Preschools in Jackson, TN

Jackson's preschool page reaches well beyond the city. The page holds 13 preschools: 9 are in Madison County, 2 are in Gibson County and 2 are in Chester County, with businesses based in Humboldt, Henderson and Medina. Several programs name Henderson and Humboldt as places they serve. Anyone looking at preschools in Tennessee's western counties will find church programs, Head Start centers and a few independent schools mixed together, mostly with small review counts.

Church programs lead the local trade. Cumberland Street Preschool in Medina is the main ministry of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Medina and runs as a Christ-centered, licensed preschool for the community. First Presbyterian Playschool in Jackson offers play-based education for children 2 to 5 years old, and First Presbyterian Day School in Humboldt is also a preschool with one five-star review. Children's Discovery Learning Center, established in 2018, offers infant care, hands-on discovery activities, breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks with a faith-filled education on a daily curriculum. It is rated 3.7 from 7 reviews.

Our Little Treasures Preschool Academy is a family operated learning center in Jackson, tied to 3R's Child Development Center, a 501(c) organization. It enrolls 2, 3 and 4 year olds, runs a school age program, and is open Monday through Friday from 6am to 6pm. Days mix large and small group time, fine motor work, sensory play, dramatic play, music and gym time, and Fridays include a movie day with popcorn. It accepts child care subsidies and holds 5.0 from 3 reviews.

Hands Up! Preschool is an independent, nonprofit preschool that opened in the fall of 2012 for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. It follows a school-year calendar from August to May with a school day of 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, and before and after care are available for working families. It has one five-star review. Jackson Christian School is an independent, faith-based school educating students from infant through 12th grade, rated 3.7 from 3 reviews.

Best preschools in Jackson

Hands Up! Preschool

5.0(1 review on Google)

185 Greenfield Dr, Jackson

  • Preschool program
  • Infants and toddlers
  • Early drop-off or late pickup
(731) 300-4263

Head Start is a visible part of this area. Humboldt Headstart is operated through the Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council, which also runs weatherization, energy assistance and emergency food programs. It is rated 4.3 from 3 reviews. Henderson Head Start Center is rated 4.0 from 2 reviews. Lincoln Courts Headstart in Jackson is rated 1.7 from 3 reviews, two at one star and one at three stars. Head Start serves children ages 3 to 5, and Early Head Start serves children up to age 3. It is free to families with a low income, so a call is the way to confirm eligibility and enrollment.

Smaller names round out the page. Nova Early Learning Center in Jackson holds 5.0 from 4 reviews, all five stars. Noah's Ark Preschool serves families in Henderson with 5 from 2 reviews, both five stars. Review counts here are small across the board, so a perfect rating usually rests on one to four reviews and is worth a phone call.

Jackson sits among other pages families may want, including Lexington, Union City, Cordova, Collierville and Bartlett.

Common questions about preschools in Jackson

Which Jackson area preschools are run by churches?

Cumberland Street Preschool in Medina is the main ministry of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Medina. First Presbyterian Playschool in Jackson serves ages 2 to 5, and First Presbyterian Day School is in Humboldt. Children's Discovery Learning Center offers a faith-filled education in Jackson.

Where can I find infant care in Jackson?

Children's Discovery Learning Center offers infant care, and Hands Up! Preschool takes children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Jackson Christian School educates students from infant through 12th grade. Humboldt Headstart also takes infants and toddlers.

Is there a preschool open early in Jackson?

Our Little Treasures Preschool Academy is open Monday through Friday from 6am to 6pm for ages 2, 3 and 4 and also runs a school age program. Hands Up! Preschool offers before and after care for working families on a school day of 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Which preschools serve Henderson and Humboldt?

Noah's Ark Preschool and Henderson Head Start Center are both based in Henderson, in Chester County. Humboldt Headstart and First Presbyterian Day School are based in Humboldt, in Gibson County. Several of the Jackson programs also name those towns as places they serve.

Is there a nonprofit preschool in Jackson?

Hands Up! Preschool is an independent, nonprofit preschool that opened in the fall of 2012. Our Little Treasures Preschool Academy is tied to 3R's Child Development Center, a 501(c) organization. Both are in Jackson.

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