: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 8:45 AM – 10:45 AM at the Wyly Performing Arts Center
THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF DALLAS
Admissions: 214-358-4368
Lower School Campus
4344 Colgate Ave, Dallas, Texas 75225
- “See Us in Action” Tours: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
Admissions: 972-239-3203
12525 Inwood Road., Dallas, TX 75244
- Lower School (PK4 to 4th Grade): Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Admissions: 972-931-8325
UPPER SCHOOL; 9th – 12th Grade
17001 Addison Road, Addison, Texas 75001
- Upper School Preview: Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Admissions: 214-826-2931
2720 Hillside Drive, Dallas, Texas 75214
- Coffee and Conversation: Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 8:30 AM
Admissions: 972-852-8PES
HILLCREST CAMPUS; Pre-K – 2nd Grade
14115 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas 75254
- Admission Coffee & Tour: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Admissions: 972-980-6377
6144 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX 75230
- Prospective Parent Meeting – Upper & Middle Schools: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 8:45 AM – 10:45 AM at the Cardio Room
GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
Admissions: 214-357-1610
11110 Midway Road, Dallas, TX 75229
- Middle School Prospective Parent Visitation: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in the GSES Library
Admissions: 214-826-2931
2720 Hillside Drive, Dallas, Texas 75214
- Tea and Talk: Thursday, October 17, 2018 at 11:30 AM
THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF DALLAS
Admissions: 214-358-4368
Middle & Upper School Campus
4100 Merrell Road, Dallas, TX 75229
- Admission Hallmark Information Sessions (followed by optional campus tour): Thursday, October 17, 2018 at 8:15 AM
Admissions: 214-706-9568
Mother’s Day Out & Preschool
9200 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75220
- Admission Coffee & Tour: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 9:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Admissions: 972-931-8325
LOWER SCHOOL; PreK – 4th Grade
17001 Addison Road, Addison, Texas 75001
- Lower School Preview: Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Admissions: 214-706-9568
Kindergarten – 6th Grade
9200 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75220
- Admission Coffee & Tour: Tuesday October 23, 2018 from 9:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Admissions: 972-852-8PES
HILLCREST CAMPUS; Pre-K – 2nd Grade
14115 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas 75254
- Admission Coffee & Tour: Tuesday, October 24, 2018 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
MIDWAY CAMPUS; 3rd – 12th Grade
4101 Sigma Road, Dallas, Texas 75244
- Admission Coffee & Tour: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Admissions: 972-239-8598
LOWER CAMPUS
14340 Proton Road, Dallas, TX 75244
- Preschool Parent Preview: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
Admissions: 214-357-1610
11110 Midway Road, Dallas, TX 75229
- PreK-4th Grade Prospective Parent Visitation: Tuesday, October 24, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in the GSES Library
Admissions: 972-239-3203
12525 Inwood Road., Dallas, TX 75244
- Middle School (5th to 8th Grade): Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
Admissions: 214-357-1610
11110 Midway Road, Dallas, TX 75229
- Admission Open House: Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Admissions: 214-706-9568
Mother’s Day Out & Preschool
9200 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75220
- Admission Coffee & Tour: Monday October 29, 2018 from 9:15 AM – 11:00 AM
NOVEMBER 2018
THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF DALLAS
Admissions: 214-358-4368
Lower School Campus
4344 Colgate Ave, Dallas, Texas 75225
- “See Us in Action” Tours: Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
Admissions: 972-852-8PES
HILLCREST CAMPUS; Pre-K – 2nd Grade
14115 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas 75254
- Admission Preview: Tuesday, November 3, 2018 from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Admissions: 972-980-6377
