Hope Preschool.
Learning is fun at Hope! Our curriculum emphasizes hands-on, play-oriented learning. We welcome children ages four months to five years for a 2-Day or 3-Day weekly program.
Our teachers encourage children to learn by
doing. In the infant classes, babies learn to separate from their
parents and have their first social interactions. The toddlers 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 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.
Inclusion Class (Special needs)
- Hope Presbyterian Preschool offers a class for children 3 and 4 years of age who have
identified special needs. The goal of this class is to offer
specialized instruction in an inclusive environment. With a low
teacher/child ratio (1-3), there is an emphasis on social and academic
skills. Children in this class must have
an IEP or IFSP in place and be observed during a typical day in a
classroom prior to placement. The observation information, as well as
input from parents and specialists, will determine placement. The
child’s placement will be reviewed each school year to ensure that the
child’s needs are met.
- We are excited to welcome Harwood Center Cordova Satellite Program to
our campus. Harwood Center provides services to children birth to
three years of age with developmental disabilities and support to their
families. The Les Passees organization allows this program to be
provided at no cost to eligible families. The Harwood class will be in
session only during Preschool hours. We look forward to building a
partnership with this amazing program.
If you know a child
that needs Harwood’s help, please call 901.448.6580 or
visit their website.
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.
Contact or take a Tour
If you have any questions about the Preschool, please contact our staff. 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.