Trusted Childcare Center at Park Ridge Academy in DeSoto, TX

Park Ridge Academy in DeSoto, TX offers quality childcare and early learning programs for infants, toddlers, and pre-K. Our safe, supportive environment and dedicated staff promote children’s growth and development.

(972) 223-7913 415 E Parkerville Rd, DeSoto, Texas 75115
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Why Choose Park Ridge Academy for Private Childcare in DeSoto?

Park Ridge Academy is a state-of-the-art childcare center offering an engaging curriculum focusing on creating well-rounded students. Our staff works closely with every student to promote emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. We want every student who walks through our doors to leave empowered to perform their best throughout their academic careers.

We offer a wide range of programs, from childcare to after-school programs. From infancy through school-aged, we make it our mission to ensure that all of our students know that they are loved and supported. We do this by giving them a supportive space where they can nurture their natural curiosity, build a strong love of learning, and explore who they are.

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Our Childcare and Early Learning Programs for

Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, and School Age

Park Ridge Academy offers a well-rounded program that guides your child through every developmental stage. From infants learning how to roll to school-age kids learning important social skills, our teachers make it a point to ensure that each child finds success.

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Infant Program (4 Weeks – 12 Months)

Give your infant the jumpstart they need by placing them in an enriching environment that guides them successfully through the many developmental stages of their first year. We make sure that each child forms a strong bond with their teachers, giving them the confidence to explore their environment and build a solid foundation for learning. Every day will be filled with engaging playtime, catchy melodies to aid in language development, and captivating stories to spark their imagination and discoveries. Every day is an adventure at Park Ridge Academy and we cannot wait to set your child up on the path of success.

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Toddler Program (12 Months – 24 Months)

Our toddler program is centered around creating an engaging environment to use your child’s natural curiosity to aid in their learning and development. We give your child plenty of activities that are based around play. From sensory activities to creative expressions, your child will have limitless opportunities to get hands-on learning.
Your child will develop and practice important skills that follow them from childhood into adulthood. These skills include but are not limited to:

  • Social skills
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Motor skills

Put your toddler in an environment that is designed to allow them to explore their independence, help them gain confidence, and let them reach those important developmental milestones.

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Pre-Kinder Program (3-5 Years)

Our vibrant early school classrooms immerse every student in a world of learning through engaging activities that excite their passion for learning. Our curriculum is a unique blend of various learning styles to support your child’s emotional growth, cognitive skills, language growth, and physical coordination. By building on the foundations they learned in infancy and toddlerhood, we allow your child to grow in leaps and bounds, putting them ahead of their peers and allowing learning to remain as thrilling as it was in their early years.

School-Age (5-12 Years)

Park Ridge Academy has made it a mission to ensure that our school-age children do not lose their love of learning. We do this by ensuring that they are engaged in age-appropriate activities that give them space to explore and make discoveries about themselves and the world around them. Your child will be supported by caring staff and their peers, as they learn in an environment that is founded on inclusivity and strong ethical values. We want your child to have a seamless transition from the school year to summer break, by giving them opportunities to put what they learned during the school year into practice.

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A Day in the Life at Park Ridge Academy

All of our classrooms have schedules that are built around the needs of the age group. Every lesson plan is catered to pique their curiosity and interest, ensuring that they stay engaged all day long. Meals are given at designated times throughout the day to ensure that all of our students are given the proper nutrition to support their growth. Additionally, naptime is given to all classrooms, ensuring that students have the space to rest in a calm environment.

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Parent Resources and Communication at Park Ridge Academy

Park Ridge Academy utilizes the ProCare application to keep our parents in the loop about their child’s progress. All of our teachers provide full transparency about the activities that your child is engaging in through frequent photos, messages, and updates. We want our parents to be fully involved in their child’s learning career.

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Health, Safety, and Nutrition at Park Ridge Academy

We take the health and well-being of all our students seriously. Our staff is committed to maintaining rigorous health and safety standards. All of our practices are in compliance with state regulations and industry best practices.
All of our students are provided meals and snacks that are from USDA-approved recipes as well as adhere to the Child Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines. These meals and snacks are packed full of nutrition to ensure that your child’s growth and development are not hindered by poor food or hungry stomachs. We offer the following meals and snacks throughout the day:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon Snack
  • Dinner
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Visit Park Ridge Academy in DeSoto & Enroll Today

Park Ridge Academy is proud to offer well-rounded educational childcare programs for our students in DeSoto, Texas. Every student will be involved in a comprehensive lesson plan that nurtures their mind, body, and spirit. We are committed to creating a safe, engaging, and supportive environment. It is this commitment to becoming one of the trusted names in childcare in the DeSoto area. If you are ready to get your child set on the path to success, contact our team to schedule your tour and enroll your child.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We proudly serve students from as young as 4 weeks old to 13 years of age.

We use Frog Street. This program has been shown to foster every child’s academic skills and creativity.

We strictly enforce the following health and safety measures in all of our classrooms:

All children and staff who show symptoms of illness are required to stay home until they are 24 hours symptom-free.
All classrooms are regularly cleaned, sanitized, and disinfected, including frequently touched toys, surfaces, and other objects.
Staff and children are required to wash their hands multiple times throughout the day to stop the spread of germs.
All crib sheets, washable toys, and blankets are laundered weekly.

Yes! Our team provides USDA-approved snacks and meals during the following times:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon Snack
  • Dinner

Our parents can get frequent updates on their child’s progress and well-being through the ProCare App. This app allows our teachers to directly message parents as well as send pictures to keep them in the loop of their day-to-day activities.

Our enrollment process starts with parents filling out a registration form for every child they wish to enroll. We then provide a guided tour of the facility and more information about the routines of the class that their child will be in. We will also give a detailed list of everything their child will need for the day. At the end of the tour, we take the time to answer any questions that parents may have.

Yes! We uphold the highest standards to ensure that every child in our care finds success.

We operate from 6:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. on weekdays.