Parents' Day Out at Ascension

The Episcopal Church of the Ascension offers childcare for infants and toddlers in Lake Highlands and surrounding Dallas and Richardson neighborhoods in a new Parents’ Day Out program. From September through May, we operate two days a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our PDO offers a loving, caring, and safe environment for infants and children from 6 months to 3 years old. Using a Christian curriculum, we help children develop personal and social skills, practice gross and fine motor skills, and learn foundational academic concepts.

Ascension’s ”Garden of Hope”—an on-site garden open to parishioners and community members—provides a thematic focus for our PDO program. With the help of experienced teachers, children explore the garden, and use all their senses to learn about the wonder of God’s world.

Our mission is to help infants and toddlers develop socially, spiritually, and academically in a Christian environment. We aim to encourage a love of God’s creation and an awareness of the importance of being good stewards of the environment.

Come grow with us! Registration forms are available online or by calling 214-340-4196.

2012-2013 Registration

We are opening a new Infant Class in April for infants 6-12 months old. Space is limited to four infants, so get your registration paperwork in fast. A one time registration fee of $150 as well as a completed registration packet will hold your spot for this new class. We've also still got a few spots left in our Toddler and 2s/3s classes.

Registration for the 2012-2013 school year is taking place now. A one time registration fee of $150 as well as a completed registration packet will hold your spot for our fall classes. Fall classes will include an Infant Class (6-12 months), Young Toddlers Class (13-18 months), Older Toddlers Class (19-24 months), a 2s/3s class (25-36 months), and a 4s class. Class placement is based on age as of September 1st as well as developmental readiness and can be discussed with the PDO Director to determine the most appropriate class placement for your child.

For a registration form and information on tuition and fees, click on “Enrollment and Tuition” above.

For more information or to schedule a tour, call 214-340-4196 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .