The First Presbyterian Playschool began in 1971 and operates today as a licensed half-day program for two through four-year-olds. Its purpose is to provide an opportunity for preschool children in this Church and community to participate in a structured educational program with the companionship of their peers in an environment scaled to their needs under trained supervision. There are six permane
nt teachers. All teachers have many years of experience in the classroom. In addition, teachers attend eighteen to twenty-one hours of workshops yearly. All teachers are certified in CPR and First Aid. Programs are offered either Monday-Wednesday-Friday (3-days), Tuesday-Thursday (2 days) or Monday-Friday (5 days). Registration is in March each year and classes will be filled by a lottery system in the spring and from a waiting list during the school year if necessary. The Playschool has been licensed by the Tennessee Department of Human Services and received a Three-Star Rating under the new assessment program for daycare and preschools.
