RARE Learning

RARE Learning offers an Early Achievers Preschool Program / Licensed Pre-K with a theme-based curriculum, one-on-one individualized math and language curriculum, and one-on-one instruction. It also offers pre-K fall camps and fall sessions, plus camps in filmmaking, claymation, digital photography, and junior newsroom. The workshop options include photography and filmmaking instruction for students ages 9 to 15.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–15 years old
• Current session: Fall Sessions 2026 at Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center, Plano (Aug 11–Jan 14, 2027); Fall Sessions 2026 at Mustang Park Rec Center, Irving (Aug 10–Jan 15, 2027); Pre-K Fall Camps 2026 (Aug 10–Jan 15, 2027)
• General schedule: Year-round preschool program; summer academic enrichment program; fall sessions and fall camps are offered in 2026.

About the provider

RARE Learning has been operating since 2003. It is Texas State-licensed and offers a licensed preschool program. The program is offered at city recreation centers in the DFW area, including Plano, Irving, Frisco, Allen, Richardson, Coppell, Sachse, and Las Colinas/Valley Ranch.

• Early Achievers Preschool Program / Licensed Pre-K — 2- to 5-year-old children; Ages 3–5 · Year-round; offered at city recreation centers; specific sessions Mon/Wed/Fri or Mon/Wed; Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu; Fri · Academic preschool program with theme-based curriculum, one-on-one individualized math and language curriculum, and one-on-one instruction.
• Pre-K Fall Camps 2026 — Ages 3–5 · 9:15 AM – 12:00 PM; Mon/Wed/Fri or Mon/Wed · $225–$350 per session · Fun-filled, age-appropriate camp sessions at multiple locations.
• Pre-K Fall Sessions 2026 at Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center, Plano — Ages 3–5 · Mon/Wed 9:15 AM – 12:00 PM or 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM; Tue/Thu 9:15 AM – 12:00 PM or 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM; Fri 9:15 AM – 12:00 PM · $245 per session · 3, 4 & 5 day options available.
• Pre-K Fall Sessions 2026 at Mustang Park Rec Center, Irving — Ages 3–5 · 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week; 9:05 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, or 2:00 PM · $170–$890 per session · Tuition fee is for each session.
• Filmmaking Camp / Filmmaking for Fun — Ages 9–15 · Camp sessions at multiple locations; 9:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. · Students learn pre-production techniques, scriptwriting, filming, acting, editing, and special effects, and create a short film.
• Claymation Camp / Claymation Creations — Ages 9–15 · Camp sessions at multiple locations; 9:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. · Students make clay characters, scripts, storyboards, and an animated short film.
• Digital Photography Camp — Ages 9–15 · Camp sessions at multiple locations; 9:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. · Students learn composition, lighting, lens usage, portrait techniques, special effects, and still-life photography.
• Junior Newsroom — Ages 9–15 · Camp sessions at multiple locations; 9:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. · Students create news segments including studio anchor, breaking news, investigative journalism, entertainment updates, and weather.
• Photography Workshops — 9 to 15 year olds · A workshop designed for students aged 9 to 15 year olds that teaches camera work, lighting, and composition.
• Filmmaking Workshops — 9 to 15 year olds · A workshop designed to introduce students aged 9 to 15 year olds to the art of video production.

What families say

“When my four year old first joined RARE Learning, I used to read to him. Now after a few months he reads to me. That is the difference.” — Cillia, Parent of a 4-year old

“I am very satisfied with the program. Teachers pay special attention to her learning; so she enjoys studying and likes to go.” — Lakshmi, Parent of a 3-year old

“From an academic perspective, it is very strong – and she has already learned so many things. For instance, she’s only four and able to add numbers.” — Fatemeh, Parent of a toddler

Last updated October 31, 2026.