Preschools in Franklin, TN

Franklin has 29 preschools in Tennessee's Williamson County on this page, and the local trade here is dominated by full-day centers that take children from infancy through Pre-K. One school, Ferntop Nature School, is based in Fairview and sits on the page with the rest. Several of the schools carry Cool Springs in their names: Academy of Cool Springs, The Goddard School of Franklin - Cool Springs, Celebree School of Franklin-Cool Springs and Primrose School of Cool Springs. Others work from Berry Farms, Westhaven, Forrest Crossing and McKay's Mill.

The branded centers set the pattern. Kiddie Academy of Franklin, at 100 Westwind Court, runs age-specific rooms: infants from 6 weeks to 12 months, toddlers 13 to 24 months, early preschool for 2 year olds, preschool for 3 year olds and pre-kindergarten for 4 year olds, with CampVentures summer camp for children 2 to 8 years old. The Learning Experience - Franklin, TN enrolls children from 6 weeks to 5 years in rooms named Infants, Toddlers, Twaddlers, Preppers, Preschoolers and Kindergarteners. Celebree School of Franklin-Cool Springs is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and The Goddard School of Franklin - Berry Farms, at 98 Moss Lane, keeps the same 7:00 am to 6:00 pm weekday schedule.

The Academy schools share a curriculum. Academy of Cool Springs, Academy of Forrest Crossing, Academy of Seaboard Lane, Academy of Westhaven and Academy of McKay's Mill all teach from Frog Street and pair it with enrichment programs. Academy of Cool Springs is rated 4.9 from 92 reviews, and Academy of McKay's Mill, rated 4.7 from 44 reviews, received the Best of Music City Community's Choice Award for early childhood education.

Parents who want a different method have options. Ivybrook Academy is a half-day preschool on Lewisburg Pike for children from 18 months through age 6, blending Montessori and Reggio Emilia ideas and serving families across Williamson County including Brentwood, Cool Springs and Spring Hill. Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Franklin follows a Reggio-Emilia-inspired curriculum and is rated 5.0 from 45 reviews. Amazing Explorers Academy Franklin, at 7000 Longpoint Way, teaches a STEAM Investigation curriculum drawing on Reggio Emilia principles for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, open Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 6:00pm. Inge Smith Preschool is a Montessori program rated 5.0 from 3 reviews.

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Ivybrook Academy

4.9(28 reviews on Google)

1268 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin

  • Preschool program
  • Pre-K class
  • Infants and toddlers
(615) 933-6888

TOBschool

4.9(14 reviews on Google)

4419 S Carothers Rd, Franklin

  • Preschool program
  • Pre-K class
  • Tuition listed
(615) 261-9937

Ferntop Nature School

4.3(3 reviews on Google)

7731 Fernvale Rd, Franklin (based in Fairview)

  • Preschool program
  • Tuition listed
  • Waitlist

Forrest Park

4.8(4 reviews on Google)

496 Forrest Park Cir, Franklin

Language is another thread. Sol Spanish Immersion School teaches in Spanish from preschool through elementary grades for children age 2.5 and up, rated 4.8 from 17 reviews. Big Blue Marble Academy Franklin, on Battlewood Street in west Franklin, gives every classroom weekly Spanish and offers Soccer Shots or Tippie Toe dance for children two and up. Amazing Explorers Academy Franklin also teaches Spanish immersion.

Not every school here is a franchise. High Hopes Preschool and Pediatric Therapy is a non-profit that has combined therapy with inclusive early education since 1984, with physical, speech and occupational therapy built into the school day, which runs 8:30am to 3:30pm. It is rated 4.6 from 60 reviews. Creek Wood Academy has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children since 2010 and is rated 4.9 from 57 reviews, and The Gardner School of Franklin is NAEYC accredited and rated 3 stars by Tennessee's Star-Quality Child Care Program. Tennessee's Star-Quality program is voluntary, and a provider with fewer than 3 stars can still offer high-quality care.

Faith-based and small programs fill out the page. Rolling Hills Learning Center is a Christian preschool with locations in Franklin and Nolensville, where classes are placed by age as of August 15 and the younger groups choose a two day or three day week. Shining Light Christian Preschool and Berry's Chapel Preschool are rated 5.0 from 1 and 2 reviews. Small Fries In-Home Daycare is rated 4.2 from 5 reviews. Neighboring Brentwood, Nolensville, Spring Hill, Antioch and Nashville each have their own pages for families who want to look beyond Franklin.

Common questions about preschools in Franklin

Which Franklin preschools follow a Montessori or Reggio Emilia approach?

Ivybrook Academy blends Montessori and Reggio Emilia ideas in a half-day program on Lewisburg Pike. Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Franklin uses a Reggio-Emilia-inspired curriculum called Creatively Shine. Amazing Explorers Academy Franklin draws on Reggio Emilia principles in its STEAM Investigation curriculum, and Inge Smith Preschool is Montessori.

Where in Franklin can a child learn in Spanish?

Sol Spanish Immersion School teaches in Spanish from preschool through elementary grades for children age 2.5 and up. Amazing Explorers Academy Franklin offers Spanish immersion, and Big Blue Marble Academy Franklin gives every classroom weekly Spanish.

Which Franklin preschools run summer camp?

Kiddie Academy of Franklin runs CampVentures for children 2 to 8 years old. Amazing Explorers Academy Franklin and Big Blue Marble Academy Franklin both offer summer camp, as does The Goddard School of Franklin - Cool Springs. Ivybrook Academy and Rolling Hills Learning Center list summer programs too.

Which Franklin preschools have NAEYC accreditation or a Tennessee star rating?

Creek Wood Academy has held NAEYC accreditation since 2010. The Gardner School of Franklin is NAEYC accredited and rated 3 stars by Tennessee's Star-Quality Child Care Program, which is voluntary and awards 1 to 3 stars to providers that exceed minimum licensing standards.

Which Franklin preschool accepts child care subsidies?

Kiddie Academy of Franklin accepts child care subsidies. It serves infants through pre-kindergarten, with early drop-off and late pickup. Call the school to ask how a subsidy applies to your child's room.

Are there preschool pages for towns near Franklin?

Yes. Brentwood, Nolensville, Spring Hill, Antioch and Nashville each have their own page. Rolling Hills Learning Center has locations in both Franklin and Nolensville, and Ivybrook Academy serves families from Brentwood and Spring Hill.

Preschools near Franklin