Christian Teachings

& Exceptional Academics

Your Child Readies For School
& A Faith-Filled Life

Preschool | 3 - 6 Years | Serving Homewood, Pelham, Huntsville, Trussville, Hoover, AL

Q: WHAT STEPS HAVE YOU TAKEN TO ENSURE THE SECURITY AND SAFETY OF THE CAMPUS?

We place a very high value in the security of our campuses, and every effort is made to ensure that Heritage Preschools provides a safe and secure environment for children and staff. Every Heritage campus is equipped with high definition cameras on a DVR system, the ProCare Software® biometric fingerprint scanners for secure check in and out, and coded keypads at multiple points of entrance. Additionally, Heritage Preschools uses a Raptor data security system. This system assists our front office personnel by screening visitors using data received from their submitted drivers’ license.

Q: IN WHAT WAY ARE YOU A CHRISTIAN CHILDCARE CENTER?

Founded by Christians, Heritage Preschools believes that our purpose is to come alongside parents to cultivate students who are rooted and grounded in Christ, His love and His Truth so that they may continue to grow and flourish in every area of life for God’s glory. Toward that end, Heritage Preschools is directed by committed Christian leadership and hires Christian teachers who are eager to set an example that faith is for all of life. We are non-denominational and hold to a conservative set of beliefs about God and the Bible. This is all lived out through Heritage from our unique approach to child care, to stewardship of facilities, to choice of curriculum.

Q: HOW DO YOU CHOOSE YOUR TEACHERS?

With prayer and careful screening! Many of our teachers come to us by word of mouth through the Christian community. Each is interviewed by the campus director and administration. The candidate must have a credible Christian testimony and be a member in good standing with his or her church. Directors consider a candidate’s education, training and experience, and only hire individuals they believe will bring significant value to their school.

Q: WHAT TYPE OF TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR YOUR TEACHERS?

All teachers must be fingerprinted and pass the background clearance through the Alabama Department of Human Resources as well as participate in continuous training throughout the year. Although many of our teachers have degrees, we do not require a degree to be a teacher at Heritage Preschools (with the exception of Kindergarten teachers). Upon hire, new teachers must go through 5 days of training with the campus’ Classroom Coordinator and Training Specialist, and then work under an experienced Lead Teacher for further hands-on training in the classroom. Heritage Preschools also provides and requires mandatory training days for all staff to ensure continued excellence in childcare.

Q: DO YOU PROVIDE MEALS AND HAVE A MEAL PLAN FOR STUDENTS?

We provide nutritious, hot meals for students at breakfast and lunch. Afternoon snacks are served after nap and during the late afternoon. The meal plan is included in the price of tuition and is served to all students beginning in our Infant 3 class.

Q: HOW DO YOU PROTECT THE HEALTH OF STUDENTS AND STAFF?

At Heritage student health and safety is our number one concern! Not only are our facilities kept clean and sanitary, but we place a strong emphasis on personal hygiene for both staff and students. We also focus on running a “well-child school.” The Heritage Preschools Medical/Sickness Policy is outlined in our Enrollment Packet and further shows how we safeguard students and staff from illness.

Q: WHAT TYPE OF CURRICULUM DO YOU USE?

Abeka is one of the premiere Christian curriculums used by private educators for the last forty years. It provides a comprehensive Biblical approach to teaching academics and character. This advanced curriculum pairs perfectly with Heritage Preschools’ philosophy of education and classical approach to learning, providing students with the foundation for academic success.

Q: HOW DO YOU HANDLE CHILDREN’S CLASSROOM PROMOTIONS?

When a teacher sees that a student meets the milestone goals for the classroom and is in the appropriate age range to move up, the teacher will complete a Request For Promotion Form. This form alerts the administration that the student is eligible for promotion due to age and ability. Administration then informs the parent that the child is ready for advancement to the next class.

Q: WHAT CAN I DO TO ENSURE A SEAMLESS TRANSITION FROM HOME TO CARE AT HERITAGE IF I AM BREASTFEEDING MY INFANT?

We recommend introducing a bottle to your infant at least two weeks prior to starting at Heritage. By no means does this mean that you must strictly use a bottle when at home! We strongly support the decision a mom makes when she commits to breastfeeding. However, because we strive for the best possible care for your baby, we encourage as much consistency as possible between home and school.

4 Rooms Take Them From Preschool To Kindergarten

Your preschooler moves through classrooms that continue to prepare them for the school years ahead and to live a life dedicated to the glory of God. Caring teachers work with you to determine your child’s readiness to advance.

