TCThe Children's Preschool Centerinc
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About The Children's Preschool Centerinc
At The Children’s Center, preschoolers learn through play, hands-on discovery, and daily chances to make, move, investigate, and ask questions. Children ages 20 months through 5 years explore literacy, math, science, art, music, Spanish, and the outdoors in a setting designed to support emotional, social, and cognitive growth. Your gift helps sustain an early learning experience where children can build skills, confidence, and respect for others before kindergarten.
The Children’s Center has served the East Dallas community since 1952 and offers a nationally accredited, play-based preschool program. Families can choose two-, three-, four-, or five-day schedules for different age groups, with early arrival and extended-day options available to eligible children.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Play-based preschool education
A multidisciplinary, play-based program for children ages 20 months through 5 years that uses hands-on discovery to prepare children for future academic success.
Art
Process-oriented creative activities using diverse media and textures to support fine motor skills, visual-spatial awareness, problem-solving, and persistence.
Literacy
Play-based literacy instruction covering phonological awareness, oral language development, alphabet knowledge, concepts of print, and kindergarten preparation.
Math
Preschool math instruction covering number sense, operations, algebraic thinking, geometry, measurement, data analysis, and probability through hands-on exploration and play.
Spanish
Early Spanish instruction using music, storytelling, and interactive conversation to build foundational vocabulary.
Music
Music classes using movement, rhythm, musical concepts, and instruments to support creative expression, auditory discrimination, coordination, literacy readiness, and social skills.
Science
Hands-on science exploration through guided experiments, observations, predictions, and investigations of the natural world.
Outdoor play and physical development
Daily outdoor discovery and nature-based playground activities that support gross motor skills, spatial awareness, social negotiation, coordination, and self-confidence.
Extended-day preschool options
Early arrival and extended-day options are available for eligible age groups, including extended Pre-K schedules.
About this work
Mission
The Children's Center provides half-day pre-kindergarten education for children ages 2-1/2 to 6, offering a nurturing and challenging environment that supports emotional, social, and cognitive growth through the arts, basic learning, respect for others, and confidence in themselves.
Who they serve
Children ages 20 months through 5 years, including pre-kindergarten children ages 2-1/2 to 6 under the organization's stated mission.
How your donation helps
- School fundraising supports the school, including the Fall Carnival fundraiser.
Need help?
How someone in need can access The Children's Preschool Centerinc’s services.
Families can schedule a school tour and complete a Prospective Student Form to join the Prospective Student List. New and returning student admission is held each January, with remaining openings offered according to form completion date after priority enrollment for returning students and siblings.
In their words
"The TCC difference starts with the teachers. The teacher meets your child, for the first time, at your home so that they get to meet a new person in their safe space." Jordan Turner
"My sons love showing their teachers their room and favorite toys." Jordan Turner
Grant support
$33,100 from 1 funder · through 2024 (IRS 990 records).
- COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS INC — $33,100 (2024)THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.
Events
Fall Carnival
AnnualA school fundraiser featuring bounce houses, games, ponies, music, and community-building activities.
Sing Song
Held during the school yearA school-wide sing-along for parents, family, and friends of students.
P.I.N.O.T. (Parents In Need Of a Timeout)
Date-specificA fundraising and community-building event with casino games, prizes, food, drinks, auctions, and live activities.
First Day of School
AnnualThe first day of school for 3-day, 4-day, 5-day, and Transitional Kindergarten classes.
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- Nationally accredited school
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What ages does The Children's Center serve?
The program serves children ages 20 months through 5 years. Its stated mission also describes half-day pre-kindergarten education for children ages 2-1/2 to 6.
What does the preschool curriculum include?
Children learn through play and hands-on discovery across art, literacy, math, Spanish, music, science, outdoor play, and physical development.
What schedules are available?
Depending on age, children may attend two, three, four, or five days each week. Early arrival and extended-day options are also available for eligible age groups.
How does enrollment work?
Admission for new and returning students takes place each January. Families can schedule a tour and complete a Prospective Student Form. Returning students and siblings receive priority, and remaining places are offered based on the date each form was completed.
How does the school support early literacy and math?
Literacy learning includes phonological awareness, oral language, alphabet knowledge, and concepts of print. Math grows through play and hands-on exploration of number sense, operations, geometry, measurement, data analysis, and probability.
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