Compel Academy
Compel Academy is a premier preschool in Hernando, MS dedicated to nurturing and educating children from infancy through Pre-K.
Our Mission
To equip minds, nurture spirits, and shape futures through quality education and a Biblical worldview.
Social - Emotional Development
- Infants (0-12 months): Bonding with caregivers, responsive care, and secure attachment
- Toddlers (1-3 years): Encouraging sharing, turn-taking, and self-expression
- Preschool (3-4 years): Cooperative play, problem-solving, and developing independence
Language and Literacy
- Infants (0-12 months): Singing, talking, and reading aloud to support early communication
- Toddlers (1-3 years): Expanding vocabulary, recognizing pictures and words in books
- Preschool (3-4 years): Letter recognition, storytelling, and early writing skills
Cognitive Development
- Infants (0-12 months): Sensory play and cause-and-effect exploration
- Toddlers (1-3 years): Simple puzzles, color and shape recognition
- Preschool (3-4 years): Counting, sequencing, and hands-on STEM activities
Spiritual Development
- Infants (0-12 months): Experience God’s love through music, quiet moments, and caregiver connection.
- Toddlers (1-3 years): Practice love, kindness, and gratitude through prayer, worship movement, play, and Bible stories.
- Preschool (3-4 years): Engage with God’s Word through play and simple Scripture memorization.
Creative Expression
- Infants (0-12 months): Exposure to music, bright colors, and simple art experiences
- Toddlers (1-3 years): Finger painting, dancing, and singing along with music
- Preschool (3-4 years): Arts and crafts, pretend play, and storytelling
Nutrition
- Infants (0-12 months): Balanced meals and the exploration of tastes and textures.
- Toddlers (1-3 years): Encourage healthy eating habits and explain how food helps our bodies grow.
- Preschool (3-4 years): Learn about food groups, balanced meals, and the importance of hydration. Encourage trying new foods and making healthy choices.
Meet Our Director
Mindy Fulcher is a PD Specialist with a degree in education and over fourteen years of experience in early childhood education. She is committed to creating a positive school culture where children feel safe and valued.
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6
“And we know that all things work together for the good of them that love God, to them that are called according to His purpose.” — Romans 8:28
Hours Location Contact
Compel Academy
1835 McIngvale Rd. Building 2 Hernando, MS 38632
Contact Us!
662-806-9904
info@compel.academy
Frequently Asked Questions
To apply for enrollment at Compel Academy, click the Enroll Now button at the top of the page.
If a spot is available, you will receive a confirmation email along with an invoice to pay the $200 registration fee.
If all spots are currently filled, you'll be notified that your child has been placed on our waiting list. The waitlist fee is $25 per child, $50 maximum per family, and is non-refundable.
Submitting an application does not guarantee enrollment. Families will be contacted with their child's status after review.
To secure your child's spot, you must be enrolled in our full-time care. Tuition is paid in full regardless of attendance.
During the summer, you may unenroll temporarily to avoid tuition for those weeks; however, we cannot guarantee your child's spot will still be available in the fall.
Yes. We are open to tours. Please call or email to schedule a time to tour the facility with our administrative staff.
Tuition details can be found in our Comprehensive Guide, which will be emailed to you separately. For more information, please email us at info@compel.academy.
Included in tuition: breakfast, lunch, and two daily snacks; baby wipes; integrated STEM lessons; an enrichment-focused curriculum; and daily reports and communication via our app.
Starting June 1, our hours will be 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
Yes. Upon registration, the following fees apply: a $200 registration fee for Preschool (per student), and a $100 registration fee for Afterschool (per student).
The fee includes each child's supplies.
Yes. We offer a 10% sibling discount for children in the Toddler class and up. This does not include after school care.
As a licensed facility, Compel Academy follows the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) standards for caregiver-to-child ratios.
Infants: 2 teachers for every 10 children. Toddlers: 2 teachers for every 12–16 children. 2K: 2 teachers for every 15–16 children. 3K: 2 teachers for every 20 children. 4K: 2 teachers for every 20 children. Transitional Kindergarten (TK): 1 teacher for every 16–20 children.
All classrooms are additionally supported by administrative staff and classroom floaters to ensure high-quality care and coverage.
Yes, we do have potty training expectations by age group.
Four-year-olds must be fully potty trained before starting the program in August.
Three-year-olds must be actively potty training and fully trained by the time they return after Christmas break. Children who are not fully potty trained are required to wear pull-ups.
Join the Compel Academy Team
Read the job description for each role, then apply using the links below.
Teacher
Lead a classroom and shape the day-to-day learning of our children.
Floater
Support classrooms across the building wherever the need is greatest.
Substitute
Step in for our teachers on the days they need cover.