Preschool
St. B's Preschool program is licensed* by the Department of Human Services and is consistently rated a 3 star program. We also implement the Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) set by the National Association of Education of Young People (NAEYC).
We strive to provide a loving and accepting atmosphere as we endeavor to give them the highest quality of education. We want every child to feel known and loved.
Preschool hours (3 years old through Pre-K) are from 9:30-2:30 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from late August to May.
*Read the licensing rules for child care centers here.
Curriculum & Activities
In our Preschool classrooms we have a wide variety of learning opportunities for children. Guided by the Tennessee Early Learning Standards, classrooms are center-based so children have opportunities to participate in math, language, science, writing, music, art, and dramatic play. We use the “Handwriting Without Tears” program to help children learn letter recognition and formation. “Zoo-Phonics” uses letter sounds and gross motor skills to help bring phonics to life. Music class, Creative Connections (gross motor development), STEAM labs, in-house field trips, and guest speakers help enhance your child’s learning experience.
Favorite preschool activities include Farm Day, Barnyard Music Day, Thanksgiving Feasts, Christmas Program, Father’s/Grandfather's Day celebration, Mother’s/Grandmother’s Day celebration, and Open Playground Days in the summer.
Application Information
Our registration operates through rolling applications. We accept applications throughout the year. Application priority is given to those students currently enrolled, siblings, and members of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church. Following these preferences, our waitlist is based on date of application.
Please join us for one of our prospective parent meetings and a tour of the facilities. Tours are on pause for the summer. Our next Prospective Parent Tour will be:
🗓️ Wednesday, October 22 at 10:00 a.m.
📋 To apply and join our waitlist click HERE.
For questions or to RSVP for the Prospective Parent tour please contact Kelly Hull at 615.373.4633 or by clicking the contact button.
Tuition for the 2025-2026 school year*
Toddler 1 Day: $193/mo
Toddler 2 Days: $359/mo
2s: $372/mo
Preschool: $568/mo
*These rates include a $23/day security fee per student
Partnering with Parents
We strive to form a partnership between parents and teachers to give children the best possible learning experience. Parent activities include monthly prayer time, educational speakers, children’s music programs, and in-house field trips. Parent-teachers conferences are held twice during the school year for children in the Preschool program.
Parent Involvement
Parents can get involved with our program in a variety of ways:
Parent Advisory Committee - comprised of parents in the Preschool Program. Assist in event planning and volunteer recruitment.
Room parents and prayer parents.
Volunteer for special events.
Share about different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Assist teachers in the classroom as needed.
Click HERE to access our key dates for the 2025-2026 school year.
Parent Communication
Monthly newsletter – A newsletter will be sent home informing parents of calendar events, activities, policy information, and school announcements.
Bulletin board – Each teacher will post the following on a bulletin board outside their classroom: schedule for the month, announcements, class calendar, current changes or corrections, and sign-up sheets for events.
Class calendar – The teachers of all preschool classes will send home a calendar at the beginning of each month concerning activities, scripture verses, etc. that will be included in the unit plans for the month.