Nana's Place University

In 1993 Nana's Place Learning Center was born as a ministry for first-time parents from the heart of Doris W. Smith. Nana's Place opened its doors as an In-Home facility for first-time mothers and fathers who struggled with leaving their children in virtually unknown places, with unknown people. The pain and frustration did not fall upon deaf ears in those physician's offices; as a pediatric nurse, Doris heard those cries and an institution for academic excellence, spiritual growth, nutritional splendor, safety and comforting nurture was realized. Parents were given an option that allowed them to leave their most precious possessions with someone that felt like their very own "Nana".



In 1998, Nana's Place moved to its current location and grew to a Medium center. The premise of Nana's Place was not lost in this growth, it grew also. Nana's Place developed the motto "Partnership Approach". The program partnered with families to promote the "whole child" through a rigorous academic curriculum, cultural fusion, community service, physical education, strong Christian values and a legacy of student graduates that are beyond Kindergarten readiness. Nana's Place produces graduates in partnership with families, that have a proven record of high achievement. The "whole" child's development is fostered here, spiritually, socially, emotionally, physically, mentally, and aesthetically.



We proudly feature A Beka, FunShine Express, and OWL curriculum. We provide an environment for "Learning Beyond The Walls", where students learn outside of the classroom through various field trips and service projects. Our curriculum offers valuable concepts to enrich the learning environment, which include phonics, emergent readers, math skills, science, social skills, motor skill development, and technology.