Compel Academy

Compel Academy is a premier preschool in Hernando, MS dedicated to nurturing and educating children from infancy through Pre-K.

Open Enrollment is now open!

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Our Mission

To equip minds, nurture spirits, and shape futures through quality education and a Biblical worldview.

Foundational Building Blocks

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.

Compel Academy Director

Mindy Fulcher

Mindy Fulcher is a PD Specialist with a degree in education and over fourteen years of experience in early childhood education. Mindy considers it a privilege to serve in early education and is passionate and committed to creating a positive school culture where children feel safe and valued, teachers and staff feel supported and empowered, and families feel welcomed and respected. She is dedicated to ensuring each child has the opportunity to thrive by maintaining high standards of care and education.

Mrs. Fulcher and her family believe in volunteering and giving back to the community while supporting and guiding today’s youth. “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” -Proverbs 22:6

Her desire is to make the most of the day God provides to do His work. “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

We appreciate your interest in Compel Academy! We look forward to learning about your child and sharing all the wonderful opportunities that Compel Academy has to offer!
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Hours of Operation:

Year Round, Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM beginning June 1, 2026

Address/Phone:

662-806-9904
1835 McIngvale Rd. Hernando, MS Building 2 38632

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register?

To apply for enrollment at Compel Academy, simply click the Enrollment Application 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. Waitlist fee is $25 per child and $50 max per family, non-refundable

Submitting an application does not guarantee enrollment. Families will be contacted with their child’s status after review.

Do I still have to pay if my child doesn’t attend for a few weeks?

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.

Can I tour the facility before registering?

Yes. We are open to tours. Please call or email to schedule a time to tour the facility with our administrative staff.

What is the cost of tuition?

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

• Enrichment-focused curriculum

• Daily reports and communication via our app

• Starting June 1, our hours will be 6:30am-5:30pm.

Are there any additional fees?

Yes. Upon registration, the following fees apply:

• $200 Registration Fee for Preschool (per student)
• $100 Registration Fee for Afterschool (per student)

The fee includes each child’s supplies!

Do you offer any discounts?

Yes! We offer a 10% sibling discount for children in the Toddler class and up, but this does not include after school care!

What are your class sizes and teacher ratios?

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.

Does my child need to be potty trained to attend?

Yes, we do have potty training expectations by age group:

• 4-year-olds must be fully potty trained before starting the program in August.

• 3-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.

Career Opportunities

Compel Academy is a new, full service preschool offering care and education for children from infancy through Pre-K set to open in January 2026. Our mission is to equip minds, nurture spirits, and shape futures through quality education and a Biblical worldview. We are looking to add to our team!