Learning Years - Jenkins

Learning Years has been a locally owned Preschool in Washington County since 1973.  Our schools were founded and operated by Bob and Lis Richardson who believed in providing a safe, loving, and educational environment for children of working families in our community.  Their daughter Amy was a student at the school and later had her first job there.

In 1998 the schools were purchased by daughter Amy Kight and Lis's sister Tina McDaniel, each of whom had spent many years learning about and working in all functional and operational levels of the schools.  The integrity and deep roots in the philosophy of providing each child with the very best in care and early childhood education was thereby assured.

Together with a holistic approach to early childhood education, our creative environment and nurturing teachers provide enriching experiences that stimulate children’s senses and spark their curiosity to promote a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

This school is the largest of the Learning Years and is located on an acre encompassed by a nature reserve. Our children can be found on any given day peering through the fence at birds, ducks, squirrels, beavers, and sometimes even deer! The way this facility is situated makes for a very peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

​Our school is proud of its professionally trained teachers, who are able to gracefully combine both the academics needed in an early childhood education program and a genuine appreciation for the importance of play during these formative years.