The Pillars: Grapevine-Colleyville (formerly Colleyville Christian Preschool), located conveniently on the border of Colleyville and Grapevine, has been voted the #1 Best Preschool and Daycare in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Serving families in the Colleyville and Grapevine communities, The Pillars offers a range of programs for children starting at 6 weeks of age, including private transitional kindergarten.
As a premier Christian preschool, The Pillars stands out with its exceptional facilities and its dedication to providing top-quality care. The Pillars: Grapevine-Colleyville also services numerous local elementary schools as part of our before and after school program for school-aged students up to age 12. We also offer a variety of camps which provide care for students during school holidays, including our award winning summer camp program, Spring Break camp, Thanksgiving break camp, and Christmas break camp.
The Pillars the perfect choice for parents looking for a trusted and nurturing environment infused with faith-based curriculum. Whether you’re in need of childcare in Colleyville or Grapevine, The Pillars: Grapevine-Colleyville is the ideal choice.
Try a “free day” of care to see what makes The Pillars: Grapevine-Colleyville the perfect choice for your family.
Grapevine-Colleyville School Information
Meet The School Director
Mrs. Carrie Waldie
School Director
Experience: 23 Years
Degree: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
Credentials: State Director’s Credential/License, CPR/First Aid Certified
Specialized Frameworks: Conscious Discipline, Creative Curriculum, Texas Rising Star, STEM/STEAM models
The Pillars – Colleyville – Grapevine
Director-Grapevine@ThePillars.com
817-868-0900
Mrs. Carrie brings more than 20 years of Early Childhood Education experience to The Pillars Colleyville – Grapevine. Since beginning her career in 2003, she has focused on creating inclusive learning spaces where every child has the opportunity to feel seen, supported, and capable. She holds an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, along with her State Director’s Credential/License and CPR/First Aid certification.
Mrs. Carrie joined the organization in May 2025 and supports programs for infants through school-age children. Her experience with Conscious Discipline, Creative Curriculum, Texas Rising Star, and STEM/STEAM models helps shape a campus culture built on meaningful relationships, individualized learning, and strong family partnerships.
Away from school, Mrs. Carrie enjoys life with her husband and their two children. She likes spending time with family, going shopping, and watching sports. Her mission is to provide exceptional early childhood education in a safe, loving environment where children grow with confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Geena Clay
May 12, 2026
The Pillars have been extremely supportive of my child and her recent diagnosis. They were upfront and honest but also offered more support and understanding than her previous academy did. It is difficult dealing with a mental behavioral disorder which is not always seen in the same light as other “physical” disorders are. I am grateful for the Pillars thus far and would absolutely recommend. Carrie has been great.
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Ursula Villarreal
May 04, 2026
We’ve had such an incredible experience at Pillars Daycare Center! My son has been attending since he was just 9 weeks old, and from day one, we have felt genuinely welcomed and supported. The teachers we met during our initial tour are actually the ones who care for him daily, which meant so much to us when making our decision. They were kind, knowledgeable, and truly put me at ease about leaving my baby in their care.
Not only is the staff amazing, but the affordability made it an easy choice for our family without sacrificing quality. It’s rare to find both!
Ms. Carrie (the director) and Ms. Katrina (assistant director) are absolutely wonderful. They are always so friendly, approachable, and hands-on with the kids. You can tell they really care about each child and are invested in creating a positive, nurturing environment.
We have had nothing but a positive experience here, and I truly can’t recommend Pillars Daycare Center enough!
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Theresa Le
April 27, 2026
My toddler son has been at The Pillars for the past year and we have had a positive experience overall. The director (Ms. Carrie) and assistant director (Ms. Katrina) are amazing - they sincerely care about the students, parents and staff. They know each student by name and don’t hesitate to help cover whenever staff members are out. They’re personable, down to earth, communicative (forthcoming about any anticipated changes) and are committed to serving. Although there has been some turn over in staff since we’ve attended, there is a core group of teachers who have been there since the beginning, even before the transition from Colleyville Christian Preschool to The Pillars. It is evident they’re in this not only because they enjoy teaching and caring for the littles, but because it’s their calling. We are so blessed to have found this school.
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John Haroutunian
February 22, 2025
I can't say enough good things about Pillars! I wish we would have found out about this daycare sooner.
Some observations:
1) The school is always clean. If there is a mess made, the staff is prompt in getting it cleaned. They also coach the kids in cleaning their hands properly. The bathrooms have never been out of stock. This helps keep down illnesses tremendously!
2) The school has been remodeled and it looks great! A lot of thought has been put into the school.
3) The staff is great at de-escalating conflict. If the kids start acting aggressively towards each other, the staff calms then down and guides their behavior appropriately. They pay attention to the kids before things get out of hand. Our kid has not come home with injuries unlike his past daycare.
4) The administration (Mrs. Tiffany and Ms. Katrina) is great. They even fill in when staff is out sick, and they are great with the kids. They are extremely organized, communicate with parents well, and they address things promptly. This makes a huge difference. They communicate and plan ahead for events, making it easy for parent to plan and coordinate in advance. If something breaks, they are on proactive and get it fixed. We love them so much!
5) They have great camps for when school is out of session.
6) The teachers are great, caring, and very loving. They are passionate about their children learning and having fun.
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Kayla Wood
November 14, 2024
My two daughters absolutely love going to school every morning! They adore all of their teachers and friends they have met along the way!
My older daughter had a rough two days, which is to be expected, but after that she had no problem for drop off!! I truly thought it would take longer but nope! That is how amazing this facility is and I recommend it to everyone!! They send you updates, photos and overall make you super comfortable in knowing for a fact you are leaving your babies at the right place and with the right people!! ❤️
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