Learning is fun at Hope!
Our curriculum emphasizes hands-on, play-oriented learning. Our teachers encourage children to learn by doing. In the infant/toddler classes, babies learn to separate from their parents and have their first social interactions. The one-year olds become better at sharing and are exposed to art and literature. Beginning with our two-year-old class, monthly units expose children to a variety of materials related to a theme. Specific goals and curriculum are established for each age group. We would love for you to see our program in action! Tours are given on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 am–Noon. Please enter at Entrance 4.
We provide a clean, safe facility where your child can learn from a wealth of materials while also having fun and acting like a kid. Our varied curriculum provides many different kinds of experiences for your child in order to promote physical, social, emotional, cognitive and spiritual development. We offer plenty of time for your child to try new things and learn at his or her own pace. We also keep child/teacher ratios low so teachers can offer individualized attention. Parents can download our Parent Handbook here.
CLASS OFFERINGS FOR 2017-18
Class hours: 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. September through May
Infants/Toddlers - Must be four months old by August 15, 2017. 2 days each week: Tuesday and Thursday.
Ones - Must have turned one by August 15, 2017. 3 days each week Tuesday, Thursday and Friday or 2 days each week Tuesday and Thursday (Children may attend 2 or 3 days).
Twos - Must have turned two by August 15, 2017. 3 days each week Tuesday, Thursday and Friday or 2 days each week Tuesday and Thursday (Children may attend 2 or 3 days).
Threes - Must have turned three by August 15, 2017. 3 days each week Tuesday, Thursday and Friday or 2 days each week Tuesday and Thursday (Children may attend 2 or 3 days).
Fours - Must have turned four by August 15, 2017. 3 days each week Tuesday, Thursday and Friday or 2 days each week Tuesday and Thursday (Children may attend 2 or 3 days).
Transition Class - Must have turned five by August 15, 2017. 3 days each week Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
TRANSITIONAL CLASS
Hope’s transitional class is a program specifically designed to meet the needs of students who have completed a four-year old program, yet are not quite ready for kindergarten. These children may have a late birthday that exceeds school cutoff or may need another year for social, emotional, intellectual or physical growth. The day is organized like a regular kindergarten class, but expands creative exploration to help the children develop confidence socially and academically. Due to the unique nature of this classroom, the teacher is able to develop more individualized plans based on each child’s ability. A personalized curriculum allows each child to move forward at their own pace fostering the confidence needed to succeed in kindergarten.
CLASS SIZES
We are committed to maintaining teacher/child ratios of not more than:
Infants/Toddlers: 1 teacher to 3.5 students (max class size: 7)
Ones: 1 teacher to 5.5 students (max class size: 11)
Twos: 1 teacher to 6 students (max class size: 12)
Threes: 1 teacher to 8 students (max class size: 16)
Fours: 1 teacher to 9 students (max class size: 18)
Transition: 1 teacher to 9 students (max class size: 18)
TUITION 2017-18
Infants attending 2 days each week- $200 for the month
Children attending 2 days each week-$190 for the month
Children attending 3 days each week-$275 for the month
Registration takes place annually for each school year. We start enrollment in February for fall classes. At the time of registration, we ask that you pay a registration fee of $60.00 per child or $85.00 per family. This fee is non-refundable.
ACTIVITY FEE
There is a one-time activity fee of $55.00 per child. This fee will be included with the first month’s tuition, due on May 1, 2017.
2017-18 Calendar
*Hope Preschool follows Shelby County Schools Incelment Weather Policy. In the event that Shelby County Schools close due to weather, Hope Preschool will close as well.
Welcome Hour Visits • August 24th
First Day of Preschool • August 29th
Professional Development Day (Preschool will be closed) • September 15th
Fall Break • October 9th – 13th
Thanksgiving Holiday • November 21th – 24th
Christmas Holiday • December 19th – January 2nd, 2018 (classes resume January 4th)
Professional Development Day (Preschool will be closed) • February 16th
Spring Break • March 12th – 16th
Good Friday (Preschool will be closed) • March 30th
Last Day of Preschool • May 22nd
CONTACT OR TAKE A TOUR
If you have any questions about the Preschool, please call the Preschool front desk at 901-844-4673, or email Janie Brooks, Hope Preschool Director. You are welcome to request a tour to see the program first-hand.
LICENSING AND ACCREDITATION
Hope Preschool follows the guidelines of National Association for the Education of Young Children and the licensing requirements of the Tennessee Department of Human Services.