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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
What age children are eligible to attend Just A to Z Academy? Just A to Z Academy
accepts children ages 6 weeks of age and up.
How many students currently attend Just A to Z Academy?
Just A to Z Academy currently has just over 40 students. Our preschool holds up to 50 students. Does Just A to Z Academy offer part-time care options? Yes. Just A to Z offers part-time
care (2 and 3 day-a-week programs) for children age 3 and under. Regardless of the number of days a week
a student attends school, Just A to Z Academy encourages students to be in school between 8: 30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; this will
allow students to participate fully in our curriculum.
What is the student to teacher ratio at Just A to Z Academy?
The student to teacher ratio varies from classroom to classroom - depending on the ages of the children in the classroom.
In our infant classroom, the student to teacher ratio is 4 to 1. In our 1-year-olds classroom, the student to teacher ratio
is 5 to 1. In our 2-year-olds classroom, the student to teacher ratio is 6 to 1. And in our pre-school classroom,
the student to teacher ratio is 10 to 1.
Do Just A to Z Academy's teachers have any special credentials? Just
A to Z Academy's teachers are the key to our success in providing the highest quality pre-school experience. Our teachers
were selected because of their exceptional teaching skills and their ability to provide a warm, caring and stimulating environment
in which children can learn. Many of our teachers have degrees in education or other related areas of study. In addition,
all of Just A to Z Academy's teachers are certified in CPR and first aid. Can you tell me a little bit more about the teaching staff?
Just A to Z Academy
employs a qualified and highly dedicated staff. All staff are certified in first aid and infant/child CPR by the State of
Tennessee Department of Human Resources. All staff also undergo thorough reference and criminal background checks, and are
required to undergo a 90-day probationary period.
Just A to Z Academy also encourages and supports the continued
education of its staff through the organization of regular workshops and special training sessions, and by offering flexible
work schedules that enable teachers to pursue degrees and certifications at area universities.
Is
Just A to Z Academy an accredited childcare facility? We are a licensed childcare facility with three stars from the Sate
of Tennessee. Just A to Z Academy is actively pursuing accreditation. WE ARE A THREE STAR RATED PRESCHOOL.
What
are Just A to Z Academy's hours of operation? Just A to Z Academy is open from 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Does Just A to Z Academy operate during the summer? Yes. Just A to Z is open year round. We operate on a school year
basis from August to May and offer a summer curriculum.
On which holidays is Just A to Z Academy closed?
New Year's holiday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and
Christmas holidays. In addition, we are closed two additional days each year for teacher training. Holidays that fall on a
weekend will be observed on the weekday closest to that day. Specific dates for all scheduled closings will be provided in
writing in advance.
What is Just A to Z Academy's fee structure?
Please call Just A to Z Academy for current
tuition rates. Our phone number is 615-673-8990.
Does Just A to Z Academy offer sibling or pay-in-advance discounts?
Yes. Just A to Z Academy offers a sibling discount of $10/week per child. Full-time students are eligible for a 3 percent
discount if their tuition is paid by the 3rd of each month.
Does Just A to Z Academy provide snacks and/or meals,
or are meals provided by parents? Just A to Z Academy offers nutritious meals each day which includes Breakfast Lunch
and an afternoon snack.
Is Just A to Z Academy able to work with special diets and/or food allergies? Yes.
Nutritious meals are prepared to meet each child's individual needs.
Does Just A to Z Academy offer any special
programs? Yes. Just A to Z Academy offers music, computer and Spanish classes. We also offer a special literacy program through
Bringing Books to Life.
Does Just A to Z Academy encourage parental involvement? Yes. We have an active Parent
Teacher Organization. We also invite parents to participate in classroom activities as their schedules allow.
Can
Just A to Z Academy provide references from the parents of current or past students? Yes. Just A to Z Academy has a number
of parents who are willing and happy to share their experiences at Just A to Z Academy with those considering enrolling their
child/children at the school. Please call our school at 615-673-8990 for references.
What steps do I need to take
to schedule a tour of Just A to Z Academy? Just A to Z Academy welcomes visitors by appointment or on a drop-in basis. Our
children nap between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., so we ask that all visits take place before or after these times. To schedule
an appointment, please call Director Sabrina Tate at 615-673-8990.
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