Little Country Schoolhouse - Preschool & Early Learning Center

🌟 Key Highlights: Little Country Schoolhouse

The Little Country Schoolhouse (LCSH) is a private, independently owned and operated preschool and early childhood learning center in Clarksville, Tennessee. It is committed to providing a quality early childhood education program that utilizes Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) and a play-based philosophy to foster each child’s unique learning style and prepare them for a lifetime of learning.

🏫 Overview

• Type: Private / Independent Early Childhood and Daycare Center (Non-sectarian)

• Location: Clarksville, Tennessee (Montgomery County)

• Ages/Grades Served: Infants (6 weeks) through School Age (12 years)

• Enrollment: Licensed capacity of up to 294 students (varies daily).

• Core Mission: To achieve the highest standards in early childhood education, assuring families that their child will receive an appropriate and quality early childhood learning experience focused on fostering each child’s unique ability.

• Affiliation: Independently owned and operated.

• Accreditation: Licensed by the State of Tennessee as a Child Care Center. Actively works toward achieving high standards and recognition, often guided by principles from organizations like NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children).

• Focus: Full-time, year-round childcare and education based on Developmentally Appropriate Practices, covering infants through early elementary (including a focused K and 1st-grade curriculum).

✅ What Makes the School Unique?

LCSH is distinguished by its wide age range, structured play philosophy, and high-security focus:

• Wide Age Range and Year-Round Operation: Serves children from 6 weeks old up to age 12 with continuous operation from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. year-round, providing essential flexibility for working families. It also runs a Summer Fun School Age Program for children who have completed Kindergarten.

• Play-Based Philosophy (DAP): The core belief is that children learn best through the active participation of play, which provides the foundation for academic learning. The curriculum balances child-initiated activities (free play, centers) with adult-initiated activities (daily lessons, read-alouds, specialized subjects).

• Structured Curriculum: Weekly lesson plans are theme-based and incorporate Hands-on Art, Creative Movement, Number Play, Read-Aloud, Science, and daily unit studies, designed in conjunction with Age Appropriate State Standards.

• State-of-the-Art Security: The facility emphasizes safety with features like a secure access door entry system, a computerized clock-in/out system, and Security Observation Cameras in every classroom and throughout the campus.

• Unique Facilities & Enrichment: Features an in-ground pool with certified lifeguards available for potty-trained children aged 3 and up. It also offers specialized third-party enrichment programs (at extra cost) such as Dance Network, Soccer Shots, and Martial Arts.

• Four Playgrounds: Provides four age-appropriate playgrounds, including a covered toddler playground, to maximize outdoor play and physical development.

📞 Contact Information