Prairie Communiversity and Learning Skills Center

Here a Prairie Communiveristy we pride ourselves on the belief that you have to capture the hearts of children first and everything else will follow. Our goal is to nurture young minds for long-term academic success through engagement in active play, creativity through the arts, and developmentally appropriate lessons that will leave a footprint in their heart.

Program Type
Center
License Number
48CBPFWA-8500

Basics

Background Check
Yes
Meals
Breakfast and Lunch
Snacks
2 per day
Potty Training
Not Required
Language(s) Supported
English
Ratio
1:8 teachers to children
Pay Schedules
Monthly
Subsidized Care
Accepted
Philosophy
Play-based
Play and nature based with strong emphasis in literacy.

Our Teachers

Our teacher are loving, caring and friendly. They will go the extra mile for each child to feel good about who they are and to ensure every child is learning and ready for the next academic level.

Philosophy

Our program is simple. We are a loving and learning focused program where children will be celebrated for their accomplishments. Children will be nurtured to feel emotionally, physically, and mentally safe. Children will be involved in activities that help their fine motor skills and their senses develop appropriately. all with a focus in literacy, science, technology and math.

Again it’s simple……LOVE and LEARN! Capturing Hearts, Sharpening Minds!

Location

We are a rural learning center that is centrally located for those parents traveling Highway 45 South or North for work. Una, Prairie, Davidson Line, West Point, Okolona, Houston, and Aberdeen are all areas we are near. The rural location makes for some fun exploration of nature. We are 8 miles from the nearest city and school. Within this small close knit community, there is the Mississippi State Extension Office, and the Prairie Research Unit.

Just 4 minutes down Hwy 382, in Prairie, MS, lies a great learning opportunity.

About our program

What makes us different: we are a rural learning center that is centrally located for those parents traveling Highway 45 South or North for work. Una, Prairie, Davidson Line, West Point, Okolona, Houston, and Aberdeen are all areas we are near. We are just 4 minutes down Hwy 382, in Prairie, MS. The owners are educators who have over 51 years of educational experience coupled with 35 years of CEO/Business Owner experience; together this family owned business has 81 years of experience. We value people and recognize how far kindness and treating people right will take you.

At PCLSC children will thrive in a supportive environment. Our engaging curriculum fosters school readiness, nurtures social skills, and encourages emotional growth. With a hands-on approach, our dedicated staff ensures experiential learning experiences that set us apart. Specializing in sharpening young minds, we prepare children for a bright future.

Rhythm of the Day

  • 6-7am
    Arrival/Free Play
  • 7-8am
    Breakfast and Restroom
  • 8-9am
    Whole Group-Review Alphabets/Sounds, Numbers
  • 9-9:20am
    Restroom/Wash up
  • 9:20-10:00am
    Snacks/Sing alongs/Science Exploration
  • 10:00-11:00am
    Recess/Restroom
  • 11:15-11:45am
    Lunch
  • 11:45-12:00 pm
    Restroom/Wash Up
  • 12:00-1:30pm
    Naptime
  • 1:30-2:15pm
    Music and Movement OR Arts and Crafts
  • 2:15-3:15pm
    Afternoon Meeting-Rearead Story of the day, Review Alphabets and Numbers
  • 3:15-4:15pm
    Extracurriculars
  • 4:15-5:30pm
    Restroom and Preparation for dismissal

2024-2025 Calendar

  • September 2, 2024
    Labor Day
  • November 25-29, 2024
    Thanksgiving
  • December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025
    Christmas Break-New Year
  • January 20, 2025
    Martin Luther King
  • February 17, 2025
    President's Day
  • March 10-14, 2025
    Spring Break
  • April 18-21, 2025
    Easter Break
  • MAy 26, 2024
    Memorial Day
  • July 1-8, 2025
    Independence Day and Vacation

Admissions

If a parent is interested in enrolling in PCLSC, the parent can explore the website, tour our program, or submit an enrollment application. You can always contact the owner or director to explain the this process and find out more about the more about the programs. Parents will be given an enrollment form with all supporting documents. A nonrefundable fee of $25 must be paid to begin the enrollment process. After the supporting documents are submitted, the owner and director will notify the parent of the admission status. Below are the needed for to process registration. • Form 121 • Medical/Health Form • Signed Handbook Acknowledgment form • Non-Prescription Release

Have questions about the program?
Message the Program Director directly to learn more.
Temeka Shannon
Program Director