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Welcome to Ardent Preschool & Daycare
At Ardent, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional educational environment for your child that is both nurturing and stimulating. Below, you will find essential resources to help you, as a parent, stay informed and engaged with our community.
Meal Plan
At Ardent Preschool & Daycare, we include a nutritious meal plan as part of our weekly tuition. Our meals are thoughtfully crafted to support the dietary needs of growing children, ensuring balanced nutrition throughout the day.
We maintain a peanut-free environment to safeguard all children. If your child has specific dietary needs or allergies, please reach out to our staff so we can make the necessary arrangements to accommodate them.


2024 & 2025 Holiday Schedule
Below are the dates that Ardent will be closed in observance of Holidays for the remainder of 2025.
- Friday, July 4th – Independence Day
- Monday, September 1st – Labor Day
- Thursday, November 27th – Thanksgiving Break
- Friday, November 28th – Thanksgiving Break
- Wednesday, December 24th – Christmas Break
- Thursday, December 25th – Christmas Break
- Friday, December 26th – Christmas Break
Teacher In Service Days
Listed below are the dates for Ardent’s Teacher In-Service Days. We will be closing early in order to provide valuable training and support for our teachers.
- Thursday, June 19th
- Friday, August 8th
- Tuesday, November 11th
Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 25 - 27
Christmas & New Years
Dec. 23- Jan. 3
Huntsville Area Spring Break
Mar. 10-14
K5 SAT Testing
Apr. 14-18
Summer Curriculum Begins
Jun. 2
2024 – 2025 K4 & K5 School Calendar
Ardent will be open during holiday and spring breaks, however our K4 and K5 classes will be off curriculum for holiday and spring breaks.
Procare Connect
The Procare Parent App enhances communication between parents and teachers by providing real-time updates on meals, naps, and diaper changes, along with secure digital document storage. This user-friendly tool fosters transparency and connection, giving parents peace of mind and a deeper role in their child’s early learning journey.



Health & Safety Protocol
Illness Policy
If your child shows signs of illness requiring them to be picked up, an authorized person must do so within 90 minutes or less. To receive a copy of our Medical/Sickness Policy, please see your campus administration.
Clear Blue Germicidal Lighting System
All campuses are equipped with Clear Blue Germicidal Lighting Systems that clean the air more effectively than ordinary air filters and have a destructive effect on microorganisms and harmful pathogens.
Disinfectant Foggers
All campuses are fogged as needed for outbreaks and to prevent or control diseases. This is always done after hours of operation.
Staff Training
All staff are required to complete a total of 11 hours of health and safety training each year which includes preventing transmission methods, protocols for cleaning, introduction to disinfectant products and proper hand hygiene…to name a few.
3rd Party Services
3rd party extracurricular services are required to adhere to our Health and Safety Protocols.
Gloves
The use of gloves when diapering, assisting with toilet use, and when serving or handling food.