The Ashford Rise School of Dallas has been proudly affiliated with the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas since 2016. With generous support from Ashford Incorporated, we’ve made our home at the Moody Family YMCA.

We’re part of the Rise School Network, which includes seven programs across the U.S.:

The Rise School of Austin

The Rise School of Houston

The Rise School of Corpus Christi

The Rise School of San Antonio

The Rise Program at the University of Alabama

The Rise School of Denver

We’re proud to offer a model of inclusion and innovation in early childhood education.

The Rise School of Dallas is a NAEYC-accredited institution, a designation bestowed on only nine percent of early childhood centers in the United States. Those holding the designation have voluntarily undergone a comprehensive review - both internal and external - to verify compliance with the Criteria for High-Quality Early Childhood Programs.  

The Rise School is licensed by the Child Care Division of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS). TDFPS regularly monitors the school for compliance through site visits. The most recent compliance report is available from the director.