Brandon, MS

The Learning Tree Academy is a highly-regarded private preschool and childcare center offering comprehensive early childhood education programs. They feature a structured academic curriculum that includes phonics-based reading readiness, mathematics foundations, and hands-on science exploration. The center emphasizes character development and social-emotional learning through their "Character Counts" program. Facilities include age-appropriate classrooms with modern learning materials, secure outdoor playgrounds with safety surfaces, and dedicated infant rooms with separate sleeping areas. Teachers hold early childhood education credentials and participate in ongoing professional development. The center maintains low student-teacher ratios and uses electronic check-in systems for enhanced security.

Primrose School of Crossgates is part of the nationally recognized Primrose Schools franchise, offering the exclusive Balanced Learning® approach that blends purposeful play with nurturing guidance. Their curriculum focuses on literacy development, STEM activities, and creative arts while building essential social skills. The facility features secure, age-specific learning environments, commercial-grade kitchens providing nutritious meals, and monitored outdoor play areas. All lead teachers hold degrees in early childhood education or related fields, and the school maintains rigorous safety protocols including secured entry systems and comprehensive background checks. Parent communication includes daily updates through the Primrose Schools mobile app.

Creative Learning Center provides a nurturing educational environment with a strong focus on school readiness and whole-child development. Their curriculum incorporates Montessori-inspired learning stations alongside traditional preschool activities, emphasizing literacy development through the Zoo-phonics® program and mathematical concepts through hands-on manipulatives. The center features bright, well-organized classrooms, separate playgrounds for different age groups, and a dedicated music and movement room. Staff members participate in continuous training through the Mississippi State University Early Childhood Institute. The center offers flexible scheduling options and maintains an open-door policy for parent involvement, with regular parent-teacher conferences and classroom observations.