EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Serving Infants (ages six weeks and older) through Pre-K4

Hours: 6:30 A.M. - 6 P.M., Monday - Friday

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BCA's mission is to make disciples of Jesus, encourage lifelong learners, and value students in a nurturing community. We partner with families to teach, love, nurture and support children through each stage of their young lives. 

At Belvoir Christian Academy, we understand that the earliest years of a child’s life are crucial for their development, and our dedicated team is here to provide a safe, stimulating, and loving environment for your little ones.

Our early learning program for babies is designed to foster growth and development through a blend of structured activities and free play. We focus on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere where infants can explore, discover, and develop essential skills. From sensory exploration and motor skill development to early socialization and cognitive growth, our curriculum is tailored to meet the unique needs of each child.

Jump Start Your Little One's Education

The early learning program for infants at Belvoir Christian Academy emphasizes individualized attention and a low child-to-teacher ratio, ensuring that your baby receives the personal care and interaction they need to thrive. Our experienced and compassionate educators are dedicated to fostering a love for learning from the very beginning, helping to lay a strong foundation for your child’s future academic success.

Located conveniently in East Ridge, Belvoir Christian Academy is committed to partnering with families to support the holistic development of their children. Our large campus, combined with our knowledgeable staff, make us the ideal choice for parents seeking an early learning program for their babies and infants.

Discover the difference at Belvoir Christian Academy, where every child’s journey begins with love, learning, and laughter. Request information today to learn more about our early learning programs and our wonderful facility.

We offer a year-round program for infants - Pre-K4, open weekdays, 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., closed only on major holidays The program for infants through Pre-K2 is designed for families who need year-round care for all five days. Children who are in Pre-K3* and Pre-K4* may attend year-round or just for the academic school year, August through May. 

The Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 curriculum for the academic school year is a kindergarten-readiness program. We are fully licensed and accredited through the Tennessee Department of Education. The academic timeframe during the school year (Aug. - May) is 8:15 a.m. to noon. Following the morning curriculum period, children will then have lunch, followed by nap time. Lunch is included in pricing. Activities after naptime include snack, recess and classroom time until the end of the day. Weekly tuition covers the 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. hours, Monday - Friday.

After the academic year (August - May), the summer pre-school program includes many fun, seasonal and age-appropriate activities such as water days, movie and pajama days, visits from a petting zoo and more.

ACTIVITIES FOR EACH AGE

Beginning in the infant room, babies are nurtured and read to and engaged in play with a variety of infant developmental toys. Feeding and nap schedules vary for each child at this age. We offer a transitional space in the infant room for babies/early age one who are more mobile. To move into our official Pre-K1 class, children must be age one on or before Aug. 15, per TN State standards. 

In Pre-K1, children will take part in scheduled daily academic activities to prepare them for the next level of Pre-K2 and beyond. They will also eat lunch and nap as a group within their classroom.

Teachers work with the children each day on letter recognition and sounds, numbers, colors, shapes, calendar, weather, and students will receive daily Biblical teaching through age-appropriate lessons. Children in Pre-K4 attend the weekly chapel service on Wednesday mornings held in the sanctuary of the church next door to the school, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. On occasion, chapel is held in the gym, especially on days with inclement weather. 

Children regularly work on arts and crafts projects to develop fine motor skills, and at this level, they also begin to understand socialization skills and are encouraged to use simple manners, share play items and and take turns in their daily activities. 

The Pre-K1 and Pre-K2 classes both have separate playground areas with age-appropriate equipment. Pre-K3 and above have access to the main playground with multiple pieces of playground equipment to suit all ages. Children have the opportunity to play outside each day, weather-permitting, and have separate recess times from the older students. The school also has a full-size gymnasium to allow children ample room to play when weather does not allow for outside play time. We prohibit outside play when temperatures are above 95 or below 32 degrees.

Lunch is included in the weekly tuition. We have a fully-equipped kitchen and cafeteria where healthy meals are prepared, with lunch delivered to the classrooms of Infants - Pre-K4. As infants are able to eat "table food", we will feed them items listed on the provided monthly menus and adapt as needed for this age group. Until then, parents will need to provide formula and infant meals/snacks. 

Please let us know of any special dietary needs or food allergies to ensure your child's safety. We take extra precaution to protect children who have various food allergies to ensure that they are not exposed to foods/beverages that trigger their specific allergic reactions.

By Tennessee state law, children in Pre-K4 and under must be provided a nap/rest time of at least 1.5 hours. After lunch, children will lie down for nap with their designated nap mats or cots that we provide. Families must provide an all-in-one nap mat that provides a mat, blanket and pillow in one.

Families may request information, or contact Admissions at 423.622.3755, ext. 12 or admissions@bcacademy.net. We also encourage families to visit the facility by scheduling a tour through Admissions, offered between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

*Children who turn three on or before Aug. 15 are eligible to enroll in Pre-K3, but must be completely toilet-trained.