Roots Prep School

Irving, TX · Est. 2000

A school built for
how children grow

Roots Prep School offers infant through elementary programs grounded in the Roots 360° Curriculum—Montessori, EYFS, and Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines, preparing children for future TEKS-aligned learning — so every child develops at their own pace, with purpose.

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Roots classroom

25+

Years Serving Texas

3

Foundations of Roots 360°

6wk

Infant Care from 6 Weeks

5

Programs Under One Roof

since 2000

Educational roots in DFW

Programs for Every Stage

From infant care to kindergarten readiness

One school, one philosophy — guiding children from their very first days through elementary and beyond.

6 Weeks – 12 Months

Infant Care

Nurturing, low-ratio care for your youngest. We follow each baby's natural rhythms for sleep, feeding, and exploration.

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1 – 3 Years

Toddler

Language, movement, and independence — our Montessori toddler environment meets this big year of development.

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3 – 6 Years

Preschool

Roots 360° Curriculum—building literacy, numeracy, and confidence through hands-on, joyful learning.

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K – 5th Grade

Aftercare

Kids arrive from school, grab a snack, wash up, and unwind, with time to play until pickup.

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Ages 6 Wks – 12

Summer Program

A full summer of learning, adventure, and fun — structured days with enrichment, outdoor activities, and new friendships.

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Why Roots Is Different

Roots 360°.
A complete foundation.

The Roots 360° Curriculum combines Montessori principles, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines, building foundational skills for future learning aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

Montessori with purpose

Child-led discovery rooted in a prepared environment — not free play, but intentional independence built on proven method.

Kindergarten readiness built in

EYFS and the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines support whole-child growth and build foundations for future TEKS-aligned learning.

Parents stay connected

Regular updates, open-door policy, and genuine partnership — you know exactly how your child is growing, always.

Daily School Life

Life at Roots

Every day at Roots is structured but warm — children move between focused work, outdoor exploration, creative play, and community time.

Classroom work time
Outdoor play
Circle time
Art and sensory
Lunch and community

Three educational foundations. One comprehensive approach.

Roots 360° Curriculum

Beyond Montessori. A More Complete Foundation for Learning.

The Roots 360° Curriculum combines Montessori principles, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines, building foundational skills for future learning aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

Client-prepared Roots 360° Curriculum artwork: Beyond Montessori. A More Complete Foundation for Learning.

Montessori

Independence & Exploration

Children build independence through purposeful, hands-on exploration. A prepared environment, guided choice, and time to concentrate encourage curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking.

  • Child-led discovery
  • Practical life and sensorial learning
  • Independence through purposeful work

Select a foundation to see how it supports your child.

Independence, curiosity, creativity, confidence, communication, and critical thinking—supported together.

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Our Values

What we stand for

The principles that shape every room, every interaction, and every decision at Roots Prep School.

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From Our Families

Stories from our community.

Real experiences shared by families who have trusted us with their children.

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“We had 3 children here for over 2 years, Ms. Lata (owner) and her entire staff are amazing!! You are recognized by name every day, the school is very clean, and exucators are highly effective with the littles. Our hearts and minds were at peace while our children were at Ivy (now Roots Prep School). I have not written many reviews, this place is definetely worth a shout out!”

Bobby Hudson

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

We accept children from 6 weeks old through 5th grade (approximately age 12 for aftercare). Our programs include Infant Care, Toddler, Preschool, Aftercare, and Summer Program.

The Roots 360° Curriculum combines Montessori principles, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines, building foundational skills for future learning aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Together, these foundations support independence, curiosity, creativity, confidence, communication, and critical thinking.

We're open Monday–Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Tuition varies by program and schedule. We encourage you to book a tour where we can walk through current rates, sibling discounts, and enrollment options in detail. New enrollment specials are available now and will be discussed during your tour.

Yes. Roots Prep School is licensed and meets Texas state childcare standards. Our Roots 360° Curriculum uses the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines to build foundations for future TEKS-aligned learning.

The first step is a tour. After your visit, our admissions team will guide you through the enrollment form, required documents, and start date options. Most families begin the process in one visit.

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See Roots in person

Tours are available by appointment. Bring your questions—we’d love to show you what a day at Roots looks and feels like.

Available by appointment

Free and no obligation

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Tours are by confirmed appointment only. Choose a preferred weekday and 30-minute slot. All times are Central Time. Please wait for the school to confirm before visiting. No walk-in tours.

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