We are turning our Dining Room temporarily (for a few years) into a downstairs kid's asylum for the boys... and I need to find a large circle rug to cover the hardwoods....
Holly R. replied:
http://www.softtiles.com
Whitney H. replied:
Ikea, FLOR or rugsusa.com. We have rugs from all & haven't spent more than $300 on any. Flor is great for kids tho, since it's customizable & easy to clean/replace.
Rhonda G. replied:
Capel Rugs of FLOR.
Jenny K. replied:
Wayfair.com has a good, inexpensive selection. We bought our high-play/high-traffic room one from there. I think Homegoods usually does, too. We got some of our rugs from Ballard Designs, West Elm, and CB2 when they were running sales. At these ages, most things, especially carpets, need to be somewhat disposable without breaking the bank (or heart...ha)! Good luck on your search!
Larry J. replied:
Leanne Sutton just hit the nail on the head.
Christina H. replied:
http://www.dwinguler.com.au/features.html not the prettiest thing for open exposed area but soo awesome to clean and kids love it to play on, ESP boys with their cars
Neille K. replied:
Not sure how plush these are and they are squares but they offer a lot of options for kid spaces. Plus you can switch out a square for easy cleaning... http://www.flor.com/what-is-flor/
Elizabeth A. replied:
http://www.overstock.com/search...
Stephanie F. replied:
Overstock.com has amazing rug deals. They carry actually a lot of similar rugs as Rug Studio in Dallas.
Cortney B. replied:
Overstock.com
Mary B. replied:
we went to Carpet Mills of America ( across from the Galleria) and got a carpet and had it bound. Worked great, looked like an area rug, custom cut to fit our room, cleaned up awesome, super in-expensive.
Jennifer S. replied:
Check overstock.com They have the best selection.
Heili E. replied:
Only one way to go...Flor tiles. They have lots of colors & textures to choose from & are the best with kids & pets. www.flor.com
Marnie M. replied:
I second overstock.com ! They have so many and resonable prices!
We're looking at preschools in the area and would love any recommendations. Montessori Episcopal looks wonderful, but I'm guessing they have a waiting list (calling to...
Dixie S. replied:
Child Development Center at First Baptist Church of Lewisville. 972-436-5754
Susan S. replied:
DKH Academy - 35 years of commitment to educating the whole child! NAEYC accredited. www.dkhacademy.org
Alice H. replied:
Kids R Kids9725390400
Lynn M. replied:
Jack and Jill Learning Center
Whitney S. replied:
Ivy Montessori (formerly coppell creek) in coppell. It's closer than it sounds and we couldn't be happier.
Lynn B. replied:
We love Montessori Episcopal School! The teachers are kind and passionate about the kiddos!
Rachelle P. replied:
Can't say enough good things about Faith Lutheran Day School. My son was there for 3's, 4's, & Kinder. It's diagonal from Marcus High School on Morriss.
Erin M. replied:
Phoenix Childrens Academy in Flower Mound
Rebecca S. replied:
Kids r kids of north flower mound 972-539-0400
Danielle D. replied:
Castle Mound Montessori
Kelly B. replied:
Definitely recommend Lewisville Christian School. Only a few spots available...
Hi Stephanie Marie I'm the director and one of the teachers at Bright Beginnings in the United Methodist Church in Lansdale. We have a great class for 2 year olds. Give me a call or email me and I'll tell you all about it. Brightbeginnings5@verizin.net215-362-1373
Jenna E. replied:
Kids Unlimited
Valerie P. replied:
Foundation Christian Preschool at the Calvary Baptist Church School across from Weis Market. Absolutely love it there. My daughter started at 2. Now she goes to elementary school there. Teachers seriously love these students.
Stephanie C. replied:
KidsUnlimited Childcarewww.kuchildcare.net
Sheila W. replied:
Bright beginnings at Lansdale United Methodist Church is a great program and Liz Mc Kay Bonner and her staff are wonderful!