State-Of-The-Art Biometric Access & More For Safety

You feel confident in your child’s safety and security with biometric access door controls, an HD internal-use camera system, plus fenced play areas, and CPR-certified staff. They stay safe and protected from drop-off to pick-up every day.

So Clean & Fresh, You Can Smell It

Staff clean and sanitize during the day, and a professional cleaning crew visits every night to keep your child’s classroom and common areas spotless and germ-free. It’s so clean and fresh, you smell it when you walk in.

Daily Bible Lessons With The Site Director

Your child’s day begins with a Bible lesson from the director. They pray, learn scripture verses, sing Bible songs, and hear stories that help deepen the foundation of their Christian faith. This daily fellowship time fosters character and values.

Kindergarten Readiness That Local School Teachers Praise

Local public school teachers notice and know which students graduated from Heritage. With a strong focus on literacy and academics, your preschooler heads to elementary school with the skills, structure, and knowledge they need to succeed.

Outdoor Play For Fun, Fitness, & Motor Skills

Beautiful, age-level playgrounds, fields for group play, and a splash pad for water fun on hot summer days keep your child engaged, active, and growing into their gross motor skills. Poured rubber surfaces and awnings protect from bumps and sunburn.

Creative Enrichments Included In Your Tuition

Your preschooler has art and music enrichment activities built into their day and built into your tuition. The arts give your child an outlet for creativity and self-expression as they enhance critical thinking and cognitive skills.

Add Dance, Karate, & Sports To Their Week

For small additional fees, you add ballet, karate, soccer, or LeapStar sports to your child’s weekly schedule. They learn balance, coordination, teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and discipline with fun pull-out classes held onsite for your convenience.

An All-Inclusive Food Program Keeps Them Full & Focused

You save time and money and know your child always gets the proper nutrition with breakfasts, lunches, and snacks included in your tuition. A cook prepares meals fresh onsite in a nut-free/peanut-free kitchen and accounts for allergies and sensitivities.

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What Happens In Your Preschooler’s Classroom?

Every comfortable, well-appointed preschool classroom (Intermediate, Advanced, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten) has the materials your child needs to grow in their faith and academics under the guidance of loving teachers. State-of-the-art Smartboards familiarize them with the technology they’ll see in school.

INTERMEDIATE (36 months - 4 years)

Your child’s teachers transition them from the toddler rooms to the preschool program with love, compassion, and support. Your little learner begins their academic journey in earnest and builds their faith with daily and weekly Bible teachings. Activities include:

Bible lessons that build character and foster appropriate behaviors and manners
Phonetics, blends, letter recognition and writing, and vocabulary with Abeka®
Number recognition and writing, counting, patterns, and pre-math with Abeka®
Art and music enrichments
Introduction to reading circle time
Gross and fine motor skill development through indoor and outdoor lessons/play

ADVANCED (3.5 years - 4.5 years)

Your preschooler’s skills continue to grow as they actively explore and discover learning centers in their classroom. Teachers guide them through group and individual activities that focus on literacy and character development through faith. Activities include:

Bible lessons that build character and foster appropriate behaviors and manners
Writing the alphabet and their names
Phonetics, blends, and literacy skills like sounding out words with Abeka®
Writing numbers, counting, patterns, and pre-math with Abeka®
Circle reading time
Art and music enrichments
Gross and fine motor skill development through indoor and outdoor lessons/play

PRE-KINDERGARTEN (4 years - 5 years)

Your prekindergartener prepares for the school years with focused literacy instruction and active, play-based lessons and learning centers that encourage discovery and critical thinking. Teachers gently challenge your child to reach new milestones while intertwining crucial school skills. Activities include:

Bible lessons that build character and foster appropriate behaviors and manners
Counting to 100, writing all numbers, and basic math with Abeka®
Abeka® Little Books for reading one- and two-syllable words all by themselves
Mastering writing the alphabet and their name
Circle reading time
Art and music enrichments
Gross and fine motor skill development through indoor and outdoor lessons/play

KINDERGARTEN (5 years by September 1st)

Heritage Kindergarten offers a unique opportunity for your child to continue their learning in a familiar environment before heading to elementary school. Teachers reinforce strong academic foundations and Christ-centered learning as your kindergartener prepares to excel in school. Activities include:

Bible lessons that build character and foster appropriate behaviors and manners
Language and literacy learning with the Abeka® Advanced K5 curriculum
Active discovery at classroom learning centers
Circle reading time and group lessons
Deskwork that reinforces academics and soft school skills
Art and music enrichments
Gross and fine motor skill development through indoor and outdoor lessons/play

Heritage Kindergarten graduates show consistently high test scores and read at an average 2nd-grade level when entering elementary school.