Junior Kindergarten
Our Junior Kindergarten is designed for children who would benefit from an additional year of growth before entering kindergarten. This program provides a nurturing yet academically focused environment that strengthens confidence, independence, and readiness for the expectations of a traditional kindergarten classroom.
Curriculum Overview
Junior Kindergarten students participate in early reading and writing experiences that include letter sounds, phonemic awareness, sight word introduction, handwriting practice, and expressive language development. Math instruction expands to include counting, number relationships, patterns, simple addition and subtraction, and problem-solving. Science and STEM exploration encourage observation, questioning, and hands-on discovery. Bible lessons and classroom
discussions reinforce faith-based values and character development. Structured routines, independent work time, and collaborative activities prepare children for the pace and expectations of kindergarten.
Health & Safety Licensing
Presbyterian Day School’s Junior Kindergarten Program follows Tennessee DHS Child Care Licensing Regulations and aligns with TN-ELDS standards. Teachers are state-licensed or working toward certification and receive required CPR, first-aid, and emergency preparedness training. State-required child-to-staff ratios are maintained to ensure individualized instruction and support. Age-appropriate developmental screenings and ongoing assessments are used to guide instruction and support each child’s readiness for kindergarten.
** This classroom does not fulfill the TN Standards for Kindergarten requirements, this class is to prepare children and develop routines that ease the transition to kindergarten **