Joshua’s Learning Tree

Nuestros profesores

April Crump is the proud owner and director of Joshua’s Learning Tree, where she combines experience, dedication, and genuine care to create a nurturing environment for every child. She holds certifications in CPR, First Aid, and meets all state licensing requirements, ensuring that children are always in safe and capable hands.

April believes that children learn best through hands-on exploration and play. Her teaching approach encourages independence, creativity, and curiosity while providing gentle guidance and support along the way. She takes pride in creating a welcoming space that feels like home — where each child is celebrated as a unique individual and given the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive.

Families know April for her kindness, patience, and commitment to helping young minds grow strong roots — the heart behind Joshua’s Learning Tree.

Filosofía

At Joshua’s Learning Tree, we believe that every child is a unique seed full of potential, waiting to grow and bloom with the right care, environment, and encouragement. Our philosophy centers on the idea that learning happens naturally through play, exploration, and connection. We nurture curiosity and creativity by providing hands-on experiences that engage the mind, body, and heart.

Children thrive when they feel safe, loved, and respected. That’s why we cultivate a warm, inclusive space where each child’s individuality is celebrated and their voice is heard. Through play-based learning, nature exploration, and developmentally appropriate activities, we encourage growth across all domains—social, emotional, physical, and cognitive.

We believe that strong roots build confident learners, and we work in partnership with families to help every child grow into a compassionate, curious, and capable individual who is ready for the world ahead.

Ubicación

📍Supporting families across Memphis and nearby communities with nurturing early education

Acerca de nuestro programa

Joshua’s Learning Tree is a home-based daycare and preschool serving children from infancy through age 12. Our program combines the comfort of a nurturing home environment with the rich learning opportunities of a thoughtfully designed early education setting.

Our days are filled with discovery—whether it’s exploring the outdoors, creating art, reading stories, or learning through imaginative play. We follow a play-based curriculum that promotes both creativity and academic readiness, ensuring that children build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths. We welcome families from all backgrounds and celebrate the beauty of our differences through inclusive books, multicultural activities, and shared traditions.

At Joshua’s Learning Tree, we don’t just prepare children for school—we prepare them for life. Every day is a chance to grow, explore, and build the confidence to reach new heights.

Admisiones

Join the Joshua’s Learning Tree community in three easy steps:

1. Explore our website

We’ve provided information about our philosophies and offerings to help you decide if our program may be right for your family.

2. Tour our program

Come see what makes Joshua’s Learning Tree unique. If we are currently hosting tours, you can request or schedule a tour at the top of this page. If we are not currently hosting tours, you’ll see a “Request Info” button at the top of this page; if you submit your information using this button, we will notify you when we start host tours again in the future.

3. Submit an Enrollment Application

If you’re interested in enrolling, submit an application by selecting Apply to enroll. If this option if not available, you can message the program director. Please do not apply to enroll until you have set up a tour and visited the program.