Leaps N Bounds Academy

Leaps N Bounds Academy in Manchester is a daycare and preschool for children from 6 weeks to 5 years, and it is one of the only daycares in the city that takes infants. Hours are 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. Programs include infant care, toddler care for 19 months to 32 months and a curriculum for ages 3 to 5 tied to Tennessee Early Learning Developmental Standards and state pre-K areas such as language arts and math. The teaching philosophy favors creative, hands-on learning over spoon feeding, and children are taught to write so they can read. Days include music, dance and outdoor play. Families can apply online or call 931-954-0994. Rated 3.5 from 20 Google reviews, 12 of them five stars and 7 at one star.