Hillbrook Preschool Overview

About Hillbrook Preschool
Hillbrook Preschool is a new preschool in Starkville that offers children a chance to explore the world in a comfortable and safe home environment through a variety of carefully planned activities. The curriculum will draw heavily from the award winning book, The Complete Daily Curriculum for Early Childhood that focuses on using a variety of instructional strategies that reaches every type of learner. Activities and lessons will be structured to provide children with a wide range of experience with music, art, games, books, hands-on manipulatives, imaginative play, and nature with access to over 2 acres of land including an outdoor playground.

About the Class
Currently, Hillbrook Preschool has one 1/2 day preschool class that meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-11:30 am. Extended childcare hours are available (at 5$ per hour) with flexibility on an individual needs basis for those wanting a longer block of time.  The class is geared toward 4 and 5 year olds, but will accommodate children as young as 3. In accordance with Mississippi State's Child Care Licensing code, the class size will be limited to 6 children, maintaining an excellent child to teacher ratio while still providing the opportunity to practice positive social interaction with peers.

Tuition, Fees and Calendar
Tuition is $110 a month with a discount of $10 off if parents provide the snack for the whole class twice a month. Half of the first month's tuition is due upon registration and the second half is due by the15th of that month.  Each month's tuition is due by the 15th of that month.  Hillbrook Preschool will run from August - May (enrollment occurring throughout August) and will following the Starkville School District calendar for holidays and school breaks.  Additional or extended care hours will be billed at $5 an hour and may include school holidays depending on availability.

About the Teacher
Brittney Archibald received her Bachelor Degree in both Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education from Brigham Young University in 2004. Since then she's stayed at home to raise her 4 kids (currently ranging from 3 - 10  years old). During those years she has organized or participated in 3 different co-op style preschools and a 'Mommy-and-Me' Music Class.