Disclosure :: We are frequently asked about early childhood programs and recommendations for child care, preschools and schools in Collin County 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 as a resource, brought to you by our many sponsors! Thank you to those that participated in this guide.
Let’s get real, deciding where to send your children is tough! Whether it’s daycare, preschool, public school, or private school, these are 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 is excited to bring you our annual in-depth guide to local childcare, preschools, and schools in the area. We hope this guide will serve as a resource for those new to town and those who are entering a new stage of parenthood.
If you have questions about specific schools, we encourage you to ask the moms in our neighborhood groups about their thoughts and experiences. Who better to ask about local schools than moms with firsthand experience?
DON’T FORGET: In North Texas, almost all preschools and private schools begin enrollment in early winter of 2022/2023. You won’t want to miss these open enrollment/application dates if you’re looking for a spot for fall 2023.
Good luck as you begin this new adventure!
Thank you to the following featured sponsors who helped us bring you this guide.
LEGACY PREPARATORY CHARTER ACADEMY
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy develops and inspires innovative, critical-thinking scholars who influence our global society.
This tuition-free charter school provides a comprehensive educational experience that engages, a culture that empowers, and technology that enables scholars to be college, career, and military ready.
Legacy Preparatory serves students in k – 12th grade.
Legacy Preparatory Plano
601 Accent Drive
Plano, Texas 75075
Legacy Preparatory Mesquite
2727 Military Parkway
Mesquite, Texas 75149
LIONHEART CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
Lionheart Children’s Academy is the new standard for excellence in early learning. It is committed to partnering with parents to give children the best possible start.
With an emphasis on children’s educational and spiritual growth, Lionheart addresses the needs of the whole child. Staff selection is based not only on qualifications, but also on a passion for teaching and an abiding love for children. This purposeful and holistic approach to early care and education ensures that your child has a strong and healthy foundation for learning and for life.
Lionheart is a non-profit Christian organization dedicated to excellence in early childhood education. Its faculty and staff are passionate about equipping kids to be world changers, and supporting working parents who need quality, affordable care and education for their children.
Currently enrolling infants through age 12 at all locations.
Several Locations Around Collin County:
@ First Baptist Plano: 3665 PGB Hwy, Plano, TX 75075
@ Central Church: 2301 Premier Drive, Plano, TX 75075
@ First Celina: 841 N Preston Road, Celina, TX 75009
@ Springcreek: 2660 Belt Line Rd, Garland, TX 75044
@ Bent Tree Bible: 4141 International Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75007
@ Life Fellowship: 6400 Henneman Way, McKinney, TX 75070
PEBBLECREEK MONTESSORI
Pebblecreek Montessori is dedicated to providing the most genuine Montessori atmosphere by interpreting Maria Montessori’s philosophies faithfully. It strives to develop the whole child (intellectually, emotionally, socially, and academically). Pebblecreek provides a challenging and inviting environment that fosters a love of learning and creative thinking while recognizing the potential in every child.
Pebblecreek Montessori students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for independent thinking, problem solving, stewardship, and lifelong learning.
8104 Coit Rd.
Plano, TX 75025
GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
The mission of Good Shepherd Episcopal School is to inspire children to learn with confidence, serve with compassion, and lead with courage. From the first day of pre-kindergarten through eighth grade graduation, they provide students with the best environment to achieve this mission.
Good Shepherd ensures students are confident learners by encouraging intellectual exploration. They give students many chances to feed their spiritual selves and build compassion by serving others. And God Shepherd provide various leadership opportunities across grade levels to instill respect, courage, and acceptance, so students can make a positive impact on the world around them.
The early childhood program allows the youngest of our students to discover their own joy and confidence in how they learn. They are able to participate in a myriad of activities to uncover strengths, develop creativity, implement important socialization skills, and begin to serve others. In the lower school, students continue to grow, discovering new interests, establishing strong moral values, and building self-esteem and confidence. In middle school, our students continue to explore learning, identifying their gifts, stretching their minds, pursuing their leadership potential while remaining in a close-knit community where all students are being encouraged and nurtured. This understanding positions them beautifully to participate fully in the high school search process, finding the perfect high school fit.
Come visit our campus to experience the Good Shepherd community!
WRITE ON! CREATIVE WRITING CENTER
Where CURIOSITY and INSPIRATION can be set free and IMAGINATION and CREATIVITY discovered and brought to life. Write On! is first and foremost a place for writers that isn’t solely for academic purposes or obligation, but to improve or cultivate a love for writing that matches ours.