Do any of my mama friends have any good recommendations for a Montessori/RIE approach type preschool in the Dallas area? Looking for next fall...
Mary R. replied:
Laura, you can get a lot of his social needs met in a playgroup or playgroup-with-a-purpose. Here's a listing of some of the homeschool support groups/co-ops in and around the metroplex: http://www.heartoftex.org/resources/groups/groups.php There is...See More
Meridith L. replied:
Yes. This is his second year at Ascension Day School at Episcopal Church of the Ascension. He went one day a week last year and goes two this year. It's a small program with really sweet teachers and a relaxed atmosphere. Asher jumped right in and was ...See More
Melissa J. replied:
Rachel Foster is a director for private schools. She should know!
Mary R. replied:
Here's the contact for the Plano Playgroup. They have a weekly park day & field trips. http://groups.yahoo.com/.../info Good luck! Noah is an awesome little guy!
Rachel F. replied:
Before choosing ANY school, check them out on DFPS... You can see if they have any state write ups. (Neglect, abuse, stupidity... Anything!) http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/.../ppFacilitySearchDayCare.asp Let me know if you need any help. :)
Recommendations for preschool (age 4) dance classes that are fun and not too serious? Also not crazy expensive? Thanks!
Alexa T. replied:
A creative movement dance class is starting on Saturdays at Kidd Springs at 10 am in a couple of weeks. It is fun, no recitals or special clothes.
Jose J. replied:
Thank You Rachel!
Nancy S. replied:
Love Ms Marissa w/ Dallas Art of Dance - my daughter (5) has been taking her class since last Fall, the one at Anita Martinez Rec center, no big fancy recitals which was important to me and great price.
Anyone have any advice or suggestions to find preschool curriculums for homeschooling? I'm trying to find a website that has daily themes and projects to follow.
Jeannie H. replied:
www.abcmouse.com/Preschool
Jennifer J. replied:
We actually have and love abc mouse.com! I just need more tangible ideas too. Crafts and activities. I suppose I could pull the themes from there.
Bringing the family (incl a 5 + 7 year old) to DFW at the end of the month to look at properties since we will relocate from Arizona in August. Any ideas of where we can...
Nicki B. replied:
Perot Museum downtown Dallas.
Wynand P. replied:
Great Wolf Lodge
Angela H. replied:
Since it will be HOT try Legoland and SeaLife in Grapevine Mills mall. Pricy but you can find coupons on their website. Dallas Zoo is fun too with feeding of giraffes And the kids splash Zone cools them off. Hawaiin Falls is family friendly and cools you off. Rough Riders baseball in Frisco is great as well
James M. replied:
Stay at Great Wolf in Grapevine, indoor water park, great for the kids.
Antoinette H. replied:
www.greatschools.com will rate the schools in the area. Excellent schools here. Flower Mound, Keller, South Lake, Frisco and some areas in Plano. You can also go to "Medieval Times" especially if you have a boy. Jump Street or Cosmic Jump is air conditioned and lots of fun. Rainforest Café at Grapevine Mills. Lots of fun Waterparks.
Linda M. replied:
The Wolf Lodge and Gaylord Inn at Grape vine. The Dallas Arboretum has a new section for children.
ISO an academically-driven preschool or Mother's Day Out program in the North Dallas area for my 16 month old daughter starting in the fall. I've noticed on a few of my...
Teri B. replied:
The Alcuin Montessori School. The best!
Erin C. replied:
You might take a look at The Carlisle School, or The Creative School. My 2 yo goes to Redeemer Childcare, they are a curriculum based program but also have time for play. I've been there 9 years as all my kids have gone there. (214) 357-3679.
Elise F. replied:
Northaven Co-operative Preschool is absolutely fabulous. They are very play centered, as is most appropriate for that age, and their kids have no trouble going on to do well at the best schools in Dallas. I can't recommend them highly enough.
Sherry P. replied:
Rise School of Dallas!
Caroline B. replied:
The Weekday School at UPUMC, Westminster and JCC are all NAEYC accredited and curriculum based