North Richland Hills

ADDRESS

7515 Smithfield Rd, North Richland Hills, TX 76182

Phone

Current Families: (817) 849-2331
Prospective Families: (817) 854-1524

MEET OUR DIRECTOR

Mrs. Diedre Bentz, Director at Early Care and Education – North Richland Hills

Ms. Diedre Bentz

School Director

Experience: 28 Years 

Degree: Associate of Applied Science in Business 

Credentials: Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), State Director’s Credential/License, CPR/First Aid Certified 

Early Care & Education – North Richland Hills 
Director-NRH@EarlyCareAndEducation.com 
817-849-2331 

Ms. Diedre brings nearly three decades of Early Childhood Education experience to Early Care and Education in North Richland Hills. Since beginning her career in 1998, she has developed a steady, knowledgeable leadership style grounded in quality care and developmental growth. She holds an Associate of Applied Science in Business, along with her Child Development Associate Credential, State Director’s Credential/License, and CPR/First Aid certification. 

Since joining the organization in May 2022, Ms. Diedre has supported infant, toddler, preschool, Pre-K, before and after school, and summer/holiday programs with a focus on strong educational foundations. She believes the preschool years are especially important and works to create environments where children have space, support, and encouragement to grow. 

A native Texan from the Fort Worth area, Ms. Diedre and her husband have three children, two grandchildren, a dog named Simon, a cat named Sophie, and several fish tanks. She enjoys watching hockey and F1 racing, mountain biking, and solving mystery puzzles with her son. Her work as an early educator is driven by the opportunity to influence future generations during some of the most meaningful years of development. 

About our school

At Early Care and Education: North Richland Hills, we create a warm and engaging space where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Conveniently located at 7515 Smithfield Rd, our center provides exceptional early childhood education for children as young as 6 weeks old. With a focus on academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and kindergarten readiness, we utilize research-backed Frog Street curriculum to support every child’s development.

Beyond early learning, we offer before and after-school care, ensuring a smooth transition between home and school. Our STEM Station program immerses children in hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, art, and math, while our summer and holiday camps keep young minds engaged all year long.

If you’re looking for a trusted, high-quality learning environment that nurtures every stage of your child’s early development, Early Care and Education: North Richland Hills is the perfect choice. Schedule a tour today and experience the difference!

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North Richland Hills reviews

Dani Beavers
Dani Beavers
June 12, 2026

We love being here! My son is in young preschool and adores Ms Brianna! He is 2.5 and almost completely potty trained all thanks to her! My infant loves Ms Lora, Ms Amanda and Ms Kelsie! The teachers at this daycare truly honestly care about your children and it is such a comforting feeling

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Mitch Allen
Mitch Allen
June 11, 2026

The teachers here at NRH Early care and Education are great. Paige, Sierrha, Ashlyn, Anna, Briana, Miranda, Mrs. Cole, Jenny, Mrs. Harris, Caroline, these are all the women that have helped our kids learn and grow. Shannon and Diedra do a great job facilitating the parents and teachers. The communication is great and they go out of there way to help. Mrs. Chris has probably the most important job here, feeding all the kids haha. There is no place that is perfect but they make it the best they can. Something that you don’t realize until you have kids is how underserved the industry is. The people we have dealt with have been great.

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Sarah Hesse
Sarah Hesse
June 10, 2026

It’s wonderful being able to trust people with your children. I have two daughters that attend here and everyone has been kind and caring from the infant room to pre k. Brianna, Sierah, Ashlyn, Paige, Sydney, Anna, Ms. Harris, and Carolyn do a phenomenal job of communicating and making our kids feel welcome. We are always greeted when we walk in and are updated on all necessary information. I truly appreciate the work these wonderful people do every day to provide a safe and happy environment for my girls! They go beyond 5 stars.

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Shirine Daneshmand
Shirine Daneshmand
June 10, 2026

We love our teachers here! They are attentive, consistent, kind. Shoutout Paige, Amanda, lora in the infant room and Jennie in the preschool room!

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Nancy Seffein
Nancy Seffein
April 22, 2026

Our family has had such a wonderful experience with this daycare. The teachers are patient, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child’s growth. My child comes home excited to share what they did every day. The communication is excellent, the environment is clean and welcoming, and the staff truly feels like an extension of our family. Highly recommend.

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