Welcome To Foundations Academies

Foundations Academy of Early Learning and Development is an accredited Christian preschool and child care center for children ages birth to five.

Foundations Academy of Montessori Learning will be opening in the Fall 2012.This program will be a traditional Montessori Primary program for children ages three to six.Tours of our Montessori classroom will begin July 9, 2012.Enrollment forms are now available on-line.Space is limited!

Foundations Academy of Fine Arts and Character is a private Christian elementary school for students kindergarten through fifth grade. We offer small class size, individual learning pace and daily fine arts activities including dance, vocal, instrumental, visual art, theater as well as Spanish classes, and etiquette classes.

Foundations Academies are dedicated to the mental, physical, social and spiritual development of all students entrusted to our daily care. Our mission is to provide quality developmental and educational programs that challenge and encourage children to achieve their fullest potential. We recognize that each child is a unique gift from God, and we pledge to always show God's love by our kind words and example. We welcome students of every race, color, and religious background. We teach biblical Christianity, and strive to provide an accurate portrayal of God's loving nature.

Foundations Academy of Early Learning and Development (formally and also known as Foundations Developmental Learning Academy) is gold seal accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Florida League of Christian Schools (#15348) and is additionally licensed through Sarasota County (#58-51-01953). Foundations Academy of Fine Arts and Character is recognized by the Florida Department of Education as a private, non-public school (#5780).

Foundations holds membership with the following organizations:

ACTS - The Association of Christian Teachers and Schools

FAANS - The Florida Association of Academic Nonpublic Schools

CAPE - Council for American Private Education

NCPSA - The National Council of Private Schools Association

CITA - Commission of International Trans-regional Accreditation

Foundations Academy of Early Learning and Development is an approved provider with both Sarasota and Manatee County Early Learning Coalitions. Our facility has been recognized and approved to provide both the Florida Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program as well as the School Readiness Scholarship program.