Highland Plaza Preschool
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Highland Plaza United Methodist Preschool

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Where Children Reach

 for the Stars!

423-877-1544

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Studiopendous 2022!

Find out more about the generous donors we have for this year's HPUMP fundraiser!

Show me the Goodies!

2022-2023 REGISTRATION

Registration for currently-enrolled students and siblings has been completed. The commitment form can still be completed and you will be added to the 2022-23 wait list in timestamp order. 


Waitlists are also open for 2023-24 and 2024-25, and anyone who will still be within the 2-5 age window in those years is welcome to sign up.  Anyone may attend a tour at any time. 

Go to Admissions page

School Tour Night

We typically offer tours monthly for prospective parents or anyone who would like to learn more about HPUMP.   


The next tour dates are 4/21 6:30-7:30 and 5/17 4:30-5:30PM.  To RSVP, click here.  


Come to our front doors (facing Norcross Road) to enter.  We will have a brief presentation and tour our facilities.

COVID-19 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Policies and Procedures

HPUMP is currently open and following the guidelines outlined by the CDC and suggested by the Tennessee Department of Health with their policies involving child care licensing. The following are some of the procedures that are being followed.                                              

  • Masks are required indoors for adults regardless of vaccination status.  Masks are strongly encouraged indoors for children.
  • Drop off/ Pick up – will be at the gate closest to your child’s classroom. Parents will not be allowed past the gates. 
  • Temperatures will be taken with touchless thermometers. Hands will be sprayed with sanitizer at the gate.
  • We follow Hamilton County Schools Closure Policies, when the county closes due to Covid concerns, we close as well. 


Outdoor Classrooms

HPUMP is blessed to be sitting on five acres of land! In addition to our unique playscape and several hiking trails surrounding the school, each classroom has direct access to an outdoor classroom!


In an effort to keep students and staff safe and healthy, we have committed to spend as much time as possible outside.  Learn more about our outdoor spaces here!

Nature Explore Classroom

We are proud that our outdoor area has been a Certified Outdoor Explore Classroom since 2012.


This means that we have created and sustained "an outdoor classroom that weaves together connections between the child, supportive adults and the environment, where children may practice hands-on and minds-on learning."


Click here to learn more about Nature Explore Classroom.

Who we are

We are an early education program based on inquiry, discovery, and reflection, while valuing rich connections with nature.

StudioPendous 2020

Rainbow Kids

Watch the story of how the Rainbow Kids explored pathways. So much learning and problem solving went into this year long exploration!

Sunshine Gang

These classes were interested in maps and space. Watch how the journey of investigating these topics!

Moonbeams

Walking on the nature trail and dressing up were common occurrences in the Moonbeams' day. Watch how the exploration of these topics became beautiful pieces of art!

Starshine Friends

Watch how these makers and artists investigated clay and color mixing!

Sunshine Gang

These classes were interested in maps and space. Watch how the journey of investigating these topics!

About Us

Experienced Team

Unique Environments

Experienced Team

Our staff members are qualified and dedicated professionals. We belong to several professional organizations, such as the Chattanooga  Association for   Children's Early Education (CHACEE), the Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA), and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance (NAREA).

Our Core Values

Unique Environments

Experienced Team

  • Respect
  • Relationship
  • Collaboration
  • Community
  • Time
  • Pursuit of Quality

Unique Environments

Unique Environments

Unique Environments

Indoors or out, our school offers some of the most unique and inviting environments, designed to encourage children to explore and discover new things about their world daily.

What makes us unique?

  • Reggio-Inspired philosophy supporting Inquiry-Based learning
  • Outdoor classrooms and hiking trails
  • Maker Station - supporting STEAM learning
  • Music Program 
  • Two art teachers (Atelieristas)
  • Yoga lessons
  • Faith-based

Classes and ages

Pre-K Classes

Sunbeam meets 9:05 - 12:05 Rainbow Kids meets 9:05 - 12:30

Sunbeams

Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday, Thursday

Rainbow Kids

Monday through Friday


Younger Classes

These all meet 9:05 - 12:05 Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday and Thursday

Moonbeams 3 years

Starshine Friends 2.5 - 3.5 years

  

Twinklers 2 years

Must be 24 months by September 30th


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A Day at HPUMP photo gallery

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