6144 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX 75230
- Open House: Sunday, November 4, 2018 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM in the Gymnasium
Admissions: 469-232-1800
4900 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75229
- Open House: Sunday, November 4, 2018 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Admissions: 972-980-6377
6144 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX 75230
- Prospective Parent Meeting – 18 mos. To 5 years: Tuesday, November 6, 2018 from 8:45 AM – 10:45 AM at the Wyly Performing Arts Center
GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
Admissions: 214-357-1610
11110 Midway Road, Dallas, TX 75229
- Middle School Prospective Parent Visitation: Tuesday, November 6, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in the GSES Library
Admissions: 972-931-8325
LOWER SCHOOL; PreK – 4th Grade
17001 Addison Road, Addison, Texas 75001
- Lower School Preview: Wednesday, November 7, 2018 from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Admissions: 214-826-2931
2720 Hillside Drive, Dallas, Texas 75214
- Coffee and Conversation: Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 8:30 AM
Admissions: 214-358-5818
7300 Valley View Lane, Dallas, TX 75240
- Fall Open House II : Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 9:00 AM
Admissions: 214-706-9568
Kindergarten – 6th Grade
9200 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75220
- Admission Coffee & Tour: Thursday, November 8, 2018 from 9:15 AM – 11:00 AM
THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF DALLAS
Admissions: 214-358-4368
Middle & Upper School Campus
4100 Merrell Road, Dallas, TX 75229
- Admission Hallmark Information Sessions (followed by optional campus tour): Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 8:15 AM
Admissions: 972-931-8325
UPPER SCHOOL; 9th – 12th Grade
17001 Addison Road, Addison, Texas 75001
- Upper School Preview: Thursday, November 8, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Admissions: 214-706-9568
Mother’s Day Out & Preschool
9200 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75220
- Admission Coffee & Tour: Monday, November 12, 2018 from 9:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Admissions: 972-852-8PES
HILLCREST CAMPUS; Pre-K – 2nd Grade
14115 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas 75254
- Admission Coffee & Tour: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
Admissions: 214-357-1610
11110 Midway Road, Dallas, TX 75229
- PreK and Kinder Prospective Parent Visitation: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in the GSES Library
Admissions: 214-826-2931
2720 Hillside Drive, Dallas, Texas 75214
- Tea and Talk: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 11:30 AM
Admissions: 972-931-8325
MIDDLE SCHOOL; 5th – 8th Grade
17001 Addison Road, Addison, Texas 75001
- Middle School Preview: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF DALLAS
Admissions: 214-358-4368
Middle & Upper School Campus
4100 Merrell Road, Dallas, TX 75229
- Admission Hallmark Information Sessions (followed by optional campus tour): Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 8:15 AM
Admissions: 214-324-3607
9750 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX 75228
- Moms’ Tea and Tour – Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018 (starts at 9 a.m.)
Admissions: 972-980-6377
6144 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX 75230
- Prospective Parent Meeting – Upper & Middle Schools: Sunday, November 25, 2018 from 8:45 AM – 10:45 AM at the Cardio Room
Admissions: 972-931-8325
UPPER SCHOOL; 9th – 12th Grade
17001 Addison Road, Addison, Texas 75001
- Upper School Preview: Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Admissions: 214-706-9568
Mother’s Day Out & Preschool
9200 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75220
- Admission Coffee & Tour: Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 9:15 AM – 11:00 AM
DECEMBER 2018
Admissions: 214-324-3607
9750 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX 75228
- Sunday Open House – Sunday, December 2, 2018 (starts at 1 p.m.)
