Carlisle School

02/04/08

Renaissance education

Contributor at Insider Pages

My son, who is nearly 12, attended preschool here for two years, and he still wants to visit Mrs. Carlisle at the school as often as he can. From his perspective, she is nurturing, like a grandmother. In my opinion, Mrs. Carlisle has a deep understanding of children and how to educate them in a way that is fun and meaningful. The kids love it, and they thrive. This makes it a lot easier to drop your child off here in the morning and leave him all day. In addition, the Carlisles teach the classics in art, music and literature, which I so appreciated. They also play outdoor games that are physical and get the kids running around for fun and without intimidating competition, like some sports programs. The children learn because they enjoy it, not because they are forced to. She is a gem.

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