About Porter-Leath & University of Memphis Early Childhood Academy at Orange Mound
Orange Mound is home to this Porter-Leath academy, run together with the University of Memphis and built as a state-of-the-art facility that celebrates the neighborhood's artistic and cultural heritage. It enrolls children from 6 weeks to 5 years across Early Head Start, Head Start, Pre-K and tuition-based preschool classrooms, and DHS childcare certificates are accepted toward tuition. Breakfast, lunch and a snack are USDA-approved and served family-style. NAEYC accreditation is in place. An application, an enrollment interview and a family orientation make up the Head Start enrollment steps. Rated 4.4 from 35 Google reviews, 29 of them five stars and 5 one star. Karren Delaney is the assistant site manager. Early Head Start serves income eligible pregnant women and children 6 weeks to 2 years old, while Head Start covers income eligible 3 and 4 year olds in Shelby County.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesPre-K class
YesInfants and toddlers
YesAccepts child care subsidies
YesMeals provided
YesStates an accreditation
Yes
No information yet on tuition listed, waitlist, early drop-off or late pickup, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, enrichment programs, summer camp. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (901) 505-0168
- 2869 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38114
- Website
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Questions parents ask about Porter-Leath & University of Memphis Early Childhood Academy at Orange Mound
What ages does Porter-Leath & University of Memphis Early Childhood Academy at Orange Mound serve?
Porter-Leath & University of Memphis Early Childhood Academy at Orange Mound takes infants and toddlers, preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.
How much does Porter-Leath & University of Memphis Early Childhood Academy at Orange Mound cost?
Porter-Leath & University of Memphis Early Childhood Academy at Orange Mound does not publish its tuition online. Call (901) 505-0168 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.
Does Porter-Leath & University of Memphis Early Childhood Academy at Orange Mound accept child care subsidies?
Yes. Porter-Leath & University of Memphis Early Childhood Academy at Orange Mound says it accepts child care subsidies or certificates. Tennessee's Child Care Certificate Program, run through the Department of Human Services, helps qualifying families pay for care at providers that take part. Confirm your eligibility and the school's participation before you enroll.
Are meals included at Porter-Leath & University of Memphis Early Childhood Academy at Orange Mound?
Yes. Porter-Leath & University of Memphis Early Childhood Academy at Orange Mound provides meals or snacks.
Is Porter-Leath & University of Memphis Early Childhood Academy at Orange Mound accredited?
Porter-Leath & University of Memphis Early Childhood Academy at Orange Mound states an accreditation on its website. Ask the school which organization accredits it and when the accreditation was last renewed.
Is Porter-Leath & University of Memphis Early Childhood Academy at Orange Mound licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up Porter-Leath & University of Memphis Early Childhood Academy at Orange Mound in the Tennessee Department of Human Services child care search at onedhs.tn.gov to see its license, star rating and inspection history.
Where is Porter-Leath & University of Memphis Early Childhood Academy at Orange Mound and how do I contact it?
Porter-Leath & University of Memphis Early Childhood Academy at Orange Mound is at 2869 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38114. Its phone number is (901) 505-0168. It has a 4.4-star rating from 35 Google reviews.
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