Celebree School of Franklin Cool Springs was recently featured in City Lifestyle, highlighting the thoughtful vision and community-driven approach behind the school’s opening. The feature spotlights owners Jenny and Chris Stine and the intentional way they have built a learning environment rooted in care, purpose, and connection for families in Williamson County, Tennessee.
From the moment families step through the doors, Celebree School of Franklin Cool Springs feels calm, welcoming, and deliberate. That atmosphere reflects the Stines’ original goal: to create more than a place for childcare. As long-time members of the Franklin community and parents themselves, they recognized a growing need among families balancing demanding careers while seeking an environment that supports their children academically, socially, and emotionally. The city’s strong family values, high expectations for education, and emphasis on character made it the ideal setting for their school.
The journey to opening day required resilience. Like many new business owners, the Stines navigated extended design and permitting timelines along with the complexities of building out a new school. Despite these challenges, the response since opening has been overwhelmingly positive. Families touring the school, meeting the educators, and choosing to enroll have reinforced the Stines’ belief that Franklin was ready for a school built around the whole child. Early referrals from parents have been especially meaningful, serving as a powerful sign of trust within the close-knit community.
What distinguishes this school is its intentional focus on the child as a whole. Their approach blends strong academic foundations with character development, independence, and social-emotional growth. At the heart of this philosophy are the educators. The Stines place a strong emphasis on teacher training, ongoing support, and culture, believing that great schools are built by empowered educators. Families often comment on the warmth they feel immediately, and on the sense that their child will be truly known, not simply supervised.
The school’s culture is deeply influenced by the Stines’ own experiences as parents. Every decision is guided by the same standards they would want for their own children. Jenny’s background in operations and community-based early childhood education brings structure, consistency, and thoughtful systems to the school. Chris’s experience in business development and leadership, including his service as a United States Marine Corps officer, shapes a culture grounded in accountability, high expectations, and care for people. Together, their partnership blends precision with heart.
From day one, families experience a thoughtful transition into the school. Each child and parent is greeted personally and supported through those first moments in the classroom. Teachers welcome children by name and help them feel secure, laying the foundation for trust and connection.
Looking ahead, the Stines are focused on thoughtful, sustainable growth. Their vision is not rapid expansion, but long-term impact. They hope that years from now, families will look back and say that Celebree School helped shape who their child became. At its core, their promise is simple and deeply personal: to care for every child as if they were their own, creating a place where families feel supported, connected, and truly at home.
Read the full article in City Lifestyle.
