Third Bend Studio opened its doors for preschool and after-school care in mid-August, according to a post from the daycare’s Facebook page..
What’s happening?
Third Bend Studio is a preschool, afterschool program and family studio space in Denton. Enrollment for preschool serves children ages 3-5 and after-school care is for children ages 6-12.
Enrollment options for preschool children include half days (7:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) or full days (7:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) Extended day and after-school care runs from 2:30-5:30 p.m. The school offers two-day, three-day and five-day weekly programs, its Facebook page states.
Enrollment is based on a first-come, first serve basis, and interest forms can be completed online. Third Bend Studio follows Denton ISD’s 2026-27 school calendar, according to its Facebook.
Zooming in
The business features several different play areas where children can draw, play with building blocks, create fabric and Play-Doh art, and play with animal and dinosaur figures.
The facility also has a dedicated space for reading and an outdoor play area with yard games, and co-owner Decota Johnson said she is working to install more playground equipment such as swings and a slide, according to previous reporting.
Johnson, a former teacher at the Center for Young Children, co-owns the business with Maggie Harvey and Seda Turk, also former Center for Young Children teachers.
Looking ahead
Third Bend Studio will release its summer camp schedule in December, according to a social media post. A website for the school is in development, according to previous reporting.
