Oak Lawn United Methodist Chr

03/28/07

Great Nurturing Enviornment

by ljjohnson513 at Citysearch

I had two children at Oaklawn. Many of the teachers have been with school for years. That alone tells you how dedicated the teachers are to all the children that enter their program.

Most of the teachers have been excellent educators and wonderful contributors to the development of my children. The teachers create a positive learning environment through a very well rounded curriculum in addition to being very practical and pragmatic.

It was a challenge finding another daycare facility that measured up to the type of love, nurturing and guidance that both of my children received while at Oaklawn.

Unfortunately we left the Center because we moved out of the area. I would recommend Oaklawn to anyone in the Dallas area.

• Pros: Overall program, Teachers & Director

08/29/08

Best Child Care for the money, and the child

by 556677melanie at Citysearch

When my grandson was two years old, we looked for a private nanny but we were dissatisfied with all the applicants. In desperation, we inquired from various friends, and they suggested Oak Lawn. I have been delighted with the quality of the child care in this facility. There is an open door policy, parents are free to come and go, to view the child at any time of the day. No appointments needed. The school is run by the Head Prinicipal, her name is Dolores. She is a loving, large, lady who treats all the children as if they are her own grandchildren. She is accessible for any needed discussions, and I have found that my grandchild, (who is now five, and has left Oak Lawn, has a very broad knowledge (they teach them, as opposed to just "child care") . My grand-daughter is now presently attending, and has become a little angel, (she used to fling her food around, etc. etc.) I felt sorry for those teachers, having to deal with her, in the beginning. Hats off to the staff and to the Principal for an efficient and well run school, where discipline is instituted lovingly, and there is always positive re-inforcement with all the children.

06/06/08

Oak Lawn United Methodist Church Child Developement Center - A great place

by tmccormick at Citysearch

Our daughter has attended Oak Lawn Child Development Center since she was 3 months old and loves it -which makes us love it. From the minute we drop her off and bring her into the building she can't wait to get to her classroom and hugs her teachers and seems overjoyed to get in there and immediately start playing. This school does not have all the bells and whistles as some of the new daycare centers out there. The building is old and not as updated but the quality of care is what is important to us and they appear to be fully equipped with all the necessities to make our daughter thrive. They have a very low turnover of teachers and most of the staff have been there for over 10 years. We believe she is in a nurturing environment and cared for by experienced, loving individuals who have the chlidrens best interest at all times. Their fees are comparable to any other daycare facility.

• Pros: Positive and nurturing environment, convenient to Downtown Dallas without paying Downtown fees.
• Cons: Old facility, could use a paint job

10/26/07

Great Teachers

by ldcarter82 at Citysearch

I have a two and a half year old that has been with OLCDC for nearly a year. The experience has been wonderful. They have lots of extra activities for the children. For instance, they are having their annual halloween carnival next week. Most of the teachers have a long tenure with the school. They give lots of feedback, and seem to really enjoy what they do. It seems like they have a new story about my son everyday. The tuition is right on par with other child care facilities of the same caliber. My son loves going to OLCDC, and is always welcomed with open arms! I highly recommend it.

• Pros: Great Director/Teachers
• Cons: Old Facility

04/09/07

Amazing School

by munzera at Citysearch

We have two children who attend Oak Lawn, and infant and a 4 year old. Both spectums of the day care have been excellent. Our infant is loved and held and has made a very easy transition. The infant room teachers take pictures of our daughter during the day so that we will have momentos. Our older daughter began at Oak Lawn at 10 months old and we have seen her fourish there. Parents are given a daily curriculum as well as a menu so you know what your children are eating during the day. Many of the activities are hands on learning so the truly absorb what they are doing. The school also offers drama, dance and chapel at no extra-cost. Another advange is the student populations itself. The atmosphere is very multi-cultural and diverse. In our class alone, half of the children have International parents. Highly recommended!

03/29/07

This is an exceptional school!

by bizzymom12 at Citysearch

This school is not a day care center but rather a child development center. It is a wonderfully nuturing, educational environment. The teachers are loving and very dedicated to the children. Many of the teachers have been there well over 10 years. The classes offer a full developmental curriculum. Unlike many schools that move children up to the next class based on age, Oak Lawn advances the children based on their individual development. The preschool education that my daughter is receiving is exceptional. In fact, many of the students who graduate, test quite high and end up at private schools. My daughter has flourished at Oak Lawn and I will send all of my children there.

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