Warning! Construction Ahead

September is Architecture Month at Learning Zone. To kick things off, Mrs. Shannon asked her class at the start of the month what an architect does. Several students said they didn’t know, and others gave these answers: Plants flowers Makes money Builds airplanes Sticks glue together And one young student said, “My dad’s an architect.” (Of […]

Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen?

Never! Not at Learning Zone. In August, our children are stepping into the shoes of …

Countdown to Lift Off

In July, here at Learning Zone we are making plans to go to the moon and maybe even to Mars. No, we haven’t joined the new Space Force. We are stepping into the shoes of …

Educating Preschoolers on Healthy Nutrition Choices

Did you know that Learning Zone has an exclusive approach on educating families about “healthier choices” when it comes to nutrition? We call it Seed-To-Table! It is our way to introduce young children to healthier choices by incorporating vegetable exploration through sensory experiences. This means that we allow our students to explore the veggies using […]

Fur, Skin, and Scales

In May, Learning Zone students are studying animals. Our younger children are learning to identify the different animals that live at the zoo…

Here We Grow Again!

At Learning Zone, we turn our attention in April to things that grow. Our younger children are learning how different things grow and what is needed for growth. Our older children are stepping into the shoes of a botanist to take a scientific look at how things grow.

Learning Zone Preschool Students are Exploring the Science of Chemistry

“If a bubble pops and there is no one there to hear it, does it really make a sound?” This twist on the age-old question of a tree falling in the forest, won’t be on the final exam at Learning Zone. But the sound that fizz makes is definitely up for discussion. That’s because, in […]

Getting “Artsy” in Our STEAM Preschool Curriculum

At Learning Zone, we use a STEAM curriculum. STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. This type of curriculum is also called STEM, but a STEM curriculum doesn’t include the Arts.

Helping Kids Eat Healthy

Starting in October with Halloween trick-or-treat candy, and moving along to the Thanksgiving feast, with Christmas dinner not far away, it’s difficult for adults to make the smart food choices that we know we should make.  And if this is difficult for adults, think how difficult it is for children! What We Do at Learning Zone […]

Making the Transition From Summer Back to Preschool

Kids of all ages need to have changes in their summer routines that help them transition from summer to going back to school. These transitions typically need to begin in mid-July. But here we are, well into September…

Summer Fun

Summertime affords more opportunities for playing outside. But…

The Gardening Zone

According to the Plant Hardiness Zone Map, May is the month in Tennessee to plant many types of plants. At Learning Zone, we have outside gardens at both our locations that are manned by the pre-K students.

It Takes a Community

At Learning Zone daycares in Murfreesboro TN, we are passionate about the importance of community. Not just our community of parents whose children attend Learning Zone, but the larger community of Rutherford County. When we relate to people in our community in a very positive way, we feel more connected, more satisfied, and more fulfilled. […]

Ice Crystal Experiment

We will be focusing on winter weather in our Learning Expeditions during January and February. The temperatures in Tennessee this past month have been frigid! It’s a perfect time for learning about ice.

A Unique Approach to Child Care
in Murfreesboro

Learning Zone is unique. Learning Zone is fun. And, we think it’s the best child care Murfreesboro TN has to offer. Why do we believe this? We think Einstein says it best… “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.”  The recently-opened Learning Zone lives and breathes this concept. Learning Zone’s use of imaginative […]

Why Learning Zone is One of the Best Preschools in Murfreesboro TN

If you ask the parents why Learning Zone is one of the best preschools in the area, you will finally get to the heart of the matter.

The Theory of Loose Parts

There are many sound educational theories, and we capitalize on some of the most proven theories in our unique preschool program.

Why Family Style Dining?

Family style dining is a part of each mealtime at Learning Zone preschools in Murfreesboro. Our students learn to serve themselves and eat together, along with their education engineers, for an interactive hands-on mealtime experience. How Meal Time Fosters Child Development Family style dining fosters development on so many levels in the early childhood setting. […]

What is STEAM?

STEAM is the acronym for science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Our program integrates each of these topics into the early childhood classroom in a fun and interactive way. Learning Zone is one of the most cutting edge STEAM preschools in Murfreesboro, TN. Research Based Programs Research shows that success in learning is increased when […]