Love it, Love it, Love it....I live in the Park Cities and unfortunatley there are very few full-time infant/toddler programs in my neighborhood. The HPISD schools are accelerated and I am very confident that my child is getting a jump start on most the children in my area that attend a Mommy's Day
... Read more Out program 2 or 3 times a week. My daughter is almost two and sings abc's, knows all the colors and shapes, counts 1-12 and even says the days of the week and months of the year. August to May is a normal teaching year, but June ans July they have a terrific camp program with field trips, swim days and other fun activities. The pricing is just amazing for what you get! I have not found a school in the area that comes close in comparison. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/11/09
Our family has been at WRN for many years and witnessed many of the changes in the administration of the school. What has remained consistent is solid academic core curriculum (which is a year ahead of many of the other schools in the area) and the individualized attention our child has received. Our
... Read more child loves to go to school everyday, and the extras like Ginger the horse who likes carrots and apples and the rollerskating on-site make it irresistable to almost any child. We feel so lucky to have found such a unique and wonderful school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/21/09
The changes that the school has made since the spring of 2008 are amazing. It's good to see the school's founder back. Her academics director and her office adminstrator are well organized and the school is neat and clean. We love the teachers. Some have been at the school a number of years. The music
... Read more teacher constantly has performances for the parents to attend and the field trips are very educational. Read less
Posted by a other on 02/18/09
There has been a remarkable change in the school since Mrs. Keeling took over as director. The level of professionalism with which the school is now run is a fantastic turn-around and provides much welcome leadership that is proactive, approachable and effective. This is a gem of a school tucked away
... Read more in the big city, and the family atmosphere, unique activities,caring and dedicated staff, and reasonable tuition rates set it apart from others. It is clear that the school's focus on structure, learning, arts and music, social interactions, physical activity, and manners have made a difference for our girls. When I think back to the frantic day that we found WRNS while needing to make a surprise childcare change, I am so thankful that WRNS could accomodate both of our children on extremely short notice. My only regret is that we did not come to White Rock North sooner. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/17/09
The new Director of the school along with the owner Mrs. Adams are doing a fantastic job. There is much more organization and calm in the school since Amy Adams the previous principal left. All of the teachers and staff have every child's interest at heart. The school offers a very professional, loving,
... Read more warm and caring environment. The office staff is outstanding and cares about every child in the school. Come see for yourself. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/16/09
I am an employee of the school. It is remarkable at the changes that have occured since the former principal has left. The school is very organized and the staff very professional. All of the children are loved, given excellent care and a wonderful education, and to boot, the parents are very happy.
... Read more It is wonderful to see this school thriving again. There are no political issues at all, as stated previously by someone. Every one works very well together. Great environment!! Read less
Posted by a teacher on 02/16/09
We have been very active parents at WRN for many years. Our child has received a wonderful education and has been nurtured and supported way beyond what a school is required to do. We love the teachers - they are very committed and a great group of educators. We miss Amy Adams - and yes, while the
... Read more office is more organized, with the passing of Mr. Adams and Amy gone - what we originally loved about the school is missing. We can go to many other private schools for great academics, but the loving, warm, caring environment is not what it was and it makes me very sad. I hope that this precious school is able to regain in the future what it has been in the past. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/16/09
My children have been going to WRN for 3 years. I don't think I will be sending them back next year because of all the political issues with the office. It is not the same since Amy Adams left and Mr Adams dies. The people that are runing the school now don't seem to have the children's best interest
... Read more at heart. It use to have a family environment and great energy now it is very cold. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/05/09
Our child has been at White Rock North School for the last year. This school is great. They combine the perfect mix of physical, emotional and social activities for active children. Everyone is always friendly and the administration is top notch. Our energetic son loves it! (At four and a half years
... Read more old he's reading and communicating at a six year level.) Ms. Keeling is the best. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/13/09
My two-year old started at WRN over the summer. I am so pleased with the teachers and the education she is getting, she sings, knows her letters and numbers and many other things she never worked on at ther previous shcool (a daycare) for about the same tuition. She loves her teachers and talks about
... Read more them often. We are staring our infant there in the new year. Read less
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Dallas schools — White Rock North School is located at 9727 White Rock Trl, Dallas TX 75238. 9727 White Rock Trl is in the 75238 ZIP code in Dallas, TX White Rock North School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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