Tougaloo, MS

The Goddard School in Ridgeland offers a comprehensive F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that focuses on academic, social, and emotional development. Their curriculum includes STEAM learning, language arts, and character development programs. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate playgrounds, and bright, modern classrooms. Teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and receive ongoing professional development. The school emphasizes play-based learning while preparing children for kindergarten with structured academic components. Parents appreciate the daily communication through their proprietary app and the focus on individualized learning plans.

Primrose School of Northeast Jackson follows the exclusive Balanced Learning® approach, blending teacher-directed and child-initiated activities with a focus on character development and academics. Their curriculum includes literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies integrated with arts and physical development. The school features secure facilities with coded entry systems, dedicated age-appropriate playgrounds, and nutritionally balanced meals prepared on-site. All lead teachers have early childhood education credentials and participate in continuous training. The school is known for its strong parent communication through daily reports and regular conferences, plus special events that involve families in the learning process.

This KinderCare location offers a research-based curriculum that addresses all areas of child development, with special emphasis on literacy, math, and social-emotional skills. Their program includes Spanish exposure, music, and physical activities integrated throughout the day. The center features secure keypad entry, fenced playgrounds with age-appropriate equipment, and classrooms designed for specific developmental stages. Teachers receive comprehensive training in early childhood development and safety protocols. The center maintains low student-teacher ratios and provides regular progress reports to parents. Their before and after-school program includes transportation from local elementary schools and homework assistance.