Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is open. Call 901-755-5637.

Philosophy and Sponsorship

The Parent’s Day Out and Preschool Program is a part of the outreach mission of Advent Presbyterian Church.  We believe that children learn best as they engage in age-appropriate activities with their peers in a happy, safe, and stimulating environment. It is our purpose to provide a program which is educationally sound, developmentally based, and staffed by caring, qualified Christian adults.  Our program operates under the supervision of the Advent Preschool/Parent’s Day Out Board of Directors.

We use the Tennessee Early Learning Developmental Standards (TNELDS) curriculum as the basis of our teaching program. This curriculum is provided by the state of Tennessee. Language, early literacy, math, science, music, and art are all part of our daily routine. General health is incorporated throughout the year. Personal safety is presented as required by the Tennessee Department of Human Services. Hands-on activities are encouraged in all areas, especially in teaching math, sorting, and classifying skills.

Preschool & PDO

 

Our toddler, two, and three-year-old children begin to share, take turns, pick up, and sort toys. They also enjoy listening to stories at circle time, singing, and learning finger plays, as well as daily art activities. Colors and shapes are emphasized at this age. Letters and numbers are introduced in print. In addition, our Threes work on developing fine motor skills through play and by learning to hold and use scissors and pencils appropriately.

Our Four-year and Transition classes focus on kindergarten reading/literacy and math readiness skills. The Transition class bridges the gap for those students not quite ready for Kindergarten or who have missed the cut-off date and have previously completed a Four-year class.

All ages have the opportunity for large motor development through climbing, digging, jumping, and running on the playground or playing with balls, hoops, and games outdoors and creative movement. It is our goal to help all children develop a strong academic, social, and spiritual foundation. We give them all they need to be independent, confident learners. In addition, we offer two optional pull-out programs, Jr. Stem Lab and Building Blocks Soccer, for our students three years old and up. 

Children also receive a Christian education in a Christian-centered environment. They are shown and taught about God’s love for them in Jesus Christ. Bible stories are shared and Christian songs are taught, in our weekly Chapel program. Our students all learn to pray daily and in Chapel. Christian values such as love of God, loving others, gratitude, respect, sharing, giving, and forgiving are reinforced throughout the day. Opportunities are made for them to learn how to serve others. Our preschool families are invited and welcome to participate in Advent’s Sunday morning worship either in Cordova or Arllington. Hope to see you there!

Hours and Days of Operation

Advent Parent’s Day Out program and Preschool is for children 12 months through 5 years of age and operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.  Our school year begins the day after Labor Day through mid-May and follows Bartlett City Schools’ breaks and holidays.  

Fees and documents needed for the 2024-2025 School Year

Enrollment paperwork, current TN immunization record, and $75 non-refundable Activity Fee are required to hold placement for September  2024. Tuition is paid one month in advance and is due on the first of each month. September’s tuition will be debited/charged August 1st.

*The age determination cut-off date is August 15. If your child starts in the toddler class at 12 months, please realize the future class cut-off date will be adhered to.

**Three-year-old students must be using the toilet independently prior to entering the Three-year-old Class.

***Threes and Fours may attend up to 5 days/week. Add above tuition amounts together to get your total monthly payment.