Nurture a Love of Learning


We take advantage of the teachable moments that happen every day — opportunities to help your child grow, learn, and love. Preschool is just the beginning.

The academic exploration and play in the JA preschool years will instill in your child the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Through personal attention and a thoughtful academic curriculum, we are committed to the intellectual, spiritual, creative, social, emotional, and physical growth of your child.

Your child will explore and expand his or her knowledge of the world, all enhanced by an outstanding introduction to art, music, and libraries. Through hands-on activities, we’ll develop perceptual motor skills, strengthening the link between moving and learning.

In the end, we will give your child an excellent jump-start in reading, writing, listening, and speaking — all in an environment where children feel cared for and safe.


Engaging and imaginative, our programs will accelerate your child’s natural curiosity. We incorporate visual, auditory and tactile experiences to help gain a deeper understanding of the world. Through the world of play, we help build open hearts and minds.

In Preschool, your child will:

Receive a nurturing environment where teachers will partner with your family to help your child grow

Begin each day in morning meeting where we will build our classroom community through allegiance to our country praying and bible story

Grow in fine and gross motor skills in classroom activities and physical education

Explore the outdoors through play and socialization

Engage in science activities through interactive learning

Develop a love for learning through reading and phonemic awareness

Build relationships with other children in a safe and loving environment


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Student Support

We employ a team approach in meeting your child’s needs in a variety of areas. The team consists of the student, parents, teachers, support personnel, and outside professionals as indicated.


Meet Our Division Leader

Sandra Triplett
Head of Preschool

Sandra Triplett, a JA class of 2009 graduate, returned to JA in 2014 as a lower school teacher. She currently serves as the head of the Preschool. Sandra earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Mississippi. 


Lower School Calendar

  • Dec 04
    Wednesday

    LS Chapel

  • Dec 13
    Friday

    3rd Grade Play

  • Dec 19
    Thursday

    K5 Christmas Program

  • Dec 20
    Friday

    Class Christmas Parties

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