714 Shelley Drive
Tyler, TX 75701-9440
Phone: (903) 534-9987

Well it is now after midnight, and I’m only now sitting down to do something I’ve intended to do for some time.  It’s been about four months since I last published anything on the directory, but in that time it has been my intention to write about a tremendous local business that is having a lasting positive influence on area families.

As a single dad I know the guilt that many parents feel about dropping off their children at daycare before going to work. As the only bread winner in my house however, child care is for me, a necessary evil. After making the tough decision to place my son in someone else’s care during the day, my dilemma became one of determining the most suitable people with whom to leave him. Of course I wanted a safe secure location, with room out doors to play, and a caring and patient staff, who were well trained and accustomed to dealing all kinds of children, (in our case, a very active and energetic two year old boy). Perhaps most important to me was that he be in place where the teachers cultivate my son’s developing faith. In Tyler Christian Preschool, I found a daycare / preschool that offers all of these things.

After an admittedly shaky start due to facility and personnel issues, TCP has grown into an excellent Tyler institution. Its purpose is to provide a Christian environment where children from the ages of six weeks to five years can grow and develop. The building has undergone a series of updates and repairs and now offers a great space where the kids can play, learn and rest.

TCP’s curriculum is “Christian based.” It incorporates Bible stories, songs and gospel lessons. The teachers are terrific and do their very best to add to the children’s sense of safety, security and familiarity. Perhaps most important is the fact that the teachers genuinely care about their students and have the children’s best interest at heart.

Tyler Christian Preschool offers fulltime care for children ranging in ages from six weeks to six years. Part time after school care is available for students six to thirteen years old. During the summer months, full time care is also available for students six to thirteen years old. This includes activities and field trips.

While starting a new school can be a difficult transition in a child’s life, (and a parent’s for that matter); it doesn’t have to be traumatic. After a short period of transition (about a week or so), my son has come to love his school. Anytime we happen to pass Tyler Christian Preschool, he proudly shouts “that’s MY school!” to anyone in earshot.

I heartily recommend checking out Tyler Christian Preschool. They are located at 714 Shelley Dr. in Tyler, and can be reached via telephone at (903) 534 9987. Also see their website at www.tylercp.com.