PTM Programs

PTM's mission is to empower students to discover and live their God-inspired dreams, develop a love of learning, and build joy-filled friendships that glorify God.


At PTM your child will receive:

Christ-Centered Community

PTM is a Christian organization. We want our students to learn about God and feel His love when they are in programming.

Daily Literacy Intervention

For 25 minutes each day, your student will meet with a PTM reading teacher. Reading classes are guided by a set curriculum, and it is important that students are present for every day of reading!

Homework Help

There is time each day at PTM for students to work on their homework and receive extra help from volunteers and staff!

Enrichment

We find creative ways to expose students to new experiences and opportunities! This might be through a fieldtrip, an interest group, or a PTM program partner!

Transportation

PTM provides a transportation from select schools to PTM after-school sites, and if your child lives within our bussing zone, they may also ride the bus home after PTM.


Don't know if you live in the bussing zone? Contact a Program Director!

Social Work Support

PTM works with many social work interns throughout the year, and your child will have the chance to meet with them in some capacity, either in a group setting or 1:1.

Register Your Child Today!

“I love PTM! My children always come home with stories about how much they are learning and what cool activities they have done. They love the staff and I can say I truly feel like we are part of the PTM family.”   

- A PTM Parent


PTM has FOUR after-school sites for K-6th grade students!

Contact your Area Program Director!

Comuníquese con el director de su programa.

Central Programs

Wilson Center

Toni Cobbins

Central Area Program Director

Director de programas de la zona central

(615)769-6451

toni@prestontaylorministries.org


North Programs

McGruder Center

Aniya McCloud

North Area Program Director

Director del programa de la zona norte

(615)999-4099

aniya@prestontaylorministries.org


West Programs

Community House

Daniel Mayer

West Area Program Director

Director del programa de la zona oeste

(615)715-6548

daniel@prestontaylorministries.org


Parent faqs

  • Are you all affiliated with a church?

    We are a non-denominational faith-based organization. While we are not affiliated directly with single denomination or church, we are very grateful for the numerous church partnerships that we engage in the community. 

  • My child attends a pre-K program at an MNPS school, can they go to PTM?

    PTM is a K-5 program. We do not enroll 3 and 4 year old pre-K students, as they end early and would need a separate bus pickup. 

  • Can I pick up my child early?

    Your student will be in reading class Monday-Thursday. Please don’t pick your child up until they are done with reading! You can confirm your child’s reading class schedule with your Program Director, so that their short time in reading is not interrupted. 

  • Can my child be picked up by someone besides me?

    Yes, only if they are on your approved pick-up list. We cannot send your student home with anyone who is not on the authorized pick-up form. Please ensure that your Program Director has the names of ALL individuals that can pick up your children. If you think you might have left off the name of an adult who you need to pick up your child, please let your Program Director know so that they may be added to your approved pick-up list. 

  • Is PTM open on snow days/ no-school days?

    PTM follows the MNPS calendar, and is closed when MNPS is closed. This includes weather days. PTM is also not open during half days. 

  • Can I come to PTM events with my child?

    Often times, yes! We highly encourage and appreciate parent engagement in PTM activities. However, there may be circumstances that would permit only students and not extended family members to attend (i.e. PTM is gifted a set number of tickets to attend an event). 


    It is always best to confirm with your Program Director ahead of time if you wish to attend an event on our calendar.