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Hands Up! is a 2-year preschool program for 2 1/2 – 4 year olds that incorporates hands-on learning and encourages critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.

  • All parents are encouraged to come in for a tour prior to applying. We would love to spend some time with our potential new friend as well.
  • Complete application ($25 application fee) and review Parent Handbook with Director/Assistant Director.
  • Apply for DHS Certificate (as needed).
  • Apply for scholarship (as needed). Scholarships are need based and determined by in-house scholarship committee (within 1-2 weeks of completion).

Enrollment Process

Enrollment Process

  • All parents are encouraged to come in for a tour prior to applying. We would love to spend some time with our potential new friend as well.
  • Complete application ($25 application fee) and review Parent Handbook with Director/Assistant Director.
  • Apply for DHS Certificate (as needed).
  • Apply for scholarship (as needed). Scholarships are need based and determined by in-house scholarship committee (within 1-2 weeks of completion).

Tuition & Scholarships

2020-2021 Hands Up! Tuition Schedule

  • Preschool Tuition – $570 per month
  • School Age Tuition – $432 per month
  • Scholarships are need based and determined by in-house scholarship committee (within 1-2 weeks of completion)

Hands Up! Preschool partners with families to provide a quality education, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond. One of the ways we do this is through our Parental Involvement Program. All Hands Up! Preschool parents are required to complete 3 hours of volunteer work at the school, as well as one 1-hour class per month during the school year. 

Parent Expectations

Parent Expectations

Hands Up! Preschool partners with families to provide a quality education, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond. One of the ways we do this is through our Parental Involvement Program. All Hands Up! Preschool parents are required to complete 3 hours of volunteer work at the school, as well as one 1-hour class per month during the school year.

COVID-19 Precautions

In an effort to do our part in preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we have taken the following measures:

  • reduced class sizes
  • consistent sanitation schedule
  • limited access to the building
  • quarterly professional COVID-19 sanitation spray and coating

Goals of Hands Up! Preschool

At Hands Up! Preschool, we partner with families for a lifetime of learning. We prepare our students, and their families, for Kindergarten and beyond. Our 2-year preschool program uses the High Scope Curriculum, which incorporates active, hands on learning, critical thinking, conflict resolution skills in a positive, choice-based environment. In combination with our degreed teachers and 8:1 rations, this high-quality, early childhood education program encourages:

High Order Thinking Skills

Better reading, writing & mathematical abilities

Better social skills

Fewer grade retentions

Higher graduation rates

Fewer special education placements

Fewer behavior problems

Less societal disengagement later in life

More economic productivity later in life

Higher sense of social stability later in life

Location: 185 Greenfield Drive Jackson, TN 38305
(Please Note: you cannot access the school via Old Hickory Blvd., as Google Maps indicates. Please access Greenfield Drive from Hollywood Drive. 

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