Does Toddler Town Prep take the Education Freedom Scholarship?
No. Toddler Town Prep holds Category IV approval, and the Education Freedom Scholarship pays only registered Category I, II or III schools.
Parents here usually lean on congregation pricing and the school's own grants; with a covered IEP, the IEA can still pay, since it accepts labels IV and V.
Can an MSCS-zone ESA student use the account at Toddler Town Prep?
Not right now. Toddler Town Prep is not on the West Tennessee ESA list updated September 24, 2026, so ESA money cannot be spent here unless TDOE approves the school later.
Only Category I, II and III schools can be approved for the ESA.
What do state and federal records show for Toddler Town Prep?
Toddler Town Prep serves grades PK-2 in Memphis, Shelby County, with a Christian (non-denominational) affiliation (inferred from its name or accreditor). TDOE's 2026-27 directory reports 15 students.
| Program | This school | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee approval | Category IV (ACSI) | Tells you which programs can pay, says nothing about quality |
| Education Freedom Scholarship | Its label rules out signing up | $7,530 a year for each EFS student |
| ESA (MSCS zone) | Not on the 9/24/26 list | $10,132.54 for eligible MSCS-zone students |
| IEA (IEP required) | Category permits IEA use | The school must also agree to take IEA students |
What should a family ask Toddler Town Prep about tuition and aid?
The state lists leave these questions open:
- Are you working toward label I, II or III, which would let you sign up for EFS?
- What is tuition for my child's grade, and what fees are billed separately?
- Which need-based aid, sibling discount or member rate applies after the state award?
- Does the school take part in MOST, and does its aid form require an EFS or ESA application?
- Is the preschool a Smart Steps provider, and does it run a district pre-K room?
What other private schools are close to Toddler Town Prep?
This directory lists 16 schools in Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis, 5 of them EFS-registered for 2026-27. Mostly zoned to Memphis-Shelby County Schools, so income-eligible students can usually use the ESA. See all schools in Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis →
Sensational Enlightenment Academy
Memphis · Grades PK-5
State status & funding →Independent & Secular SchoolsBeyond the Spectrum
Memphis · Grades K-2
State status & funding →Independent & Secular SchoolsMemphis Performing Arts & Creative Academy
Memphis · Grades PK-8
State status & funding →Catholic SchoolsSt. Paul Catholic School
Memphis · Grades PK-8
State status & funding →