Reluctant | Proficient | Struggling | Passionate
Write On! offers opportunities for ALL WRITERS, kinder through 12th and adults. Opportunities include weekly writing workshops, handwriting support, specialty workshops, editing services, summer & one-day camps, one-on-one sessions, tutoring, novel coaching, book clubs, Just Write! sessions, and almost all things writing. It is their goal to take writers from average to extraordinary!
YOUNG CHEFS ACADEMY
A culinary academy for children ages 3.5 to 14! Teaching the joy and value of cooking since 2005, Young Chefs Academy offers cooking classes to children in a safe environment that encourages discovery and creativity. While learning food preparation skills is the main ingredient at YCA, each class adds a heap of kitchen safety, a scoop of etiquette, a handful of table setting, a pinch of menu planning, and laughter to taste!
CHALLENGER
SCHOOL
Challenger School has been inspiring children to achieve since 1963 and now has two campuses in West Plano for preschool through first grade. They blend fun and learning in early education — when children are curious, eager to learn, and when their minds are developing rapidly. Preschool is offered year-round for ages three and up, from as early as 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tour a campus to see the fun, focus, and achievement at this private school with unmatched academic results.
GREAT HEARTS
ONLINE
Great Hearts Online is a full-time, classical virtual academy serving students k – 8th and expanding each year to reach k – 12th grade. This is not pandemic learning. This is engaging, hands-on instruction by top talent from across the nation. Did you know it’s TUITION-FREE? Rolling enrollment for the current year and open enrollment for 2023-24 begins November 7, 2022. Choose from two learning models: live instruction or flexible week to fit your family’s needs.
LEGACY ACADEMY OF FRISCO
FACEBOOK :: INSTAGRAM :: TWITTER
Legacy Academy of Frisco is an NAEYC accredited preschool providing exceptional care for children ages six weeks to 12 years of age. They are committed to providing a positive, nurturing, and enriched learning environment and experiences that will foster cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development in each child as an individual.
NORTH
PROSPER
Ivy Kids of Prosper
577 S Teel Pkwy, Prosper, TX 75078Kiddie Academy of Prosper
650 N Preston Rd, Prosper, TX 75078Little Learners Preschool
4331 E Prosper Trl, Prosper, TX 75078Primrose School of Windsong Ranch
1050 Gee Rd, Prosper, TX 75078Prestonwood Christian Academy North
1001 W Prosper Trail, Prosper, TX 75078St. Martin de Porres Catholic School
4000 W University Dr, Prosper, TX 75078The Goddard School of Prosper
1180 La Cima Blvd, Prosper, TX 75078The Children’s Courtyard of Prosper
2301 Richland Blvd, Prosper, TX 75078Whispering Farms Montessori Academy
2460 Prosper Trail, Prosper, TX 75078
CELINA
Lionheart Children’s Academy at First Celina
841 N Preston Rd, Celina, TX 75009Celina Christian Preschool
841 N Preston Rd, Celina, TX 75009Light Farms Montessori Academy
3921 County Rd 51 Dr, Celina, TX 75009Friendship Corner Christian Preschool
12465 FM428, Celina, TX 75009Mudpies & Lullabies Preschool Celina
710 S Oklahoma Dr, Celina, TX 75009The Goddard School of Celina
380 W Frontier Pkwy, Celina, TX 75009
MELISSA / ANNA
Anna Kids Academy
1215 W White St, Anna, TX 75409Kangaroo Pouch
9090 Co Rd 423, Anna, TX 75409Kids Under Construction
100 W 2nd St, Anna, TX 75409Kingdom Country Academy
210 W 3rd St, Anna, TX 75409Lolli’s Christian Preschool
105 Indian Creek, Anna, TX 75409Mudpies & Lullabies Preschool
3034 Sam Rayburn Hwy, Melissa, TX 75454
EAST
ALLEN
Young Chefs Academy
939 W Stacy Rd #145, Allen, TX 75013Brookhaven Academy
401 S Jupiter Rd, Allen, TX 75002Cadence Academy
1224 E Exchange Pkwy, Allen, TX 75002Carpe Diem Private School
873 Junction Dr, Allen, TX 75013Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy
611 E Bethany Dr, Allen, TX 75002Life Skills Autism Academy
279 Town Place Suite 279, Fairview, TX 75069Sylvan Learning of Allen & Plano
210 Central Expy S #98, Allen, TX 75013Suncreek Kids Christian Preschool
1517 W McDermott Dr, Allen, TX 75013The Academy at Church Eleven32
700 Rivercrest Blvd, Allen, TX 75002The Goddard School of Allen
1695 E Exchange Pkwy, Allen, TX 75002The Learning Experience
850 S Allen Heights Dr, Allen, TX 75002Twin Oaks Private School
