TLC Child Care

Ages

3 years (& potty trained) – 6 years old (not in kindergarten)

Staff/Child Ratio

Pre-K 3/4: 1 staff for every 8 children
Pre-K 4/5: 1 staff for every 13 children

Chapel

One of our foundational principles is putting God first in our daily lives. Chapel is led by Pastor Randy Miller.

Curriculum

We believe in the early childhood approach to our learning environment. Our centers are set up for hands-on learning. We believe that children learn best through their 5 senses and hands-on discovery. We also have a large library which provides a rich literary environment.

Our curriculum prepares students for Kindergarten with pre-reading and pre-math skills. We use Creative Curriculum along with the Christian curriculum Bright Beginnings. ‘Keeping Kids Safe’ is a personal safety curriculum we teach. It is provided by the state of Tennessee.

Child Guidance

At TLC, our motto is to treat others the way we want to be treated. Children are guided in a positive and consistent manner at a level that is appropriate to their actions and their ages. We do not permit physical or emotional punishment.

Any concerns the staff might have regarding your child’s behavior will be discussed with you. If you have a concern, you may request a personal conference with your child’s teacher at any time.

Sample Schedule

Meals

Breakfast is served between 7:30 and 8:30 am
Lunch is served between 11:30 am and 12:00 pm
Afternoon snack is served between 2:30 pm and 3:00 pm

Weekly menus are posted on the Parent Information Bulletin Board and in each classroom. Preschool parents are provided a copy of the menu along with the 'Highlights of the Week'.

Staff should be made aware of any restrictions due to allergies or other health issues. We require that a medical statement from your doctor be included stating the allergy, symptoms, and treatment. Accommodations will be made for these restrictions to the best of our ability.

TLC participates in CACPF food program. Therefore, we provide nutritionally balanced meals, much like the public school lunches. Food from home is not allowed.

Parties

We love to celebrate special events with your child like birthday parties. Sign-up to bring food for holidays. Please coordinate your birthday party plans with your child’s teacher.

Rest Time
State Childcare Standards require by our pre-school programs have a minimum of one hour of rest time each day.

*Children are required to rest quietly on their mats, sleeping is not mandatory.

Clothing

Dress your child according to weather conditions. Sun hats in the warm weather and warm items (hat, mitts, and scarf) in the cooler weather. Please apply sunscreen your child before school when needed. Dress them in clothing that they can operate on their own. Tennis shoes are recommended for safe outside play.

Bring a complete change of clothing & label all clothing with your child’s name.

In accordance with our Tennessee State License, each child participating in a full day program is required to have at least one hour of outdoor play, weather permitting.

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