St. Philip Learning Center

St. Philip Learning Center is an affordable Catholic Montessori preschool and Homeschool Program located in the heart of downtown Franklin. While our catechesis lessons embrace the teachings of the Catholic Church, we warmly welcome all children. St. Philip Learning Center is a ministry of St. Philip Catholic Church, using the Montessori materials and methods to educate children. The children learn in a prepared environment, freely choosing their work while being guided by Montessori trained teachers.

Mission Statement

To provide a positive, nurturing environment where our students will grow in social, intellectual, and spiritual development while fostering a love for Christ and His Church.

Payments & Donations

Apply for 2025-26

Thank you for your interest in our program.

Families currently enrolled in SPLC are given first priority in the process. Next, we open our process to the parishioners of St Philip who are not current families in SPLC. If availability exists, we open the process to those outside of our parish community.

Our goal in each class is to achieve a balance of age, gender, and experience. This incorporates the optimum age balance for our multi-age classrooms. The date the application is received and the philosophical fit are considered to make the placement offer.

Admissions Process

  • February 15, 2025 (St. Philip Parishioners)
  • March 1, 2025 (Community Wide)
  1. Schedule a tour if you are not familiar with our program by calling 615-550-2844 or emailing LearningCenter@StphilipFranklin.com.
  2. Complete the online application and submit the $95 nonrefundable application fee through the Payment button located on the website. Once we have received the fee and application it will be processed.
  3. Based on availability, parents of eligible applicants will be contacted to schedule a meeting with the parent(s) and the child. After the meeting and assessment, enrollment contracts will be offered.

Waiting List

If our classrooms reach capacity, applicants are added to the list for future enrollment should an opening occur.

For more information, contact
Karen Williams, 615-550-2844
LearningCenter@StPhilipFranklin.com.

Details

Overview
The SPLC is home to a Catholic Montessori Program for ages 3- 18. Our mission is to assist parents in the development of the whole child: academically, fostering a love of learning; emotionally, inspiring self-confidence and independence; and spiritually, encouraging them to grow as children of God.

Primary Program
Our 3-6 year old program welcomes all children and uses the Montessori method of education and faith formation (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd). Children learn in a prepared and nurturing environment, freely choosing their work while being guided by Montessori trained teachers. (Our youngest students must be 3 years old by August 31, 2023 and potty trained.) Hours of operation: Monday thru Friday 9 – 11:55AM.

Homeschool Elementary Program
This program provides an opportunity for homeschool students, ages 6-12 years of age, to engage in a group setting. Students move forward at their own pace while also working with their peers in group learning activities. Montessori’s Great Lessons help to intrigue the child to look deeper into the world around them, specifically areas of history, science, math, language and faith formation/ Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Hours of operation: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:50AM-2PM, with morning only options from 8:50-11:45AM.

Erdkinder/ Adolescent Program
Montessori called her adolescent program, Erdkinder, which means children of the earth. It is a program that encourages adolescents to grow in knowledge through both text and hands-on learning as they prepare to move into adulthood. There are many ways this happens in our community as well as the world around them. The intellect is developed by reading, community discussion, research and through enriching interactions with art, music and nature. Individualized lessons, group interaction and opportunities for service happen throughout their days. Faith formation and Academic instruction are part of this program. Hours of operation: Tuesday and Thursday 8:50AM-2PM with morning only options from 8:50-11:45AM. Wednesday morning option for Study Hall and extra help.

Classroom
Students are in multi-age classes with children ages 3 – 6, 6 – 9, 9 – 12, 12 – 18. This allows the older children to model skills and behavior, and the younger children to learn from the older students. This also provides children the ability to work at their level, regardless of age.

  • Must be 3 years old by August 31, 2024 to apply
  • Must be potty-trained
  • $10 per child sibling discount

Ratio:
1 teacher: 6 – 9 students

Tuition & Fees

Ways to pay tuition and supply fees:

  • Pay through our website
  • Set up a “bill pay” from your bank account and a check will be sent to the LC every month. (SPLC, 113 2nd Ave S. Franklin, TN 37064)
  • Send a monthly check to the Learning Center or drop it off at the Learning Center or the Parish Office. (SPLC, 113 2nd Ave S. Franklin, TN 37064)

Late Fee: Please add $15 to your monthly tuition if payments are made after the 5th of each month

Supply Fee

1 day a week – $65 | 2-3 days a week – $125 | 4-5 days a week – $165

Primary Classroom Tuition – ages 3-6
Sibling Discount: deduct $10 monthly per child for subsequent children after the first child’s full tuition

Hours: Mon to Fri, 9:00am- 11:55am
1 Day – $105/mo ($945/yr)
2 Day – $210/mo ($1890/yr)
3 Day – $300/mo ($2700/yr)
4 Day – $380/mo ($3420/yr)
5 Day – $470/mo ($4230/yr)

Homeschool Program Tuition – ages 6-18
Sibling Discount: deduct $10 monthly per child for subsequent children after the first child’s full tuition

Half Day Hours: Tues to Thurs, 8:50am – 11:45am
1 Morning – $105/mo ($945/yr)
$525 fall semester/ $420 spring semester (2 payments per school year)
2 Mornings – $210/mo ($1890/yr)
$1050 fall semester/ $840 spring semester (2 payments per school year)
3 Mornings – $300/mo ($2700/yr)
$1500 fall semester/ $1200 spring semester (2 payments per school year)

Full Day Hours: Tues to Thurs, 8:50am-2:00pm
1 Full Day – $160/mo ($1440/yr)
$800 fall semester/$640 spring semester (2 payments per school year)
2 Full Days – $315/mo ($2835/yr)
$1575 fall semester/$1260 spring semester (2 payments per school year)
2 Full Days and 1 Morning – $410/mo ($3690/yr)
$2050 fall semester/$1640 spring semester (2 payments per school year)
3 Full Days – $450/mo ($4050/yr)
$2250 fall semester/$1800 spring semester (2 payments per school year)