1001 E Main St, Allen, TX 75002Wisteria Preschool
694 S Watters Rd, Allen, TX 75013Xplore Preschool & School
1020 North Watters Road, Allen, TX 75013
MCKINNEY
Applebee Montessori Academy
1770 N Stonebridge Dr, McKinney, TX 75071Castle Montessori
6151 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070Discovery Learning Center
1815 W White Ave, McKinney, TX 75069Heritage Learning Center
200 Jordan Rd, McKinney, TX 75071Kiddie Academy of Stonebridge
6300 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75071Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy
9070 Westridge Blvd, McKinney, TX 75072
2910 W Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070Oak Brook School
6363 W Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070Spanish Schoolhouse
2421 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75071Sylvan Learning of McKinney
6840 W Virginia Pkwy #105, McKinney, TX 75071The Ivy Vine Preschool
5780 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75071
EAST PLANO
Lionheart Children’s Academy at First Baptist Plano
3665 PGB Hwy, Plano, TX 75075Faith Lutheran School
1701 E Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75074Good Tree Academy
3600 K Ave, Plano, TX 75074Kids Creative Learning Academy
1408 O Ave ste c, Plano, TX 75074Kidz Station Childcare
4120 14th St, Plano, TX 75074La Petite Academy of East Plano
1137 E Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75074New Hope Christian Academy
1501 H Ave, Plano, TX 75074Parker-Chase Preschool
4801 Tennyson Pkwy, Plano, TX 75024The Weekday Program at FirstChurch Plano
3160 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074Small Miracles Academy – East Plano Campus
2700 S Rigsbee Dr, Plano, TX 75074
PRINCETON
Alpha Princeton Academy
2090 Monte Carlo Blvd, Princeton, TX 75407Soar Academy WeeCare
1319 Soap Tree Dr, Princeton, TX 75407
WEST
WEST FRISCO
Carpe Diem Private Preschool – Frisco
5570 Warren Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034Creme de la Creme
9375 Legacy Dr, Frisco, TX 75034Guidepost Montessori School at Timber Ridge
2550 Timber Ridge Dr, Frisco, TX 75034Frisco International School
2770 Main St, Frisco, TX 75033Heritage Learning Academy
2755 Timber Ridge Dr, Frisco, TX 75034Kiddie Academy of Frisco
3188 Legacy Dr, Frisco, TX 75034Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of West Frisco
2660 Main St, Frisco, TX 75033Legacy Christian Academy
5000 Academy Dr, Frisco, TX 75034Primrose School of Frisco West
333 West Lebanon, Frisco, TX 75036Rainbow Corner at Grace Avenue UMC
3521 Main St, Frisco, TX 75034St. Philip’s School of Frisco
6400 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034The Goddard School of Frisco
3336 Main St, Frisco, TX 75033
EAST FRISCO
Write On! Creative Writing Center
7027 Hickory St #200, Frisco, TX 75034Young Chefs Academy
8855 Preston Trace Blvd #100, Frisco, TX 75033Legacy Academy of Frisco
11955 Coit Rd, Frisco, TX 75035Aspiring Minds Montessori School
12615 Jereme Trail, Frisco, TX 75035Castle Montessori of Frisco
5050 Legendary Dr, Frisco, TX 75034Eldorado Montessori
75033, 11600 Teel Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034Frisco Creative Arts Preschool
9255 Preston Rd, Frisco, TX 75033Spanish Schoolhouse
6065 Esther Way, Frisco, TX 75034Grace Covenant Academy
8000 Sanctuary Dr, Frisco, TX 75033Apple Creek Private School
7797 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034Frisco Montessori Academy
8890 Meadow Hill Dr #2430, Frisco, TX 75033Rosewood Academy
4577 Ohio Dr, Frisco, TX 75035Sunny Days Christian School
8100 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034Sylvan Learning of Frisco & McKinney
8765 Stockard Dr STE 801, Frisco, TX 75034
WEST PLANO
Lionheart Children’s Academy at Central Church
2301 Premier Dr, Plano, TX 75075Pebblecreek Montessori
8104 Coit Rd, Plano, TX 75025Challenger School
10145 Independence Pkwy, Plano, TX 75025
6700 Communications Pkwy, Plano, TX 75024Custer Road Christian Day School
6601 Custer Rd, Plano, TX 75023Fusion Academy Plano
2400 N, Dallas Pkwy Suite 180, Plano, TX 75093John Paul II High School
900 Coit Rd, Plano, TX 75075Legacy Learning Center
7220 Independence Pkwy, Plano, TX 75025Legacy Prep Charter Academy
601 Accent Dr, Plano, TX 75075Life Skills Autism Academy
6500 Pinecrest Dr, Suite 700, Plano, TX 75024Primrose School of West Plano
