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 Stats (2025)
- 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
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
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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(972) 234-6322
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NS-12
262
Wind Rose Academy
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(972) 599-1400
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K-12
30
Beth Torah Preschool & Kindergarten
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Messiah Lutheran Lambs Early Childhood School
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Plano, TX 75075
(972) 398-7560
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PK-K
147
Primrose School Of N. Richardson @ Lookout
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(469) 514-2670
1.3
PK-K
70
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