Parker-Chase Preschool - Plano at 4801 Tennyson Parkway, Plano

Reviews

• Noelle Keiley

  Oct 30, 2018
  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  Full disclosure: I worked here, but I am writing this review based on both my experiences as a teacher at PC and as an outsider with relevant degrees and a lot of experience working with children. Let's jump right in:
  
  My favorite part of PC is the feeling of community and inclusivity. Instead of banning everything, PC took the stance of including everything. So, we celebrated everything from Diwali to Christmas to Holi.
  We invited every parent to present on their religion and/or a holiday and the parents blew me away. They would show up in traditional dress, cook a meal (not only for the kids, but all of the teachers in the school), and have so much fun sharing their celebration with the class. So many schools have gone to a "celebrate nothing" model. "Winter Party"....really?
  The kids in my class had the opportunity to really learn and understand a culture different from their own. If all schools went this route the world would be a better place.
  
  I LOVE PC. I went to investigate the low ratings in case the school had actually dropped standards. Long story short, no. I would really encourage you to visit the school and speak with the staff, as well as current families. Anywhere you visit, it is important to ask about staff turnover. The number of teachers who have been with PC 10+ years speaks volumes. The school follows NAEYC standards, so you know that your child is receiving quality, developmentally appropriate instruction the way kids learn best- play! No piles of letter copying worksheets here. Teachers have autonomy in their classrooms to create and modify activities to best suit the children's needs. Most of all, these people LOVE teaching and serving families.

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