Small Blessings Preschool
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Welcome to Small Blessings Preschool
The mission of Small Blessings Preschool as a ministry of Hyde Park United Methodist, is to make God’s love real. With much dedication we seek to meet the needs of every child. Our program is developed to foster the growth and development of the students spiritually, emotionally, intellectually and physically.
Early Learning is fundamental; our school environment seeks to enhance self-esteem in an atmosphere that is both nurturing and challenging.
Programs
Small Blessings Preschool offers classes for two-year-olds, three-year-olds, and four-year-olds. We provide a variety of schedule options to meet families’ needs:
- Two-year-old classes: 2-day, 3-day, or 5-day options
- Three-year-old classes: 3-day, 4-day, or 5-day options
- Four-year-old VPK classes: 5-day program
Tuition
Monthly Tuition Rates
- Twos M–F: $696
- Twos MWF: $510
- Twos T/TH: $407
- 3-Day Threes: $530
- 4-Day Threes: $616
- 5-Day Threes: $693
- Four VPK: $634 (Pre-K4 without voucher: $1107)
Note: We offer a 10% sibling discount.
Registration Process
Please note: Enrollment season opens in January of each year for the following school year however, our interest form remains open throughout the year.
- Submit the waitlist. If you are adding multiple children to the waitlist, please fill out individual forms for each child.
- Administration will process waitlist and send email confirmation. Due to the number of requests, tours are NOT offered outside of enrollment season. Please feel free to utilize our virtual tour option.
- Beginning in January, families will be contacted and offered enrollment based on availability and birthday. Those not offered enrollment, due to availability, will automatically be placed into the waitlist for the next academic year. You will not be contacted unless you are offered a spot.
- Once you are offered a spot, you are invited to campus for a tour. Upon accepting the registration fees and first month’s tuition are due.
- The fun begins! Join us for orientation where you will meet teachers, staff and get a better understanding of what you can expect for the upcoming school year.
Small Blessings Preschool has an established, well-respected reputation based on the following principles:
- Small teacher-to-student ratio
- Qualified, loving staff
- Modern, well-equipped facility
- Age-appropriate curriculum
- Hands-on activities with center play and exploration
- Early literacy training through circle time, music and story time
- Assessment of each child’s cognitive, emotional and physical development
- Special events and enrichment activities
- Christian education is included in the curriculum
General Information
Hours of Operation
- Two and Three-year olds 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Four-year olds 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m. M-TH,
8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. F - Aftercare is offered from 12:30 p.m.–2 p.m. for VPK students on Friday, three-year-olds, and older twos only. We have found that most young two are not ready for the longer days.
Curriculum
Our preschool utilizes the Frog Street Curriculum. Teachers develop lessons plans based on the Florida Developmental Standards for young children. We conduct assessments, parent-teacher conferences, and promote therapy support as needed. We want your child to achieve success and milestones while at Small Blessings!
Small Blessings cares about children’s spiritual needs. Our religious curriculum includes weekly chapel, bible story lessons and activities from First Look curriculum by Orange Kids. We also say prayers before meals and sing songs in a daily basis.
Parent Committee
At Small Blessings, we promote the collaboration and engagement of families, educators and our South Tampa community to enrich the learning experiences of the children in our care. Please email Jamie Lee if you would like to join the parent committee.
Nondiscriminatory Policy
Interested in working with us?
Check out our open positions here.
