Welcome to the North Dallas Early Childhood PTA. Thanks for stopping by!

As an accredited member of the Texas PTA,we join in their mission to make every child’s potential a reality. The NDECPTA does this by connecting local families through learning and play to foster growth at home and in our community.

Connect-
Since I joined the NDECPTA 4.5 years ago, I’ve most enjoyed connecting with other families. It is nice to run into other families when we are out and about. We are 350+ members strong, so you’re likely to find a friend who can offer a smile, support or advice when you need it.

We also work to strengthen our greater Dallas community. Through the generosity of our members, we serve breakfast to the women and children ofGenesis Women’s Shelter;furnish an entire apartment for a refugee family through the International Rescue Committee; we fill children’s Christmas wish cards forCommunity Partners of Dallas; we donate items to Avance, Community Partners of Dallas, Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, North Dallas Shared Ministries, and also continue our tradition of supporting theDallas Public Libraries.We volunteer hands on service time while also teaching our children of the value of giving back through “Mommy & Me” service events.

Learn-
Monthly meetings provide a time for discussion while our children are in the nursery at no cost to members. We welcome experts on a wide variety of topics: discipline, nutrition, home organization, and more. While I still question my parenting decisions almost daily, our speakers help me feel more prepared for the curves my children throw my way. And when my kids really stump me, I have a great network to turn to – just by posting a question to our members-only Facebook page.

Play-
Young children learn through play, so we do a lot of it! We arrange age-specific playgroups, as well as monthly Morning Coffees and Afternoon BYOBs for all members. Of course, mom and dad get to have fun too, through our Moms’ Nights Out, Dads’ Nights Out, Couples’ Parties and other networking events. Check ourcalendarof upcoming events, and come play with us!

Grow-
We are growing – literally! Over 30 of our families welcomed a new baby last year. But we’re also growing by engaging and empowering our families as they weather those often-challenging early childhood years, becoming better parents – and people – in the process.

I hope that you’ll consider connecting, learning, playing and growing with us! As these moms have discovered, the more you get involved, the more you – and your children – will benefit!

Finally, please help me in thanking the wonderful advertisers who support our organization, and don’t forget to mention us when you patronize their businesses.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or suggestions. We truly value our members and their input. I look forward to meeting your family soon!