The Small Blessings Early Childhood Center is a ministry of Hyde Park United Methodist. The weekday preschool serves children from two-to-five years of age. Our school year is from September through May, and there is a summer program of approximately seven weeks during the months of June and July. You'll find more information on our Summer Program and 2010-2011 School Year below.

The curriculum is developmentally-based for each age level and includes experiences with hands-on activities, center play and exploration, arts and crafts, music, circle and story times, outdoor play and various enrichment activities. Christian education also is included through worship in the Chapel, music and Bible stories.

Small Blessings enjoys 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 & exploration
• Early literacy training through circle time, music & story time
• Spanish, field trips, special events & enrichment activities
• Christian education through chapel, music and Bible stories

Our program is open to all children regardless of race, religion, or nationality, who may benefit form our type of program. A copy of our brochure is available for download here.

• Our regular school hours for all classes are 9 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
• Young Two-Year-Olds (Age 2 by Sept. 1) — Tuesday and Thursday ($245/month)
• Mid-twos — Monday, Wednesday and Friday ($300 month)
• Older-Twos — Monday, Wednesday and Friday ($300 month) or Tuesday and Thursday ($285 month)
• Three-Year-Olds — Monday, Wednesday, and Friday or Tuesday, Thursday and Friday ($300 month)
• Three-Year-Olds — Five Days ($400 month)
• Four Pre-K — 4 day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday ($355 month) or Five Days ($400 month) 

Registration Fee: $125
Supply and Activity Fee: $60 per semester

For a full informational brochure detailing the information above, click here.

As a convenience, early drop off (8:30 a.m.) and extended day (12:30 — 2:30 p.m.) are available on a daily basis, most days. Before care $1.50/day and after care $12.00/day. The school year is from September through May. We also offer a summer program that is approximately seven weeks during the months of June and July. Scholarship money is available and will be granted through the Small Blessings church committee as determined by need.

For more information, please contact Susan Anderson, Director, by email or telephone, 813.259.9688.

Download the Wait List Sign up Sheet for the here. Please fill it out completely and mail with $25.00 wait list registration fee to Small Blessings Early Childhood Center, 500 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606.

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