About The Dayschool

The Arapaho Methodist Day School is in session Monday through Thursday from 8:45 am until 2:00 pm & Friday 8:45 am - 12:00 pm, September through May.  We follow the Richardson ISD calendar. 

Age Requirements
To be eligible for enrollment, a child must be the designated age as of September 1st of the current school year. Day School classes begin for children who are 2 1/2 years old.

Curriculum
The curriculum is designed around thematic units to help each child gain self-confidence, independence and an awareness of our world. The experiences provided are based on knowledge of the child's physical, social, emotional and intellectual developmental needs. The curriculum includes large and small muscle activities, art, music, science, pre-math and pre-reading activities, language and listening skills, problem solving, and social interaction.

Special Events
The Day School offers several special events for the families throughout the year including: Family Pizza Night, Fall Open House, Halloween Costume Parade, Donuts with Dad, Mother's Day Teas, Music Program, Year End Family Picnic, Holiday Classroom Parties

All Are Welcome
The Arapaho Methodist Day School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Parent's Day Out

Parent’s Day Out (PDO) is offered for infants and toddlers Monday thru Thursday, September through May.  The hours are 8:45 am – 2:00 pm.   Classes are staffed by experienced loving teachers and caregivers with a small adult/child ratio, offering a child care option for a child’s first time away from home, for the part-time working parent, and for parents with other children enrolled in the Day School.  The children’s day includes age appropriate classroom play, art activities, circle time activities,  outside play, large muscle room play, snacks, lunch and nap.  Activities vary depending on the age group.

About Our Teachers & Classes

Teachers are selected for their love and concern for children. They are qualified through education, training, experience and specialized skills to work with preschool children. In the interest of a productive learning environment, our classes are limited in size. The Day School accepts and welcomes children of all races, color and creeds.

Parent Involvement

Parent involvement and participation in the Day School are encouraged and are an important component of our program. Parents are welcome to visit the classes during the day and perhaps share a talent or hobby. Parents are given the opportunity to sign up as monthly helpers to provide special snacks and holiday parties.  The Arapaho Parents' Association (APA) provides parent/guardians a forum for fellowship and participation in the school.  Teacher appreciation events, fundraisers, annual Pizza Night, parent coffees, outreach programs and summer play dates are all opportunities for volunteer leadership and involvement.