Rooted in Love — Christian Childcare & Preschool in Franklin, TN
At Shepherd & Sparrow, little ones are known by name and loved like Jesus taught — with licensed, excellent care, a Bible-based curriculum, and teachers who treat your family's faith as their calling.
Where Little Hearts Learn Big Truths
Faith at Shepherd & Sparrow isn't a Friday add-on — it's the water we swim in. Mornings open with a blessing, Bible stories anchor our curriculum themes, meals begin with grace, and chapel each week is the children's favorite gathering.
We hold to the essentials — God's love, kindness, gratitude, and grace — taught at a preschooler's pace and welcoming to families across Christian traditions.
- ✓Weekly chapel, daily prayer & blessings
- ✓Bible-based curriculum themes
- ✓Scripture songs & memory verses by heart
- ✓Welcoming across Christian traditions
Care for Every Little Sparrow
From the nursery to Pre-K — plus Mother's Day Out for the in-between days.
Rhythms of Grace, Preschool Edition
Structure that comforts, play that teaches, faith that anchors.
Morning Blessing & Free Play
A warm welcome, a short blessing, and open centers while the room fills with friends.
Circle, Story & Chapel Days
Bible story, calendar, and songs — with all-school chapel on Wednesdays the kids count down to.
Learning Through Play
Phonics games, counting bears, art, and outdoor time on our shaded playground.
Grace, Lunch & Rest
Family-style lunch that starts with grace, then naps for littles and quiet books for bigs.
Bright Rooms, Warm Welcome
Testimonies, Literally
We wanted our daughter to hear the same values at daycare that she hears at home. Shepherd & Sparrow gave us that and more — she comes home singing scripture songs and telling us who she prayed for at lunch.
The teachers here don't just watch children — they shepherd them. When our son went through a hard season after his grandpa passed, his teacher held space for his big questions with such gentleness.
Mother's Day Out was a lifeline my first year of motherhood. Two mornings a week of trusted, prayerful care — and a community of moms I'm still close with three years later.
Eighteen Years of Open Doors
Shepherd & Sparrow began in 2008 with six children in a church fellowship hall and a simple conviction: working families shouldn't have to choose between excellent care and faithful care.
Today we serve over a hundred Franklin families, but the heart hasn't changed — teachers who pray for your child by name, doors that are always open to parents, and a community that shows up with casseroles when your family needs them.
- ✓Founded 2008, six kids in a fellowship hall
- ✓100+ Franklin families today
- ✓Teachers average 9 years with us
- ✓Open-door policy for parents, always
From First Visit to First Day
We'd love to show you around and pray over the decision with you.
Schedule a Visit
Tour the rooms, meet the teachers, and stay for chapel if it's a Wednesday — you'll feel it.
Reserve a Spot
We'll confirm availability for your child's age and hold your place while you decide.
Meet & Greet Morning
A gentle first visit with you along, so day one feels like coming back, not starting fresh.
Welcome to the Family
First-day photos, a welcome note from the teacher, and a community that already knows your name.
Come and See
The best way to know if Shepherd & Sparrow is your child's place is to walk the halls, meet the teachers, and hear the singing for yourself.
What Parents Ask Us
Do we need to attend church to enroll?
No. Our families come from many churches and some from none at all — everyone is welcome. We're upfront that faith is woven through our days, and we honor every family's journey.
What does the faith curriculum actually look like?
Age-appropriate Bible stories, scripture songs, memory verses, grace before meals, and weekly chapel. Think wonder and kindness, not theology lectures — it's preschool, joyfully.
Is the academic program strong too?
Yes — faith and excellence aren't competitors here. Our Pre-K uses a phonics-based literacy program and hands-on math, and our graduates consistently enter kindergarten ready and confident.
What are your ratios and safety practices?
TN DHS licensed with a 1:4 infant ratio, background-checked and CPR-certified staff, secure entry, and photo-verified pickup. Excellent care is part of the ministry.
What is Mother's Day Out?
Two mornings a week (Tuesday/Thursday, 9-2) of loving care for littles and a breather for parents — a Franklin tradition and often a family's first step into our community.
Do you close for church holidays?
We follow a published calendar with major holidays and a teacher in-service week — handed out at enrollment and posted in the parent app, no surprises.
Schedule Your Visit
Tell us your child's age and a good time to come by. We'll reply within one business day — and Wednesday visitors get chapel.