At Small Blessings Learning Academy, we believe that early childhood is the foundation for a lifetime of learning, confidence, and foundational growth. We believe that every child is uniquely created with purpose, potential, and immeasurable value. Our mission is to provide a nurturing, Christ-centered environment where children grow socially, emotionally, spiritually, and academically while developing a lifelong love of learning.

Small Blessings is located on the far-right side of the First United Methodist Church of Bryant building. Our program provides quality early childhood education through experiences that allow for children to begin their development socially, emotionally, physically, and mentally.

We are licensed by the State of Arkansas and a Level One Better Beginnings Facility.

Program Goals

A. Provide for children’s social development by:

  • 1. Helping children learn to get along with other children and adults.
  • 2. Encouraging habits of courtesy, respect, kindness, and friendliness.
  • 3. Providing equipment and materials which encourage children to play alone and together.

B. Provide for children’s emotional development by:

  • 1. Accepting children and their feelings.
  • 2. Offering opportunities for children to make choices.
  • 3. Helping children to see themselves as persons of worth.
  • 4. Showing them how to release feelings in an acceptable way.
  • 5. Developing trusting and caring relationships.

C. Provide for children’s intellectual development by:

  • 1. Enriching the child’s background and cultural activities.
  • 2. Creating basic readiness for school experiences through varied learning activities.
  • 3. Offering age-appropriate experiences.
  • 4. Supporting infants and toddlers as they acquire new skills.

D. Provide for children’s physical development by:

  • 1. Planning for rest and quiet time.
  • 2. Protecting their health and safety.
  • 3. Providing indoor and outdoor areas which encourage movement and
  • large muscle development.

E. Provide for children’s spiritual development by:

  • 1. Teaching that each person is a child of God and therefore worthy of love,
  • acceptance, and support.
  • 2. Modeling Christian attitudes and values.
  • 3. Fostering an environment of love and appreciation.
  • 4. Providing chapel for preschool children and
  • Early Christian Awareness for infant and toddlers.

Our comprehensive curriculum includes exposure to:

  • Dramatic play
  • Creative arts
  • Math readiness
  • Music and movement
  • Science and the natural world
  • Religious concepts (weekly Chapel)
  • Manners

Concepts that enhance:

  • Positive self image
  • Language development
  • Large and fine muscle development
  • Listening skills

Program Details

  • Small Blessings Learning Academy offers early childhood education classes for Infants (beginning ate 3 months of age) through Pre-K Five. These classes meet 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Hours are from 8:30 A.M. until 2:30 P.M. Child pick-up begins at 2:15 and ends at 2:30 p.m.
  • A child qualifies for an age group by reaching that age on or before August 1st and their developmental stage. Some exceptions may apply.
  • Children in the three-year-old class MUST be toilet-trained completely before entering.
  • Holidays and snow days will be observed concurrently with the Bryant School District.
  • Once admitted, the Registration Fee is non-refundable
  • Your child’s immunization record or vaccine exemption form must be current and in our file in order to attend school.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please email the director, Megan Chambers at preschool@fumcbryant.org or by phone at (501) 847-0226. Please note that we receive an influx of interest between March and August. The best way to contact us is by email or to fill out our waitlist inquiry form on our website.