6480 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093Parker-Chase Preschool
4801 Tennyson Pkwy, Plano, TX 75024Plano Day School
3705 Ohio Dr, Plano, TX 75093Preston Meadow Lutheran Church Preschool
6801 Coit Rd, Plano, TX 75024Prestonwood Christian Academy
6801 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093Spring Creek Academy
6000 Custer Rd, Plano, TX 75023St. Andrew UMC Preschool
5801 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093St. Mark Catholic School
1201 Alma Dr, Plano, TX 75075The Einstein School
4011 W Plano Pkwy #132, Plano, TX 75093The Learning Experience
8744 Ohio Dr, Plano, TX 75024Willow Bend Academy
2220 Coit Rd #500, Plano, TX 75075Windhaven Academy
5900 Communications Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093Wind Rose Academy
1717 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75075
CARROLLTON / WEST BORDERS OF CC
Lionheart Children’s Academy at Bent Tree Bible
4141 International Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75007Angels Christian Preschool & Daycare
5600 N Colony Blvd, The Colony, TX 75056Happy Tree Child Development Center
3225 Belmeade Dr, Carrollton, TX 75006Kiddie Academy of Little Elm
2055 FM 423, Little Elm, TX 75068La Petite Academy of Carrollton
1835 East Frankford Road, Carrollton, TX 75007Mother’s Day Out at Freedom Church
2435 E Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75007Prince of Peace Christian School & Early Learning Center
4004 Midway Rd, Carrollton, TX 75007Sylvan Learning of Carrollton & Lewisville
1016 E Hebron Pkwy #175, Carrollton, TX 75010The Learning Experience – Castle Hills
2401 W Parker Rd, Lewisville, TX 75056
SOUTH
RICHARDSON
Bilingual Whiz Kidz Preschool
720 W Lookout Dr, Richardson, TX 75080Breckinridge Montessori School
3900 Breckinridge Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082Canyon Creek Daycare
2800 Custer Pkwy, Richardson, TX 75080Carpe Diem Private School
271 Renner Pkwy, Richardson, TX 75080Preschoolers at The Heights
201 W Renner Rd, Richardson, TX 75080Primrose School of Breckinridge Park
4301 E Renner Rd, Richardson, TX 75082Primrose School of Richardson
1100 Jonsson Blvd, Richardson, TX 75080Qalam Collegiate Academy
1111 Digital Dr STE 101, Richardson, TX 75081Rainbow Connection Preschool
1651 E Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75081Waterview Christian Preschool
720 W Lookout Dr, Richardson, TX 75080Weekday Kids at First United Methodist Church
503 N Central Expy, Richardson, TX 75080
ADDISON / NORTH DALLAS
Good Shepherd Episcopal School
11110 Midway Rd, Dallas, TX 75229Ann and Nate Levine Academy
18011 Hillcrest Rd, Dallas, TX 75252Bent Tree Development Center
17275 Addison Rd, Addison, TX 75001Greenhill School
4141 Spring Valley Rd, Addison, TX 75001Kaleidoscope Child Development Center
19310 Midway Rd, Dallas, TX 75287Parish Episcopal School
4101 Sigma Rd, Dallas, TX 75244Primrose School of Prestonwood
15237 Montfort Dr, Dallas, TX 75248June Shelton School and Evaluation Center
17301 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX 75252The Westwood School
14340 Proton Rd, Dallas, TX 75244Trinity Christian Academy
17001 Addison Rd, Addison, TX 75001Vanguard Preparatory School
4240 Sigma Rd, Dallas, TX 75244
WYLIE / MURPHY / SACHSE
Children’s Lighthouse
3465 W, FM 544, Wylie, TX 75098Hope Rising Preschool
1100 W Brown St, Wylie, TX 75098Liberty Private School
1435 E FM 544, Wylie, TX 75098Oak Brook School
121 Heritage Pkwy, Murphy, TX 75094Primrose School of Wylie
1615 W Brown St, Wylie, TX 75098Summit Private School
216 N Rustic Trail, Wylie, TX 75098The Learning Experience – Murphy
151 Brand, Murphy, TX 75094Veritas Academy
109 S Birmingham St, Wylie, TX 75098Woodbridge Montessori Academy
4510 Ranch Rd, Sachse, TX 75048Wylie Preparatory Academy
4110 Skyview Ct, Wylie, TX 75098
HELPFUL TOOLS & RESOURCES
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Hello,
I have a new school accepting pre enrollments from January 2021. The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education will be opening first week of March 2021. We provide childcare and education for children between the ages of 6weeks and 6 years old.
How do I go about getting included on your blog? I will be very happy to partner with you.
Hi! Thanks for reaching out. Please contact our Sales Director, Carly Brasseux, at [email protected] for more information on partnering with Collin County Moms.
Best,
Whitney Reed