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About First Kids Academy
First Kids Academy Grand Prairie
First Kids Academy, a ministry of First Baptist Grand Prairie, has been serving families since 1969. The program uses the WEE Learn and Frog Street curricula to foster growth in children from infancy through fifth grade. Director Misty Reed, who has been with the ministry since 2001, leads a team dedicated to nurturing the 'whole child' through language arts, math, science, and biblical principles. The facility is designed as a child-centered world where guided play helps develop essential social and academic skills. Classrooms are equipped with age-appropriate learning centers for fine arts and exploration, while the program also includes summer camps and school-age care. Parents stay connected through the Brightwheel app, receiving real-time photos and daily updates on their child's progress and activities.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
I am very disappointed with the admissions process at First Kids Academy. My daughter was not accepted simply because she is bilingual. The school expects children to speak only English, and instead of seeing her ability to speak two languages as a strength, they treated it as a reason for exclusion. In a diverse and global society, bilingualism should be celebrated—not punished. It’s heartbreaking to know that being bilingual was seen as a disadvantage. I truly hope First Kids Academy rethinks its admission policies and chooses to value inclusion, cultural diversity, and the unique potential of each child.
My daughter has been 3 daycares, here is the best. Teachers post pictures Everyday, nowhere else can did that consistently. Responsible staff and teachers, always communicating with parents. My daughter wants to continue her projects and talks about her teachers at home, I’m certainly sure she had fun at school and love her teachers.
We love First Kids Academy!! The teachers are amazing and my kids love going. My after schooler begs to stay longer when I come to pick her up because she loves the activities. And I love the detailed reports I get from my son’s teachers in the infant class! I also really like that I can communicate with the teachers and after school counselors on the spot through the bright wheel app. It makes communication easy and efficient. I wouldn’t trust my kids to go anywhere else!
We love first Kids Academy! Every teacher we have interacted with is patient, loving and kind towards my son. They treat my son as if he were their own child. The brightwheel app allows me to fet pictures, and updates on him throughout the day and communicate with staff directly. Excellent staff and facility ❤️
I grew up going to daycare here, now it is the only place I trust with my children! The teachers are all so helpful and responsive to parents questions/concerns and they truly put you at ease. I can’t express enough my gratitude for Misty and all of her staff and all of the ways they have helped and supported our family. Absolute BEST place for your children!
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Safety Record
No specific safety concerns, news incidents, or legal issues were found for this location. The facility is a licensed child care center (Operation ID: 1592946) and has no publicized history of major violations or closures in available records.
Parent Reputation
The academy maintains a positive reputation and was recognized in the '2024 DFW Favorites' publication. Parents and community sources describe it as a quality provider offering a loving, Christian environment with a curriculum that effectively prepares children for school.
Staff Insights
Employee reviews from Indeed and SimplyHired yield an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars. Staff highlight a supportive, 'family-like' culture and flexible scheduling, though some noted challenges including low pay, occasional understaffing, and typical workplace drama.
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