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Our Story

It all started in 1997 when we had a DREAM for young learners! CP Preparatory School was built on a dream for young children to have a safe, academic environment that would nurture their learning and provide a bright academic future.

Nestled within the heart of Mesquite, the CP campus resides on the historic Rutherford property down the street from Mesquite High School. There are two buildings of classrooms for children ages infancy through Transitional Kindergarten, a library, two playground areas, a large 2500 sqft. gym and cafeteria. It’s all about the student at CP Prep. Each child is viewed as a unique person with an individual pattern and timing of growth and development. The curriculum and teaching staff interaction are responsive to individual students’ abilities and interests. This leads to developing a student’s self-esteem and positive feelings toward learning.

Classrooms operate in small class ratios, greatly improving on state teacher/student ratios. CP feels that this closer attention to the student allows them the flexibility for each student’s learning style.

The curriculum at CP Prep includes the basic studies of Reading, Math, Science, Health and Social Studies, as well as extended studies with classes in Spanish, Art and Music. The success at CP Prep is astounding. On average, students at the end of their Kindergarten year, read at a 2nd grade reading level.

It’s not all hard work and studying at CP Prep. School year students and non-students may attend Camps during School breaks at the Winter Holidays, Spring Break and Summer Break. Each Camp is a different “edu-tainment” theme, with Campers learning while they are having fun on their time off from traditional studies.
WHY CHOOSE US

Our Core Values

At CP Prep, our core values focus on creating a supportive and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and motivated to learn. We emphasize safety, respect, and inclusivity, welcoming all children and encouraging them to thrive, no matter their backgrounds.

Learn And Play

We believe that learning and playing go hand in hand, as children explore new ideas.

Great Teachers

Passionate, nurturing, and committed to creating a positive learning environment.

Family Environment

Warm, family-like environment where children, parents, and staff feel connected and supported.

Excellent Programs

Thoughtfully designed to foster each child's academic, social, and emotional development.

OUR STUDENTS ARE DREAMING BIG DREAMS!

CP Prep School is a warm and inviting environment where children can grow socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively. We pledge to give each child the best educational program available for early childhood through third grade. You are always welcome to call on me for answers or ideas or to simply share a memory.
Curriculum

Our Programs

CP Prep School is a warm and inviting environment where children can grow socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively.

WHY CHOOSE US

We believe children deserve the best education possible. That is why we pride our school on providing quality services and programs that have been awarded and highly ranked. Creating a warm and inviting preschool environment where children can grow socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively.

Our Director

Ruth Badillo - Director

Ruth Badillo has been brightening the world of childcare for 4 years, with 3 of those wonderful years spent at CP Preparatory School. Her favorite part of being a Director? Getting to know all the amazing families that walk through the school’s doors! A proud resident of Mesquite, Ruth channels her energy into her favorite hobbies: dancing, singing, and shopping. With a love for both Spanish and country music, she’s always ready to groove. Her favorite movie, Home Alone, matches her fun-loving personality, and she can’t resist a good plate of lasagna. While Ruth doesn’t have kids or pets of her own yet, she’s dedicated to making every child at CP Prep feel like family.

What our families say about us

Review from Google
Great Director, great teachers. Ms. Meg and Mrs. Sara are amazing, as well as the numerous other staff I see daily!
Review from Google
A great start for your little ones
Review from Google
My son loves going going here since he's been going he's level 3 autistic and he has been learning so much from his teacher everyone their has been so patient and caring with his condition ms.meg and Ms. Ruth are absolutely wonderful
Review from Google
I absolutely love the director and assistant director and my son adores everyone that’s there. They definitely go above and beyond for the kiddos. I definitely recommend bringing your child.

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