When it comes to learning, children do best when they're having fun.  With that
in mind, we've rounded out our custom curriculum with special activities,  
educational games, and programs including
Hooked on Phonics    , Achieve   ,
and
Advantage   .     The wide range of activities we plan are always
developmentally appropriate for your child's age group and level.  Our activities
will appeal to his innate curiosity about the world.  Learning becomes a pastime,
not a chore.  When a child discovers early on that they enjoy learning, they're
likely to carry this attitude with them all through life.

In addition, we are well-equipped with games, arts and crafts, and educational
toys providing your child with stimulating ways to learn and grow.  Our clean,
odor free, non-smoking, value-based home preschool is also designed with
safety in mind - flooring materials, toys, and play equipment are all carefully
selected and inspected regularly for signs of wear and tear.  Our front door is
securely locked while children are in care.  Our more than 800 square foot
playground is fenced in, keeping your children out of harms way.
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What makes us different?
In addition to the fee just for attending, most preschools also have separate fees for many basic services like
computer aided learning, music and art classes, fitness classes, and even for meals.  A week at the other
preschools could easily end up costing you over a $100 per week for just 2 days.

At Play and Learn, we offer all of these basic services in an all inclusive program.  Our low over-head due to our
convenient in home environment, allows us to provide the same high quality program as our competitors for much
less.  Please see our
Services page to learn more regarding our program.
Our philosophy — We are an independent, fundamental, goal-driven preschool.  Play and Learn is a business with heart
and soul.  That's the key to our success, and our customers recognize it.  Your child is our business.  Our day is guided by
our mission and our goals.

Our purpose — Play and Learn is specifically oriented towards educating our students.  Real work produces real progress!

Character building — Moral character development is at the heart of everything we do.  We have Core Values and Virtues
that we learn about every month.

Competent teachers — We have trained teachers who are equipped with the best tools for teaching children in the best
ways possible.  Teachers are role models, displaying exemplary standards for the students in dress and grooming, attitude,
and actions.

Individualized instruction — Why slow down a child in subjects in which he can excel just to "keep the class together?"  
Why force a child to become discouraged because the class "has to keep moving?"  Individualized instruction programs keep
your child "on target" in every subject, encouraging him or her to excel in areas of less difficulty and encouraging him or her
to conquer concepts needed to achieve on target in more difficult areas.

Group classes — Some classes and activities are structured around the group or conventional classroom format to provide
students with social and academic interaction skills.  Others are structured in small groups to provide students with a one on
one interaction.  We even have activities that are completed by themselves.  This diversified method allows children with all
abilities and learning styles to succeed.

Smaller class size — Our group sizes are extremely low when compared to other schools.  The average teacher to student
ratio at area preschools is 1 teacher to approximately 20 students.  We believe that a much smaller ratio is needed to
adequately prepare students for the future and give them the tools they need to succeed.

Environment — Our facilities are light, clean, and healthy.  While no school can guarantee absolute safety for students,
safety and caution are at the heart of everything we do, from the security of the fenced playground to the meticulous
procedures for routine equipment checks.

Easily accessible — Play and Learn located just minutes from Highway 75.  We are just north of the Wilmeth Road exit, right
off of Community Avenue.

Reasonable rates — We want parents to give all of their children a preschool education.  Family discounts are available to
all families who place more than one student in Play and Learn.  We also offer discounts and adjusted tuition (click
here to
learn more or to see if you qualify).

No hidden fees — You know what you will pay when you enroll your children.  You will not be "crippled" by add-on fees for
things like meals, computer fees, music fees, or art fees.

Mid-year transfers accepted — We cheerfully welcome students any time during the academic year.  Socially they are
immediately welcomed into the preschool environment.  Academically, they immediately begin working in each subject area
according to their individual abilities.
Why this school when there are so many others?
What makes us unique?
Enroll your child today.
Their future success depends on it.
" . . . in order to prepare students for the TAKS, the curriculum has been bumped down a
grade, meaning what used to be taught in first grade is now taught in kindergarten."  
                                                                       ~ Dallas Child, September 2006 Issue
©2009 Play and Learn  • McKinney, Texas  • 972-548-2093