Admission

Children with and without developmental disabilities are eligible for admission at the age of 6 months. Parents are encouraged to tour the school, and an application packet will be received during this time.  A child can be placed on the wait list once the application is returned with the application fee.  Once a position is available, parents are notified. They must complete an application packet, including an Admission Information Form signed by a physician stating that the child can participate in a childcare program and has current immunizations. Children are enrolled depending on space/availability and must be able to benefit from participation in a group setting through an initial evaluation.

During the first six weeks of attendance, the teacher, therapists, and educational coordinator will complete curriculum-based and standardized assessments for children with developmental delays. Following the assessments, an Individual Intervention Plan (IIP) meeting will be held with the parent(s) to review the assessments and write goals and objectives.

All eligible children are admitted regardless of race, color, or national or ethnic origin.

Tuition

The Ashford Rise School of Dallas tuition is $1,250 per month. This includes all full-time school and integrated therapies (occupational, physical, speech, and music). Siblings who are admitted will receive 30% off their tuition. Tuition for children without developmental delays who attend part-time is $480 for two days and $720 for three days. Children with developmental delays must attend full-time.  The YMCA provides after-school care for Rise students at an additional cost, with a ten-day punch card for $260 or $308 monthly, from 2:30-5:30 pm. To enroll, please contact Denise Morris at (469) 276-0674.

Tuition is based on the full-year program costs with 12 equal monthly installments. Tuition is not reduced during school breaks, family vacations, schedule adjustments, or absences unless special arrangements are necessary and approved. Tuition must be paid monthly, due by the 1st of each month. After the 5th, a late fee of $25.00 will be charged with a $5.00 daily fee until tuition is paid, unless otherwise arranged with the school's Director. If the tuition payment is not received by the 10th, a notice of possible termination will be sent. By the 15th, disregard of the notice or continued non-payment will be grounds for termination.

Financial Aid 

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas believes in providing membership and program services to all who desire to participate. Our Y For All program uses all available resources to support those who qualify for assistance. For complete Financial Assistance details, please click here.

For any questions or concerns, please contact our administrative office at (214) 373-7473.