Where Faith & Learning Begin

All-day, Christian early learning for ages 6 weeks to Pre-K — where kids are safe, loved, and growing in heart, mind, and spirit. COMING EARLY 2026!

First Foundations Academy is a full-day early learning program where children thrive and develop a lifelong love for learning. We offer flexible weekly scheduling, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm.

Care & Learning

All-day childcare

We’re designed for real-life schedules, with full-day care. This gives your child consistency, structure, and stability, so you can focus on work knowing your child is thriving.

Whole-child learning

We're growing little hearts and minds that know their ABCs AND that God loves them. Our balance of early academics and spiritual formation provides your child with a complete, enriching experience.

Community & Purpose

We're a ministry of LaGrange First UMC, which means your child is our calling. Your family will feel supported, seen, and connected to one another and our team.

Join our volunteer community

Join our growing community of over 250 volunteers across the world, and make an impact in the lives of children with ASD and their families. There are numerous ways to help out.

With as little as US $5/month, you can make a huge impact on a child's life. Your donation will help a child with ASD stay in daycare, receive personal care, food, and enjoy art therapy classes.

Support a child

When you support a program, you support 25 children with ASD and their families. Your donation will help our program run smoothly, and continue to offer rehabilitative help to those who need it.

Support a program

Jeanne Jones, First Foundations Academy Director

Jeanne Jones

Director

“When we teach young children to love learning and love the Lord, we give them gifts that last a lifetime.”

Our Mission

We believe in excellent early childhood education rooted in Christian values, where children are encouraged to explore God’s world with curiosity and wonder. By nurturing the whole child and partnering closely with families and our community, we help children build a strong foundation of faith and a lifelong love of learning.

What's new

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Parents Coming to Terms with the ASD Diagnosis

By Duda-Realm Admin • June 28, 2022
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