Lambs & Ivy is a private school that understands the most important years of a child's development are infancy thru age 5.
Along with our broad base of diverse students, we have earned the professional distinction of being among the leaders of providing quality early childhood development.
We have demonstrated a commitment to the critical mission of quality early child development and our management team has frequently consulted with the private sector on issues relating to early child development, including consulting with a delegation from Shanghai, China to discuss ways of improving early childcare within their country.
Our mission is to partnership with our parents and the community to empower and challenge preschoolers through second grade students into developing self-confidence and the skills to become independent learners who will succeed and contribute responsibly in a globally diverse society.
Through our curricula we will ensure that each student is empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet challenges of today as well as tomorrow.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Lambs & Ivy School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
139 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Lambs & Ivy is a private school that understands the most important years of a child's development are infancy thru age 5. Along with our broad base of diverse students, we have earned the professional distinction of being among the leaders of providing quality early childhood development. We have demonstrated a commitment to the critical mission of quality early child development and our management team has frequently consulted with the private sector on issues relating to early child development, including consulting with a delegation from Shanghai, China to discuss ways of improving early childcare within their country. Our mission is to partnership with our parents and the community to empower and challenge preschoolers through second grade students into developing self-confidence and the skills to become independent learners who will succeed and contribute responsibly in a globally diverse society. Through our curricula we will ensure that each student is empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet challenges of today as well as tomorrow.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lambs & Ivy School?
The application deadline for Lambs & Ivy School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 8/14/2013
Lambs & Ivy is one of the premiere pre-schools that reflects the learning experience a child should have to develop the necessary educational skills to succeed in their future years. Quality of program is excellent.
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