WELCOME TO YOUR

Neighborhood Preschool

Helena

20 Gunner Lane
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 882-4040

Monday-Friday
7:00am – 6:00pm 

*Early drop-off is available for an additional fee.

PICK UP SCHOOLS
  • Helena Elementary
  • Helena Intermediate
  • Creekview Elementary

Our state-of-the-art 10,000 square foot facility is located on a beautiful 2.12 acre lot sitting directly on Helena Parkway (Hwy 52) just South of Hillsboro Pkwy, adjacent to the El Tejano Mexican Restaurant. The center features ten classrooms, a full-service commercial kitchen, a private room for nursing mothers, secure access controls on all exterior doors, and high resolution cameras throughout the building’s interior and exterior.  Age-appropriate playgrounds are located immediately outside of each classroom for easy access.  The playgrounds also include a soccer field, large activity court, and a picnic gazebo.

rachel atherton helena

Rachel Atherton

Director

Hi, I’m Rachel Atherton, the Director for AIM Academy of Helena. As the Director, I work to implement our company’s core values into each classroom and strive to maintain a happy workplace. I have worked in private preschool management for over 5 years in both Alabama and Tennessee. My degree is in sociology with a concentration in marriage and family counseling. A fun fact about me is that I am a published children’s book author!
Hali Tomlin

Hali Tomlin

Assistant Director

Hi, I’m Hali Tomlin. I am the assistant director for AIM Academy of Helena. As the assistant director, I help keep the school running smoothly, build great relationships with families, and keep our teachers happy. My primary background is in Pediatric clinic management. I have also spent a collective 4 years working as a toddler and preschool teacher, as well as an admin assistant in a preschool setting. I have 3 boys, Dawson (9), Grayson (6), and Memphis (3). They are the light of my life and have fueled my love of early childhood education.
Jessica Godsey

Jessica Godsey

Program Coordinator

Hi, I’m Jessica Godsey. I am the Program Coordinator for AIM Academy of Helena. As Program Coordinator, I am the liaison between administration and our teachers. I help facilitate activities and curriculum in the classroom while prioritizing your child’s development. I have been working with children since 2017. My husband (Ryan), daughter (Violet 9), and I live in Alabaster with our 4 large dogs. A fun fact about me is that I love working with Toddlers! They are so much fun and have my heart!

Learn More About Us

Are you ready to take the next step? You can click the links below to Contact Us with any additional questions you may have, take your own virtual tour of our school, or schedule your personalized tour of our school to meet our management team and teachers. We would love the opportunity to meet you and your family to learn more about your specific needs.

Our tuition rates are presented after ACH discount. You must pay via ACH to receive the applicable weekly ($10) or monthly ($43) ACH discount.

Program Monthly Weekly
Infants $1,473 $340
Toddlers $1,387 $320
Preschool Transition
Full Time $1,322 $305
5 Half Days $938 $217
3 Full Days (M, W, & F) $1,066 $246
2 Full Days (T & T) $810 $187
Preschool
Full Time $1,278 $295
5 Half Days $908 $210
3 Full Days $1,031 $238
2 Full Days $784 $181
Pre-K
Full Time $1,192 $275
5 Half Days $847 $196
3 Full Days $962 $222
2 Full Days $732 $169
After School $434 $100
Watch Me Grow $75