By type & community
Preschools & Weekday Early Education in Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla
3 preschools & weekday early education in Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla; 0 on the CHOOSE Act participating list. Western Jefferson County down the Bessemer Cutoff, where church-run academies outnumber every other kind of school.
Where this comes from. School details are from the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24, or 2021-22 where a school skipped the latest round). CHOOSE Act status is from the Alabama Department of Revenue participating-school list dated October 23, 2026, matched by name and city. Tuition is not published in either source, so confirm it with the school.
First Class Pre-K is free for 4-year-olds where a site holds a classroom; child care help comes from DHR's subsidy program and Childcare Resources.
| School | Type | Community | Grades | CHOOSE Act | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunnam's Private School 811 Glenn Rd, Bessemer 35022 | Christian Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | PK-K | Not on list | 10 |
| The Crossing Church 5990 Mcashan Dr, McCalla 35111 | Christian Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | K | Not on list | 10 |
| Triumphant Child Care Center 1431 13th Ave N, Bessemer 35020 | Christian Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | K | Not on list | 2 |
What a CHOOSE Act flag on a listing means
| It means | It doesn't mean |
|---|---|
| The school appears on ALDOR's participating list dated October 23, 2026 | Every applicant to that school will be awarded an ESA |
| The $7,000 ESA can pay its tuition and listed fees | The ESA covers uniforms, athletics or aftercare there |
| The school is accredited or in process, as ALDOR determined | We have verified the school's tuition or seats |
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