IPL Christian Academy

Our Teachers

Melissa Riddle, Director and experienced educator with a desire for nurturing young minds. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Child Care Management and an Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education. I enjoy seeing the joy of discovery in a child’s eyes. Also, I believe in fostering a love of learning in a safe and nurturing environment.

Jacqueline Scott, holds an Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education and Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA). I am very excited about this new adventure on helping young children discover new things while enjoying what they learning.

Alvin Scott, holds an Major in Music Education, Minor in Voice, I currently hold the Minister of Music position at Community Temple Ministry. I enjoy playing the Keyboard and I am enthusiastic about helping other young mine develop the art of music.

Our experience extends to public and private schools, giving us a well-rounded understanding of childcare.

Philosophy

I.P.L. Christian Academy’s philosophy is to provide a safe, developmentally appropriate, hands-on, engaging learning environment. It believes that each child is a unique individual capable of learning. Additionally, the Academy’s philosophy emphasizes inclusive settings that cater to children’s abilities, interests, and learning styles. It values meaningful play as a way for children to grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically through real experiences and interactions. The program promotes a diverse, multicultural environment where all learners are welcome, striving to meet the needs of every child.

Location

We’re located 3.7 miles from Highway 302 on Mt. Zion Road – just 4-7 miles from major employers such as Milwaukee Tools, Nike, Asics, McCormick, Volvo, Amazon on Highway 72 and more. Our address is 1331 Mt Zion Rd., Byhalia, MS 38611.

About our program

At IPL Christian Academy in Byhalia, children thrive in a nurturing setting that fosters growth. Our emphasis on interactive learning sets us apart. With a focus on preparing little ones for school and enhancing their cognitive abilities and motor skills, we also provide music, beginner Spanish, and creative arts.

Admissions

Join the IPL Christian Academy 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 child.

2.Tour our program Come see what makes IPL Christian Academy 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.