Engineering the Future
A Steam Preschool Built for Real Discovery
A STEAM Daycare and Preschool That Makes Learning Feel Exciting and Natural
At Learning Zone, STEAM is more than just a buzzword – it’s the key to unlocking children’s curiosity and creativity. We integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math into everything we do, helping children explore big ideas through play and real discovery.
Our approach puts the child at the center of the experience, where they get to explore topics through multiple lenses, whether they’re counting blocks in the construction zone or observing leaf patterns in nature. This immersive method makes learning exciting and helps children retain what they’ve learned.
This is what makes Learning Zone a standout choice for families seeking a STEAM preschool daycare in Nashville and Murfreesboro. Our approach supports early problem-solving, language development, confidence, and critical thinking, all in a fun, pressure-free environment.
What is Steam
STEAM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math
It’s a way of teaching that blends creativity and critical thinking, so children learn by doing, not just listening. STEAM gives children the chance to explore the world through questions, investigation, and hands-on experiences.
Science teaches children to observe and test ideas, while Technology introduces them to simple tools. Engineering encourages building and problem-solving, and Art supports creative expression. Math strengthens skills like counting and recognizing patterns. At Learning Zone, these areas connect naturally in everyday activities, like experimenting at the sensory table or mixing colors in art. This learning style helps children think deeper, stay engaged, and feel proud of what they accomplish.
The Blueprint for Success: Our C3 Steam Curriculum for Preschool
Our exclusive C3 Curriculum (Curiosity, Creativity, Comprehension) serves as the vehicle for our STEAM initiatives. While C3 provides the theme-based structure and routines, STEAM provides the “gears” for exploration. Designed by our Director of Curriculum, Jamie Hubbard, this partnership ensures that every activity, from infancy through Pre-K, is developmentally appropriate, intentional, and designed to spark a lifelong passion for discovery.
Why the "Arts" Make All the Difference
You may have heard of STEM, but at Learning Zone, we proudly add the “A” for Arts. We believe that creativity is the bridge between a child’s imagination and scientific discovery. By integrating art-based expression into our engineering and math projects, we allow children to communicate their findings, design beautiful solutions, and explore their world through a creative lens, making learning more personal, engaging, and deeply memorable.
Tools, Materials, and Moments That Spark Learning
Our classrooms are filled with intentional materials that spark exploration. Whether children are building structures, testing ideas, exploring textures, or working through group challenges, STEAM becomes part of the day in a natural way. From measuring, mixing, and building to exploring textures and cause-and-effect, every activity is designed to make learning feel exciting, natural, and memorable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Full STEAM Ahead: Your Questions About Our Future-Focused Learning
How does a STEAM foundation help my child later in life?
STEAM isn’t just about getting better grades in science; it’s about building a Growth Mindset. By learning to see a failed experiment as just another step toward a solution, children develop the resilience and critical thinking they need to lead in any career they choose. We aren’t just teaching them to build blocks; we are teaching them to build a future.
Is my child too young for STEAM learning?
At Learning Zone, we believe STEAM starts with the very first “Why?” For infants and toddlers, it is a sensory-based journey, exploring cause and effect, feeling different textures, and discovering how objects move. We scale the concepts so they are always developmentally appropriate and, most importantly, fun.
Will my child still have time for "regular" play?
At Learning Zone, STEAM is play. We don’t sit children down for “STEAM lectures.” Instead, we engineer the environment so that their natural play leads to scientific discovery. It’s a pressure-free approach that keeps the joy of childhood at the center of the educational experience.
How can I see what my little innovator is working on?
We love sharing the discovery process. Our Education Engineers use the Procare app to send you photos and updates of current classroom projects. You’ll get a front-row seat to their Eureka! moments and see exactly how they are applying STEAM concepts in their daily play.
How does STEAM learning help with social and emotional development?
Innovation is rarely a solo sport. Most of our STEAM activities are collaborative, requiring children to work in small groups to design a bridge or solve a “science mystery”. This naturally fosters communication, negotiation, and the ability to listen to others’ ideas.