Admissions: 972-980-6377
6144 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX 75230
- Prospective Parent Meeting – 18 months-5 years: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from 8:45 AM – 10:45 AM at the Wyly Performing Arts Center
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Admissions: 214-826-0566
LOWER SCHOOL CAMPUS
6255 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, Texas 75214
- Lower School Open House: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from 8:30 AM- 11:00 AM
UPPER SCHOOL CAMPUS
3741 Abrams Road, Dallas, Texas 75214
- Upper School Open House: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM
JANUARY 2019
Admissions: 972-852-8PES
MIDWAY CAMPUS; 3rd – 12th Grade
4101 Sigma Rd, Dallas, TX 75244
- Admission Coffee & Tour: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF DALLAS
Admissions: 214-358-4368
Middle & Upper School Campus
4100 Merrell Road, Dallas, TX 75229
- Admission Hallmark Information Sessions (followed by optional campus tour): Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 8:15 AM
THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF DALLAS
Admissions: 214-358-4368
Lower School Campus
4344 Colgate Ave, Dallas, Texas 75225
- “See Us in Action” Tours: Thursday, January 10, 2019 from 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
Admissions: 214-706-9568
Mother’s Day Out & Preschool
9200 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75220
- Admission Coffee & Tour: Thursday, January 10, 2019 from 9:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Admissions: 214-826-2931
2720 Hillside Drive, Dallas, Texas 75214
- Tea and Talk: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 11:30 AM
Admissions: 972-852-8PES
HILLCREST CAMPUS; Pre-K – 2nd Grade
14115 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas 75254
- Admission Coffee & Tour: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Admissions: 972-980-6377
6144 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX 75230
- Prospective Parent Meeting – 18 months-5 years: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from 8:45 AM – 10:45 AM at the Wyly Performing Arts Center
Admissions: 972-931-8325
LOWER SCHOOL; Pre-K – 4th Grade
17001 Addison Road, Addison, Texas 75001
- Lower School Preview: Tuesday, January 16, 2019 from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Admissions: 214-358-5818
7300 Valley View Lane, Dallas, TX 75240
- Winter Open House: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 9:00 AM
Admissions: 972-980-6377
6144 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX 75230
- Prospective Parent Meeting – Upper & Middle Schools: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from 8:45 AM – 10:45 AM at the Cardio Room
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Admissions: 214-826-0566
LOWER SCHOOL CAMPUS
6255 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, Texas 75214
- Lower School Open House: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from 8:30 AM- 11:00 AM
UPPER SCHOOL CAMPUS
3741 Abrams Road, Dallas, Texas 75214
- Upper School Open House: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM
Admissions: 972-852-8PES
MIDWAY CAMPUS; 3rd – 12th Grade
4101 Sigma Rd, Dallas, TX 75244
- Admission Coffee & Tour: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Admissions: 214-691-6950 x201
5707 Royal Lane, Dallas, Texas 75229
- Prospective Parent Meeting: Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 2:00 PM
Admissions: 972-852-8PES
HILLCREST CAMPUS; Pre-K – 2nd Grade
14115 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas 75254
- Admission Coffee & Tour: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Admissions: 972-980-6377
6144 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX 75230
- Prospective Parent Meeting – 1st-6th Grade: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 from 8:45 AM – 10:45 AM at the Cardio Room
FEBRUARY 2019
Admissions: 972-980-6377
6144 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX 75230
- Prospective Parent Meeting – 18 months-5 years: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 from 8:45 AM – 10:45 AM at the Wyly Performing Arts Center
Admissions: 972-852-8PES
HILLCREST CAMPUS; Pre-K – 2nd Grade
14115 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas 75254
- Admission Coffee & Tour: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
MARCH 2019
Admissions: 972-931-8325
LOWER SCHOOL; Pre-K – 4th Grade
17001 Addison Road, Addison, Texas 75001
- Lower School Preview: Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Admissions: 972-931-8325
MIDDLE SCHOOL; 5th-8th Grade
17001 Addison Road, Addison, Texas 75001
- Middle School Preview: Thursday, March 27, 2019 from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
APRIL 2019
Admissions: 972-980-6377
6144 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX 75230
- Prospective Parent Meeting – 18 months-5 years: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 from 8:45 AM – 10:45 AM at the Aerobics Room
Admissions: 972-931-8325
LOWER SCHOOL; Pre-K – 4th Grade
17001 Addison Road, Addison, Texas 75001
- Lower School Preview: Tuesday, April 25, 2019 from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
YEAR-ROUND
If you’re looking to enroll your child in childcare or preschool with after-school care, typically you’ll find these schools have private tours available year-round. The best way to reach out is by visiting the school’s website for more information!
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF PARK CITIES – Coming Soon!
Admissions: 865-771-1696
Now Accepting: Infants – Kindergarten & After-School Care
4011 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75209
- Availability: Monday-Friday 6:30AM-6:30PM
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF PRESTONWOOD
Admissions: 469-791-9131
Now Accepting: Infants – Kindergarten & After-School Care
15237 Montfort Drive, Dallas, TX 75248
- Availability: Monday-Friday 6:30AM-6:30PM