Our approach
We care for the whole child — head, heart, and hands.
Real readiness isn't a stack of flashcards. It's confidence, curiosity, kindness, and the joy of figuring things out. Here's how we nurture all of it at Fannie Battle.
Child-led, relationship-driven, and grounded in play.
We follow each child's natural curiosity — turning blocks into engineering, mud into science, and story time into literacy. Learning sticks when children are genuinely engaged.
Our caregivers observe what lights each child up and build learning around it, blending the best of play-based and emergent approaches with the warmth of a true home environment.
Every child, fully supported.
Social & emotional
Naming feelings, resolving conflict, and building the secure relationships that make learning possible.
Cognitive & language
Rich conversation, stories, early math and literacy woven into play, never drilled.
Physical & motor
Climbing, drawing, pouring, dancing: big and small muscles, every single day.
Creative & expressive
Open-ended art, music, and dramatic play that say: your ideas matter.
Rhythms that feel like home.
Predictable routines help little ones feel safe, with plenty of room to follow the day where it leads.
Soft welcomes and a gentle, familiar start to the day.
Songs, stories, and a look at what the day holds.
Child-led exploration and hands-on discovery.
Fresh air, big movements, and room to run.
Nourishing meals followed by quiet and naps for little ones.
Art, music, and happy goodbyes.
The Fannie Battle difference.
| Typical center | Fannie Battle | |
|---|---|---|
| Group sizes | Large rooms | Small, intimate groups |
| Curriculum | Worksheet-driven | Play-based & child-led |
| Outdoor time | Occasional | Daily, in all seasons |
| Family connection | End-of-day note | Real partnership & communication |
| Community | Just childcare | Mission-driven, Nashville-rooted |
See our approach in action.
Visit during a busy morning and watch the whole-child approach come alive.