1855 Branch Hollow, Carrollton Location

PARENT TESTIMONIAL

I wanted to take the opportunity to tell you how much I appreciate your staff at Branch Hollow. The struggle to leave my daughter Emily, and return to work after maternity leave was a tough decision and what my family needed to survive. Each morning the decision was made easier as I found my child thriving in the care of the nursery staff. She was a happy and healthy baby that grew into a toddler quickly.

As Emily moved through the class ages at the day care, she was challenged by learning, friendships and invaluable discipline to get along with others. The teachers do an excellent job of communicating with me about her day. I feel they are partnering with me in preparing my child for each step of her future.

Emily enjoys teaching my husband and I all the new songs she is learning. She loves to do art work, count in Spanish, and tell tales about her day.

The extra time and care that Karen Merolla and her staff take to know each child is evident in the atmosphere of the center and the joy of the child. The Branch Hollow Peanut Gallery has been an answer to my prayers. Well done Karen and staff.

Kathy Holverson
Carrollton, Texas

PARENT TESTIMONIAL

Let me take a moment to tell you how pleased I am with the instruction that Dante received from Michelle Hammack & Majel Erwin last year. They both have extremely positive attitudes with their students, and that carries over to create a love of learning in the children. We are 6 weeks into the school year, and I have regularly received positive feedback from Dante’s elementary teachers about how well he is doing. It seems like he is ahead of the expectations in all areas.

The curriculum that Michelle wrote for the students last year had Dante well prepared for kindergarten this year. In his immersion Spanish class, Dante is now demonstrating his understanding of the Spanish vocabulary that he began to learn last year. He confidently uses the vocabulary words, counts, and names objects in Spanish. A strong foundation for this was developed in the pre-k curriculum last year. In Math, Dante’s teachers sent home 3 benchmarks for the students to accomplish in their first unit. These included counting to 10 & comparing object size. Because Michelle & Majel worked with him not only on counting & making comparisons, but also on learning addition & subtraction by using manipulatives, Dante has already mastered the kindergarten Unit 1 benchmarks before his class began working on them. In reading, Dante has a strong foundation to build upon. He entered kindergarten able to correctly identify the letters, the sounds each letter makes and also able to correctly write each letter. In Social Studies, Dante has a respect for other cultures gained through units Michelle developed on countries such as Mexico, China, and Ireland. Through the Friday Kindergarten Club, Dante learned the importance of homework as a part of learning. In every aspect of learning that was covered in the pre-k curriculum, I feel that Dante was well prepared.

I am very pleased with the positive start to his education that Dante experienced while at Peanut Gallery. Both Michelle & Majel did an outstanding job working with the students to ensure that they are well prepared for kindergarten. They are both a huge asset to your wonderful & caring staff at The Peanut Gallery. I appreciate the support you give them which allows them to do such a great job with their students.

Corinne Robinson
Carrollton, Texas

Welcome to Branch Hollow
Peanut Gallery

Address: 1855 E. Branch Hollow Dr., Carrollton TX, 75007
Contact Number: 972.394.0613

A member of the the Peanut Gallery Family since 1986
Licensed Capacity: 168
Ages Serviced: six weeks to twelve years
Hours of Care:Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 6:30pm

Center Directors:
Karen Merolla
Joined the Peanut Gallery in 1994

Assistant Directors:
Christy Findlay
Joined the Peanut Gallery in 1999

Call NOW to arrange for your “fun-filled” Visit!
972.394.0613

Remember the last time you looked at something in wonderment? It was something so unique and interesting that it stopped you in your tracks. At The Peanut Gallery, we create those moments of wonderment each day with our preschoolers.

The Peanut Gallery offers educational care for children from infants through Pre-Kindergarten and Before and After School programs for Elementary students. A child must first accept and trust a new adult in their world. The warm attentiveness of our caregivers allows children to be happy and thrive while in our care. By providing an atmosphere that is physically safe and emotionally warm, children feel secure and confident. We partner with our families on the achievement of the big milestones in a child’s life. Whether it is the challenge of potty training or reading first words, these important moments are approached with love, patience and understanding. The Peanut Gallery’s program is thoughtfully planned to promote self-help skills and independence, while at the same time encouraging a sense of sharing and co-operation.

The Peanut Gallery, Branch Hollow, offers children a world of choices, small class sizes and an educational experience that is second to none. A child's learning success is assured by simple activities that match developmental abilities and provide foundations for later, more complex skills. All of our classrooms are center based and include reading, dramatic play, manipulative activities, art, blocks and computer learning lab. Zoo-Phonics™, our themed based phonics curriculum, Math Their Way™, and handwriting readiness promote a strong foundation by preparing our early childhood students for life-long success in Kindergarten and beyond.

Outside of the classroom, our incredible playgrounds allow imaginations to blossom and bodies to grow. Our school has multiple age-appropriate playgrounds that children enjoy every day.

We understand how much our families want to stay connected with their child’s day and development. By partnering with our families, we chart a course for open and honest communication, sharing ideas and monitoring progress together.

The Peanut Gallery’s School-Age program offers before and after school care for children Kindergarten age through 12 years old. This program provides free transportation to and from local Elementary schools, as well as a full day program for all out of school days.

We’d love to show you all the wonderful things The Peanut Gallery, Branch Hollow has to offer.

Karen Merolla
Center Director

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