FIRST KIDS ACADEMY - The Woodlands First

Who We Are

First Kids Academy, a ministry of The Woodlands First Baptist, exists to provide parents with an assurance that their child will be loved, cared for, and educated in a safe, Christ-like environment. We work to develop the social-emotional, gross motor skills, and academic needs of our students. With play based learning, our kids grow in multiple areas while having fun! At First Kids Academy we operate with our four core values in mind: to be Christ-centered, to offer quality care and trust, to inspire life-long learning and build solid relationships.

First Kids Academy admits students of any race, color national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies or school administered programs.

Administration

Early Childhood Minister/Director: Valerie Boldt

Valerie has a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in educational leadership. Valerie has worked in education for her entire career, previously served as a teacher and leader in Klein ISD. She has a passion for learning, students, and leading. (valerie@thewoodlandsfirst.org)

Assistant Director of Business and Administration: Callie Wolf

Callie has worked at FKA as a classroom aide, a lead teacher, and now serves the school as the Assistant Director. Her years of experience at FKA, and the fact that her children have attended here as well, provides her a wealth of knowledge concerning the “history” of First Kids Academy and the many state specifications required for operating a child-care center. (callie@thewoodlandsfirst.org)

Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction: Katlyn Weier

Katlyn has come to us from Florida, where she was a director of a faith-based program. She has a passion for curriculum and making a child’s experience in the classroom fun and engaging. She has experience teaching every age at her previous Preschool. She is very relational and is excited to start building strong relationships with students, families, and teachers.

Curriculum

“Teaching” and “Learning” as it applies to young children is accomplished best through play, movement, hands-on opportunities, and song. Lessons are planned to ensure children are actively engaged and classrooms are equipped with books and materials that make learning fun (and almost inconspicuous!). The classroom provides a safe and loving environment where children are guided by their teachers, interact with other children, and use materials that stimulate their participation and communication.

The curriculum of First Kids Academy is theme-based. Specific objectives have been established for each unit taught, age-appropriate activities are planned, and learning materials / toys are changed out to fit each theme. The various areas of developmental focus are embedded within the themes and the activities are designed to promote exploration, problem solving and imagination.

We currently use the Frogstreet curriculum. Frogstreet is a comprohensive, research based curriculum with both math and literacy domains. For more information about our curriculum, please meail Katlyn Weier at Katlyn@thewoodlandsfirst.org.

Enrollment Options

First Kids Academy runs two types of programs; it is both a quality, Christian childcare center (year-round, full-time care) and a Christian preschool (part-time, school year only). FKA accepts children from six weeks old through five years old. Children are placed in classes according to their age on September 1st.

Full-time Care

FKA is open from 7:00 AM until 6:30 PM.
Preschool instruction is embedded into the day.
Children receive a morning and afternoon snack, and lunch is also provided.
Monthly menus are available.
Following lunch, an afternoon rest period takes place.
Children have outdoor recess in the morning and afternoon.
FKA is closed on New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (2 days), Christmas (2 days), and 3 teacher work days.

Part-time Preschool/Mother’s Day Out

Hours are 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Classes do not meet if the Conroe ISD schools are closed.
FKA provides a morning snack and lunch.
Monthly menus are available.
Children have a morning outdoor recess time and an afternoon rest period.
2, 3, and 4 day options are available.

Schoolers Summer and School Holiday Program

For students from Kindergarten-5th Grade
Available only for siblings of current students and/or students who attended FKA during their preschool years
Care is provided over the summer, as well as school holidays throughout the school year

2022-2023 Enrollment

Enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year has begun! We schedule tours by appointment only. If you would like a tour, please call 281-367-8199. For more information on the school or how to enroll, please email Callie@thewoodlandsfirst.org.

Tuition Rates for the 2021-2023 school year.

Contact Us

Phone: 281-367-8199

Email: Callie@thewoodlandsfirst.org