Play is Paramount at the Austin Peay Little Govs University.
We believe children learn best through play. Play is the avenue through which children learn to reason, develop language, gain social skills and naturally learn to deal with the world around them. We feel our role is to provide children with the opportunity to play and grow as individuals. With our excellent teacher to child ratio, families can trust that their children will receive the individualized attention they need during this developmental stage in life.
About Us
We offer a comprehensive, natural curriculum forged around the idea that a child's work is play. Our staff are fully-trained, with multiple degrees, certifications, and recognitions required for employment. Our mission is to ensure your child has a safe place to learn about the world around them, and every day we look forward to making that a reality.
The APSU Little Govs University serves children of APSU students, alumni, staff and faculty as well as children in the community. Our goal is to maintain the highest level of childcare in a loving environment for our children and families.
Little Govs University enhances the growth, development and performance of APSU students and other parents by maintaining a campus children's center whose primary objective is to promote the continuous well-being of the children and adults it serves through programs and services that meet their social, emotional, and cognitive needs.
Little Govs University is licensed by the Department of Human Services (DHS) and has earned the highest rating with three stars. The highest ratings have been earned in the following areas: Director Qualification, Professional Developmental Learning, Parent/Family Engagement, Ratio and Group Size, Staff Compensation, Program Assessment and Child Health Well-Being.
Our teachers have also achieved the LENA certification which refers to the LENA Grow professional development program for early childhood educators. This program focuses on increasing "conversational turns" between teachers and children to boost language development and brain function.
The APSU Little Govs teaching staff is fueled with passion for the early childhood profession and are led with knowledge, experience, enthusiasm, values and vision. We build cohesive teams by valuing each teacher’s strengths and contributions within the program. Our teachers are excellent educators, that are highly trained to create a high-quality program, by providing a safe and healthy learning environment for young children.
APSU Little Govs teaching staff have earned a national recognition through the Council for Professional Recognition, holding a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), Technical Early Childhood Teaching Certificate and/or degrees in Early Childhood Education (ECED).
Additionally, all staff hold certificates in
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)
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Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA)
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Tennessee Early Learning Developmental Standards (TNELDS)
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Shaken Baby Syndrome
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Social and Emotional Development
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Inclusion for Children with Disabilities
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Language and Literacy Development
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CPR and First Aid
The APSU Little Govs University is licensed by the Department of Human Services (DHS) and has earned the highest rating with three stars. The highest ratings have been earned in each of the the following areas:
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The Little Govs University has a very unique outdoor play space that invites nature back into the play yard. Our space is filled with natural materials, art, hills, pathways, trees, herbs, open areas, sand, water, music, swings, hammocks, and garden areas. This is a place that children can create childhood memories and find places to run, climb, dig, pretend, and hide. The natural playscape areas encourage active play as well as silent play. Children are encouraged to jump in puddles and play in the mud, they can explore, discover and learn about the outdoors and world around them. Natural playscapes stimulate the child’s imagination and creativity while promoting physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development.
We host multiple events throughout the year that help us accomplish our mission of Learning through Play. From our Fall Pumpkin Patch and Hayrides to Scholastic Bookfairs and St. Jude Trikathon, there's always an event for your family to participate in, at the Little Govs University.
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Family participation and communication is invited, encouraged, and appreciated! It is vital to our success in helping children grow, develop and learn. We strive to form a cohesive partnership with families in the care and education of their children.
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We have a Family Engagement Team that all families are invited to sign up to be a part of. Meetings are held a few times during the school year. This team helps with fundraisers, events and staff appreciations.
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Parent Conferences are offered once a year. Teachers use this time to discuss the child's development and progress, as well as celebrating the many milestones that the child has achieved during their time at Little Govs.
Parent involvement is always welcomed here at Little Govs. Parent input only betters our center and helps us to provide a more well-rounded education experience for your children.
We offer competitive tuition rates for children ages three and four years of age, with discounts given for siblings. We offer childcare for your schedule, with multiple different plans from daily childcare, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Tuesday/Thursday, and Monday through Friday as well. We also host fall and spring registrations.
