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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St. Andrew Preschool is a NAEYC-affiliated Methodist preschool at 5801 W Plano Parkway in Plano, Texas, serving infants through kindergarten-age children in a cognitively stimulating and spiritually nurturing environment. The center serves up to 150 children with a play-based, individualized curriculum centered on Christian education, complemented by weekly thematic units and enrichment activities including music, motor movement, chapel, library, Spanish, and early literacy. Parent feedback on Facebook is uniformly positive, with strong emphasis on active learning, worship, and social development through yearly special events and guest instructors. The part-day program structure (Monday–Thursday 9:05 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday 9:05 a.m. to noon during the school year) may not accommodate families seeking full-time year-round care, and limited online reviews restrict broader objective assessment.
Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based, individualized, creative exploration approach with Christian education; goals include helping children grow in Christ through worship, learning, loving, serving and inviting in a safe and nurturing environment.
Programs & activities: Weekly thematic units and interest centers; enrichment includes Music, Motor Movement, Chapel, Library, Spanish, and Early Literacy. Yearly special events (Western Day, Multicultural Learning Days, Art Gala, Down on the Farm, Pajama Day) plus guest instructors such as professional artists, cultural educators, and storytellers.
What sets it apart: Hours Mon-Thu 9:05 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Fri 9:05 a.m.-noon; school year late August through mid-May. Children bring their own lunches and snacks most days; located on the southeast corner of the church campus at Plano Parkway and Mira Vista Boulevard.
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