FAQs

Forest Hills Presbyterian Learning Center is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. The center is closed Saturday and Sunday.

Yes. Forest Hills offers a variety of enrollment options depending on the program, including part-time VPK and full-time programs with wrap-around care. Current tuition and schedule options vary by program.

Forest Hills serves children ages 1 year – Age 9.

Call us to schedule a tour. From there you can enroll.

Availability varies. Contact us for more information!

Yes, you are welcome to start at any time.

You can schedule via our website or if you prefer, you can give us a call and we can set up a tour time that works best for you.

Supplies varies by age. A list will be provided upon enrollment.

Forest Hills is a faith-based early learning center and nonprofit ministry of Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, serving families in the Tampa and Hillsborough County community since 1993. The center brings faith and learning together through purposeful academics, hands-on experiences, character development, and a nurturing environment where children can grow spiritually, emotionally, socially, and academically.

A faith-based preschool gives children the opportunity to grow academically while also developing character, kindness, confidence, and a strong foundation of faith. At Forest Hills, prayer, Bible stories, and faith-based values are incorporated into the learning environment alongside developmentally appropriate academics and play.

No, all families are welcome.

Faith is woven naturally into the children’s experience through prayer, Bible stories, character development, and faith-based lessons. The goal is to help children grow not only academically but also in kindness, confidence, perseverance, and respect for others.

Forest Hills uses The Creative Curriculum® for Toddlers and Preschool. The curriculum includes 38 objectives for development and learning and is aligned with Hillsborough County School Readiness goals. Learning experiences support areas including literacy, math, science, language, social-emotional development, motor skills, self-help skills, music, and more.

Yes. Children learn through a combination of hands-on exploration, purposeful play, structured routines, creative activities, and teacher-guided learning. Classrooms include thematic learning centers and age-appropriate opportunities for children to explore, create, move, and discover.

Kindergarten readiness is an important part of the Forest Hills approach. Children develop early literacy, writing, math, science, problem-solving, social-emotional, fine-motor, gross-motor, and communication skills. The VPK program specifically focuses on preparing children academically, socially, and emotionally for the transition to kindergarten.

A child’s day varies by age and program, but children can expect a balance of learning, hands-on activities, purposeful play, outdoor time, movement, social interaction, and faith-based experiences. VPK students participate in structured learning designed around kindergarten readiness, while younger children have developmentally appropriate opportunities for exploration, play, and growing independence.

Yes. Outdoor play is an important part of the Forest Hills experience. The center has oak-tree-shaded outdoor spaces and age-appropriate playground structures designed to support active play, coordination, physical development, and exploration.

Forest Hills follows Florida licensing ratios.

All teachers meet the state’s basic training and education requirements for their positions. In addition, some members of our team hold Early Childhood certifications or have additional education and training in early childhood education.

Teachers communicate with families in a variety of ways, including in-person conversations, Brightwheel messages, phone calls, and notices shared throughout the school. We believe in keeping families informed and connected, and communication may vary depending on the information being shared. 

Child safety is a major priority at Forest Hills. The campus has secured, coded entry points, and common areas and playgrounds are monitored with cameras.

Safety is a priority at Forest Hills. Fire drills are conducted regularly, playgrounds are checked daily, and cameras monitor the school’s perimeter and playground areas. A coded entry gate also helps provide secure access to the property.

Yes, all our staff are trained & certified in CPR and First Aid.

Our current rate sheets are on each of our programs pages.

Forest Hills proudly accepts School Readiness through the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County, helping make early education accessible to qualifying families.

Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are included for children attending full-day programs. Children in the after-school program receive an afternoon snack on regular school days. On full school days off, after-school days, and during Summer Camp, children receive breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. 

Yes. Registration is due at time of enrollment and is renewed annually for the school year and separately for Summer Camp.

Part-time availability is dependent on current enrollment and space within each program. Families are welcome to contact us to discuss current availability and scheduling options.