Preschool

ATTENTION:  As of 09/19/16, we have openings in our Pre-K Class. Call today

                        at 668-2690 for your child to become Kindergarten ready. 

 

FOREST HEIGHTS PRESCHOOL

Mrs. Laura Winberry, Director

Philosophy

Our preschool offers an atmosphere that is warm, caring, accepting and loving. Children are taught worthwhile values through sharing, taking turns, being friends and learning that they are important individuals. We want each child to love learning in his or her first preschool experience.

Children will have experiences in creative art and music, including group singing, fingerplays, movement and rhythm instruments, storytelling, language development, cognitive reasoning, activities which will develop small and large motor control and activities to celebrate holidays and seasons.

Each preschool day will offer a balance of teacher directed activity and free choice play. Children will have opportunities to develop social skills, independence and their unique talents and abilities.

Curriculum

Our preschool follows the State of Tennessee curriculum, TN-ELDS (Tennessee Early Learning Developmental Standards).  The TN-ELDS curriculum was developed to provide documentation of the continuum of developmental milestones from birth through age five based on the research about the processes, sequences, and long term consequences of early learning and development.  TN-ELDS covers:  speech and language development, early
literacy, math and science, social-emotional development, creative arts, and
physical development.

Tennessee Star Ratings  

Our center is evaluated annually by the Department of Human Services. We are assessed in the areas of director qualifications, professional development, compliance, parent involvement, ratios, benefits and program. We are pleased to announce that we have received a rating of three stars.

Governing Order

Our preschool is an outreach ministry of Forest Heights United Methodist Church to the community.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability or age. The preschool program is supervised by the Weekday Child Care Committee which consists of members of the Forest Heights  United Methodist  Church, one non-member parent, the professional staff of the church and the preschool director. There is also a Parent Advisory Committee consisting of five preschool parents who are selected by the director. They meet at least twice per year.

Fees

Classes with 1:4 ratios.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……..$135.00 weekly ($27.00 daily)
Classes with 1:5 ratios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. $130.00 weekly ($26.00 daily)
Classes with 1:6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … . . . . $120.00 weekly ($24.00 daily)
Classes with 1:9-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………….$110.00 weekly ($22.00 daily)

General Information

Hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Registration fee is $45.00 per family per year.
This fee is non-refundable and covers August through July. The registration fee includes a key fob for new families.

Lunch is NOT provided. The preschool provides a morning and afternoon snack and provides milk for the child’s lunch.

Gold Sneaker

Our center was recently recognized by the state of Tennessee as a Gold Sneaker Facility. The Gold Sneaker Initiative was developed to enhance policy related to health and wellness within licensed child care facilities across Tennessee.

Please contact Laura Winberry in the preschool office at 731-668-2690 for inquiries, to add your child’s name to the waiting list, or to schedule a tour.
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