Carlisle School

12/06/07

A Home as Well as a School by Edith R. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

My now 16 year old daughter attended the Carlisle School for preschool and kindergarten, and still considers it her second home. Dr. and Mrs. Carlisle remain members of our extended family. Mrs. Carlisle is an extraordinarily gifted teacher who connects with each child and becomes a source of strength and encouragement to the child and family. I searched many schools to find the right place for my daughter. When I walked into the Carlisle school and witnessed Mrs. Carlisle's gifts as a teacher and mentor, I knew my search had ended. My daughter received an outstanding early education at the school and still functions above her grade level. Fourteen years later, I remain grateful for the friendship and support I continue to receive from both Dr. and Mrs. Carllisle. Ms. Marcella is a wonderful asset to the school and provides the consistency that makes each child feel secure. She also has a special connection with all the children. The Carlisle school is a treasure. My daughter will draw upon the knowledge and love she received there all of her life.

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