Earned the highest safety score in Plano. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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kinderschool-age
Panther Preschool at Plano East Senior High School is a lab school operated at the high school campus, serving ages 3–5 in a small classroom with 20-student capacity. As a specialized instructional setting, the program uses high-school student teachers under faculty supervision, providing real-world CTE education while serving primarily teen parent families. The curriculum focuses on kindergarten readiness, with classes operating Monday through Thursday from 9:15 AM to 2:15 PM; 3-year-olds may attend two or four days weekly. Tuition is affordable at $210–$395 per month, with Plano ISD employee discounts available. Access is limited to Plano East families, and the student-teacher staffing model means less experienced caregivers than in professional centers.
Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: The program focuses on developing the whole child and preparing children for Plano ISD kindergarten entry.
Programs & activities: Classes run Monday through Thursday from 9:15 AM to 2:15 PM for ages 3-5; 3-year-olds may attend 2 or 4 days per week.
What sets it apart: Tuition is $210/month (2 days) or $395/month (4 days) for 3-year-olds, and $395/month for 4- and 5-year-olds; a $120 nonrefundable registration fee and $30 supply fee apply; Plano ISD employees receive a discount; children must be independently potty trained.
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