Carlisle School

01/02/07

Unique Experience by Alayne F. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

Dr. and Mrs. Carlisle are both remarkable educators. I started with Mrs. Carlisle at 18 months old and still visit her as much as possible.

I have always admired her ability to treat even the youngest and least capable children as intelligent and whole human beings. No child is ever humiliated or patronized, and everyone is respected for their individual gifts.

An early understanding of the importance of respecting individual humanity, regardless of apparent differences, is one of the greatest gifts one can give a child. This concept is not just discussed with the children under Dr. and Mrs. Carlisle's care, it is modeled so effectively by them both that no child leaves the school without this core respect for each other, making a Carlisle School education unique and all of us who have experienced it grateful.

11/10/07

Truly outstanding

by geniemeyer at Citysearch

The Carlisle School is truly amazing. Imagine sending your child to a cozy cottage with a large backyard full of playground equipment and toys. Imagine a schoolroom hung with pictures of the great masters of art, literature, and music. Imagine an easle for painting and creating. Imagine your kindergartner learning Robert Frost poems from memory and enjoying it. Imagine your child feeling loved, nurtured, respected and honored as an individual. Imagine your child learning more than you thought possible. Imagine the convenience of being able to drop off your child as early at 7:00 AM or pick up as late at 6 PM on the days when you need to, and not paying any extra fee. Imagine the best possible early childhood experience for your child, and you will perhaps get a glimpse of the Carlisle School.

• Pros: too many to name
• Cons: NONE

01/14/07

Top Notch School

by jimhillproduce at Citysearch

This small school doesn't advertise; you must learn of it from friends.My son and daughter attended, and I couldn't have been more pleased. It is a classic in every sense. The children leave more poised and refined from their experience with the Carlisles. In many ways, it's like stepping back in the good part of the 40's.

01/09/07

Probably the best kindergarten in Dallas

by sahpmc at Citysearch

My three grandchildren attended this school, and all have had very successful educations. They were always more academically confident than their peers.

Dr. Richard Carlisle is a scholar, and Mrs. Carlisle is a gifted Montessorian -styled teacher.

This school reminds me of the great prep schools of the forties.

• Pros: superior on small scale
• Cons: wish it were larger and included 1-12