Ivybrook Academy Franklin

Ivybrook Academy Franklin Where Your Child Will Thrive

A Reggio Emilia + Montessori
Half-Day Preschool

09/01/2026

Our Young Twos explored a “tomato soup” sensory bin filled with hands-on fun!

Sensory play encourages curiosity, strengthens fine-motor skills, and gives students the opportunity to explore textures, colors, and pretend play through their senses.

Nothing like a little *soup-er* fun to make learning delicious! 🍅✨

PreschoolFun HandsOnLearning

Every child learns differently. Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences is one of the frameworks that shapes o...
08/31/2026

Every child learns differently. Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences is one of the frameworks that shapes our curriculum at Ivybrook Academy.

Some children process the world through movement. Others through music, spatial reasoning, or interpersonal connection. Traditional classrooms tend to favor linguistic and logical-mathematical learners. Our blended curriculum is designed to honor all of them.

In practice, this means a single concept might be explored through building, drawing, group discussion, and hands-on experimentation within the same classroom.

“Seeing the world through the eyes of a child is the purest joy that anyone can experience.”✨Meet our 2026-2027 educator...
08/27/2026

“Seeing the world through the eyes of a child is the purest joy that anyone can experience.”

✨Meet our 2026-2027 educators through the eyes of our students. ✨

✨Meet our all school educators ✨✨Meet Ms. Holland, our Discovery educator ✨“She is such a sweet, patient, and caring mem...
08/26/2026

✨Meet our all school educators ✨

✨Meet Ms. Holland, our Discovery educator ✨

“She is such a sweet, patient, and caring member of our Ivybrook Academy family. Ms. Holland has a special way of connecting with every single student, and it doesn’t take long for the children to feel comfortable, loved, and right at home with her.

She brings so much warmth, creativity, and joy into our Discovery classroom and has a wonderful imagination when it comes to creating fun and meaningful experiences for our students.  Ms. Holland pours her heart into everything she does. We feel so lucky to have her as part of our Ivybrook family.”

✨Meet our all school educators ✨

✨Ms. Tess our MWF floating educator ✨

“Ms. Tess has been such a wonderful and growing presence at our school! The children absolutely adore her, and she has an amazing ability to form quick, meaningful bonds with them. We often hear the kiddos asking to see Ms. Tess or requesting that she come play with them. She has a natural way of making children feel comfortable and valued, quickly becoming a favorite!
We also truly appreciate the initiative she shows throughout the school.

When she notices something that needs to be done, she jumps right in and takes care of it quickly and thoughtfully. Her willingness to help, attention to detail, and genuine connection with the children make her such a valuable part of our school community. We are so grateful to have Ms. Tess on our team!”

✨Meet our all school educators ✨

✨Ms. Melody our TTh floating educator ✨

“Ms. Melody is a fabulous addition to our Ivybrook team! The students already love her and are asking to see her the second we open the car door!

Her kind, calm, and collected presence has made our students feel safe and comforted. She has a positive attitude and a smile that brightens anyone’s day! She is truly a team player and we are so thankful to have her as an Ivybrook educator!”

08/26/2026

Our outdoor classroom is one of your favorite places to be! From Discovering creepy crawlers, getting or gross motor wiggles out, or to imitating our educators, we have so much fun!

Our educators are not standing at the front of the room delivering lessons. They're beside the child, observing, documen...
08/24/2026

Our educators are not standing at the front of the room delivering lessons. They're beside the child, observing, documenting, and responding.

This is what it means to be a guide rather than a lecturer. Our teachers watch for the moments when a child is ready for a new challenge, and they introduce it at exactly the right time.

They document learning so they can tailor their approach to each student. They ask open-ended questions that encourage children to think deeper rather than simply giving answers.

The result is a classroom where every child is met where they are and gently encouraged to grow from there.

✨Meet our Young 2s educators ✨Swipe ➡️ to see Ms. Airiana and Ms. Tayalla through the eyes of our community.✨Ms. Airiana...
08/19/2026

✨Meet our Young 2s educators ✨

Swipe ➡️ to see Ms. Airiana and Ms. Tayalla through the eyes of our community.

✨Ms. Airiana through the eyes of our Directors. ✨

“Ms. Airiana is calm, kind, and caring in every way. She has such a gentle way of connecting with our littles and meeting them exactly where they are.

What I love most about Ms. Airiana is that she never stops wanting to learn and grow. She is always looking for ways to be a better teacher and give her students the very best. She cares so deeply about their emotional and educational needs, and you can truly see how much thought and heart she puts into her classroom.

Our littles are so lucky to have a teacher who loves them, learns alongside them, comforts them, laughs with them, and pours so much of her heart into helping them grow. Ms. Airiana is truly such a special teacher, and we are so grateful for all that she does for our children!”

✨Meet Ms. Tayalla through the eyes of our Director ✨

“Meet Ms. Tayalla! We are so excited to welcome her to the Ivybrook team! Ms. Tayalla brings a calm, consistent, and easygoing presence to the classroom. She loves working alongside her fellow teachers and is always ready to dance, laugh, and have fun with our students!

Ms. Tayalla has a passion for caring for children and hopes to become a pediatric doctor one day. We are so happy to have her as part of our Ivybrook family and can’t wait to watch her grow with us!”

The learning environment at Ivybrook Academy is intentionally designed to teach.Child-height shelves invite students to ...
08/17/2026

The learning environment at Ivybrook Academy is intentionally designed to teach.

Child-height shelves invite students to choose their own work. Defined areas for reading, building, and creating give children ownership of how they move through the classroom.

Every element is placed with purpose, designed to build independence, encourage focus, and support a child's ability to self-direct. When the environment does its job, children feel confident enough to take the lead in their own learning.

✨Meet our Older 2s educators ✨Swipe ➡️ to see Ms. Sue and Ms. Sara through the eyes of our community.✨Meet Ms. Sue throu...
08/14/2026

✨Meet our Older 2s educators ✨

Swipe ➡️ to see Ms. Sue and Ms. Sara through the eyes of our community.

✨Meet Ms. Sue through the eyes of an Ivybrook Parent ✨

“It is my pleasure to share how much Ms. Sue has meant to our family. From the very first day, it was clear that she is a truly special educator.

Ms. Sue has a unique gift for connecting with her students through humor, which makes the classroom a place where they are excited to show up every day. Beyond the laughs, she possesses an incredible ability to encourage kids through every emotion and developmental stage. As a parent, there is nothing more reassuring than hearing her comforting tone; it is all the evidence you need to know how deeply she cares for and loves the children in her care.

Furthermore, she creates an environment where every child feels heard. She genuinely embraces the stories the kids tell, validating their experiences and constantly encouraging their imagination to grow. Ms. Sue doesn’t just teach; she nurtures the spirit of every student she works with, and we are so grateful for the impact she has had on my child.”

✨Ms. Sara through the eyes of an Ivybrook Parent. ✨

“When I think about Mrs Sara I am flooded with happy feelings and thoughts so it’s hard to choose how to explain those!

Two of my kids have been in her class, and let’s just say they are officially obsessed with her 🫶 They talk about her constantly at school, at home, even on the weekends! She is so animated and enthusiastic, but what I love most is how she truly gets their emotional and educational needs. She meets them exactly where they are and helps them grow in such a sweet, personalized way. The way she has boosted my kids confidence speaks volumes alone. 

As a mom, there is no better feeling than knowing your kids are being poured into and loved so fully when they’re away from you. We adore Mrs. Sara and are so excited for all the new families who get to experience the magic of her classroom! You and your kids are in for such a sweet treat.”

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1268 Lewisburg Pike
Franklin, TN
37604

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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