Carpe Diem Private Preschool is a private preschool serving children from infancy through pre-kindergarten.
We offer an experiential, hands-on curriculum that maximizes each student's learning potential and exciting enrichment activities that develop creativity and enthusiasm towards learning.
Our bright and spacious classrooms are full of high quality, age-appropriate equipment and learning materials, while our large indoor activity gym and outdoor playgrounds are designed to develop gross motor skills.
We invite you to visit us and discover what makes our school so special.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniforms for children 3 Years and up
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- We continue to raise the standards for childhood learning. By providing an enriched curriculum with individual development, low student to teacher ratios, and staffed by degreed, early education specialists, it is clear that Carpe Diem is focused on education. These are some of the many features that set us apart from traditional daycare centers.Carpe Diem Private Preschool offers full-time and part-time preschool programs and child care for children ages 3 months to 5 years. We also offer after-school care and summer programs for elementary school-aged children.The Richardson facility lends itself to learning as well, by including three age appropriate playgrounds, computer lab, library, and other quality facility features. To provide peace of mind to the parents, the facility has finger scan entrance and web cams in each room.We proudly serve students in the Dallas metro area, including Plano, Garland, and Murphy.Come by our Richardson school or call us at972.664.0203to see for yourselves why so many parents like you choose Carpe Diem Private Preschool!
- Student-Teacher Ratio:
- Infants: 1:4
- Toddler: 1:6
- Preschool A: 1:8
- Preschool B: 1:10
- Pre K: 1:12
- Schoolers 1:15
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Carpe Diem Private Preschool - Richardson?
The application deadline for Carpe Diem Private Preschool - Richardson is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Carpe Diem Private Preschool - Richardson is North Dallas Adventist Academy (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2800 Custer Parkway
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 234-6322
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 234-6322
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 262 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Wind Rose Academy
Special Education School
1717 W Plano Pkwy
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 599-1400
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 599-1400
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Beth Torah Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
720 W Lookout Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 234-1542
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 234-1542
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Messiah Lutheran Lambs Early Childhood School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1801 W Plano Pkwy
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 398-7560
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 398-7560
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 147 students
Primrose School Of N. Richardson @ Lookout
Daycare / Preschool
2425 N Plano Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 514-2670
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 514-2670
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2800 Custer Parkway
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 234-6322
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 234-6322
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 262 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Wind Rose Academy
Special Education School
1717 W Plano Pkwy
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 599-1400
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 599-1400
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
1111 Digital Dr STE 101
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 437-2526
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 437-2526
1.7 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 82 students Sports: 1
1701 East Park Boulevard
Plano, TX 75074
(972) 423-7448
Plano, TX 75074
(972) 423-7448
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Salam Academy
(Islamic)
735 N Plano Rd Ste 100
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 704-4373
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 704-4373
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2800 Custer Parkway
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 234-6322
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 234-6322
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 262 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Wind Rose Academy
Special Education School
1717 W Plano Pkwy
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 599-1400
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 599-1400
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
St. Mark Catholic School
(Catholic)
1201 Alma Dr
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 578-0610
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 578-0610
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students Avg. class size: 13 students
1111 Digital Dr STE 101
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 437-2526
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 437-2526
1.7 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 82 students Sports: 1
New Hope Christian Academy
(Christian)
1501 H Ave
Plano, TX 75074
(972) 989-9368
Plano, TX 75074
(972) 989-9368
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2800 Custer Parkway
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 234-6322
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 234-6322
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 262 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Beth Torah Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
720 W Lookout Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 234-1542
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 234-1542
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Messiah Lutheran Lambs Early Childhood School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1801 W Plano Pkwy
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 398-7560
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 398-7560
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 147 students
Primrose School Of N. Richardson @ Lookout
Daycare / Preschool
2425 N Plano Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 514-2670
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 514-2670
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
St. Mark Catholic School
(Catholic)
1201 Alma Dr
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 578-0610
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 578-0610
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students Avg. class size: 13 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Aldridge Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 Pleasant Valley Ln
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 752-0000
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 752-0000
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2120 E Prairie Creek Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Sigler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Janwood Dr
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-3200
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-3200
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Custer Rd
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-6700
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-6700
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Shepard Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Wilson Dr
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-3100
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-3100
1.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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