Franklin First United Methodist Church Preschool & Parents Day Out Program
Our Purpose
We will provide your child a loving Christian environment where they can grow to become part of a caring, responsible community. We are designed to take a child from the first group experience as a toddler to a Kindergarten readiness classroom that prepares them for future adventures in education.
At Franklin First Preschool & Parent’s Day Out, we believe that the whole child is important. We look at your child’s development as spiritual, emotional, social, mental and physical. We provide an opportunity to develop each of these areas at his or her own pace. Your child’s self worth and self esteem are vital. That’s why we offer an atmosphere of love, warmth and safety. As one of a child’s first group encounters with other children, it is important that this experience is positive, uplifting and enjoyable.
The trust extended to us to care for children is not taken lightly. We will strive to make this program a meaningful place for both you and your child.
Contact Us
Jennifer Thorington, Preschool Director
Suzanne Strong, Preschool Assistant Director
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615-794-5386
Jennifer Thorington (left)
Jennifer has been the Preschool Director since March of 2014. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Tennessee Tech University and taught elementary school music before moving into the field of Early Childhood in 2007. Jennifer and her husband, Jacob, have 3 children, all graduates of FFUMC Preschool!
Suzanne Strong (right)
Suzanne has been a part of the preschool since 2006. She spent many years as a teacher, teaching children at every age at some point! She began working a few days in the admin office in 2014. Suzanne became the Assistant Director in 2014. She and her husband, Jim, have adult twin sons and two amazing daughters-in-law.
Each week the Children’s Ministry staff of Franklin First UMC visit the Preschool children for chapel time. We sing songs, learn Bible stories, and pray together. We use an A-Z curriculum and celebrate a different story or attribute of God for each alphabet letter.
Staff
All Franklin First Preschool & Parent’s Day Out teachers are CPR and First Aid certified for both adults and children and are updated in the latest training in the TNELDS, Tennessee Early Learning Developmental Standards. All teachers earn a minimum of 18 hours of additional training annually.