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OPENINGS AVAILABLE FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR!
E-MAIL/CALL FOR DETAILS OR APPOINTMENT TO VISIT!
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FIRM FOUNDATIONS 4 KIDS ALSO OFFERS TUTORING
FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE STUDENTS.
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OPENINGS AVAILABLE FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR!
E-MAIL/CALL FOR DETAILS OR APPOINTMENT TO VISIT!
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FIRM FOUNDATIONS 4 KIDS ALSO OFFERS TUTORING
FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE STUDENTS.
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- Firm Foundations: intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional development
- Christian, loving, compassionate, in-home, preschool / educational daycare
- Uniquely designed kindergarten readiness program for 3-5 year olds
- Full-time or part-time hours (Monday through Friday 7:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.)
- Small class size and effective student/teacher ratio 6:1 (12 kids with assistant)
- Tailored individualized attention and specialized quality instruction
- Reading, writing, arithmetic, music, computers, exploration, and much more!
- Master’s degree, previous kindergarten teacher with 33 years experience
- Convenient location directly behind Grove Elementary in Normal
- Illinois state licensed daycare participating in Child Adult Care Food Program
- After school program and tutoring also available
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Parent Reviews:
"We enrolled our four year old son with Firm Foundations 4 kids in the fall of 2016. With a July birthday we wanted to be confident sending him to kindergarten in 2017, and we had heard wonderful things about Mrs. McCoy. We have been overwhelmingly pleased with the instruction he's received and the progress he's made. Not only is he now writing, sounding out words, telling time, counting without difficulty, and building math skills, but he is also learning more about Jesus. He thoroughly enjoys going to 'Mrs. McCoy’s house' and is excited to share what he’s learned each day (and there’s a lot to share!). She is gifted with teaching children and we could not be more pleased! If you’re looking for a preschool option for your child, we highly recommend Firm Foundations 4 Kids!" -Rachel
"I can’t begin to tell you how amazing Firm Foundations 4 Kids has been for our daughter. Last year she went to a different preschool for 3 mornings a week but she was not interested in doing school work. It was a chore to get her to practice letters and numbers. Within weeks of going to Firm Foundations 4 Kids we saw our daughter’s attitude completely change. She was excited to tell us what she learned each day. We would find her sitting at the table writing letters and now we find her writing sentences. She brings home little paper books and is overjoyed to read them to us. Her progress has been astounding to the point that it makes me a little emotional. We were so worried about her starting kindergarten because she had no interest in school. We no longer have any concerns and know she is going to do great. At her last review with Mrs. McCoy, our daughter was able to read many sight words they work on in kindergarten. She can spell some words that her sister in 1st grade doesn’t even know how to spell. I feel like we will never be able to repay Mrs. McCoy for the work that she has done for our daughter. I love the environment that Mrs. McCoy has established. It is a warm environment yet structured like a school day. We never have a problem with our daughter not wanting to go to school. Mrs. McCoy has been a blessing for our family. We cannot begin to thank her for all her hard work. We love Firm Foundations 4 Kids!!" -Bryan and Sara
"As a parent, you desire the best for your kids. I was blessed to have 2 of my children placed in Dara's kindergarten class. Both of my kids received great care and instruction. As a weekly volunteer in her classroom Dara's desire to equip and enrich children's lives is evident! Thank You!" - Mike
"Both of our children were in Dara McCoy's kindergarten class in a public school setting. Although they have very different personalities and learning styles, both thrived in her classroom and made great strides both academically and socially. We believe this is in part because Dara provides structure and boundaries for kids while still making learning fun through the use of music, games and other tools. Most importantly, our kids felt safe and loved while at school. We also appreciated frequent communication in a variety of ways between school and home on a daily basis. We highly recommend Dara as an early education teacher and daycare provider." - Scott & Family
"Dara McCoy was a wonderful kindergarten teacher for 2 of my children. I would highly recommend her to anyone. She has high standards, is loving and trustworthy and will prepare your child for kindergarten!!!" - Michelle