'We cannot know the consequences of suppressing a child's spontaneity when he is just beginning to be active...It is like the sun which appears at dawn or a flower just beginning to bloom. Education cannot be effective unless it helps a child to open up himself to life.'- Dr. Maria Montessori

Hollie Larsen Leonard, CEO

BA, Early Childhood Education, UNT

HollieLeonard@RiverstoneSchool.com

Hollie Larsen Leonard opened Riverstone School in 1996 and her family has been in the childcare industry since 1965 owning & directing schools in Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, Rockwall, Canton and Sunnyvale.

Riverstone hires outstanding teachers and employees. The longevity of their staff is directly related to their hands on attitude. All teachers are certified in CPR and First Aid, and each is required to take additional child care courses throughout each year, to further their education and knowledge of children.