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Our educational programs are thoughtfully designed for children from infancy to pre-kindergarten, fostering their growth, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning!
Comprehensive Childcare Services in Desoto and Lancaster, TX- Southwest Academies
Explore Southwest Academies’ four childcare locations in DeSoto, Lancaster, and the surrounding areas. We provide high-quality childcare, after school care, summer camps, and USDA-approved meals for infants, toddlers, pre-k, and school ages.
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My daughter has been here for two years now and I can say that the teachers and staff are great. She loves to come home and tell me the things she learned and did each day. I’m so glad I made the choice with this daycare it’s been wonderful.
Texas Rising Star!
As a Texas Rising Star program, we uphold elevated quality standards, ensuring exceptional care and education for your child!
Healthy Meals!
We're proud to offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon snacks, all in line with Child Care Food Program (CACFP) standards!
Nurturing Childcare Programs for Every Stage of Development
From infancy to their school-age years, our educational programs are crafted to foster growth, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Our nurturing and interactive learning atmosphere ensures that children of any age can embark on their educational journey with confidence and the promise of success.
Schedule a TourInfant, Toddler, and Pre-K Programs Tailored for Growth
The early childhood years are crucial in developing your child’s cognitive, social, and fine and gross motor skills. The experiences and relationships that your child builds during this time will have a lasting impact on their future development and learning. Start them off on the right track through our specially designed infant, toddler, and pre-k programs that are tailored to ensure that your child meets every milestone.
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Stay Connected with ProCare!
At Southwest Academies, we use ProCare to maintain full transparency with our families. Parents stay informed and connected with their child's daily activities and progress through frequent photos, messages, and updates.
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Before & Afterschool Care & Enrichment Programs in DeSoto and Lancaster, TX
Southwest Academies is proud to provide inclusive afterschool and enrichment programs that foster an excitement for continued learning, celebrate diversity, and uphold strong ethical values. These programs include homework support, engaging games that foster curiosity, and supervised indoor and outdoor activities to ensure your child has room to build a strong social connection with their fellow students.
Schedule a TourOur USDA Child Food Program: Healthy Meals for Growing Children
Southwest Academies is committed to providing wholesome, USDA-approved meals and snacks that adhere to the Child Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines. Your child will enjoy balanced nutrition every day through breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, and dinner. All of our menu options are designed to support the healthy growth, development, and fueling of the mind, body, and soul.
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Summer Camps and Educational Programs for Schoolers
We are proud to offer a summer camp program that provides ongoing education during the summer, ensuring that your child stays engaged and is well prepared for the next school year. Everyday is action packed, filled with the following activities:
Arts and crafts
Outdoor activities
In-house events
Fieldtrips (For children 5 years and up)
Hands-on science experiments
Why Choose Southwest Academies for Your Child’s Care?
Southwest Academies is a trusted network of childcare and preschool centers serving DeSoto, Lancaster, and the surrounding communities. Our four locations provide high-quality childcare that is focused on learning, growth, and achievement. Our specially trained educators deliver structured programs that have been carefully crafted to create a solid foundation for your child’s educational and personal development and success. We care deeply about both our students and their families, which is why all of our programs are designed to inspire well-rounded children who thrive not only in school but in life.
We utilize proven curriculums:
CLI Engage
Frog Street
Abeka
Enrolling at Southwest Academies: Easy Steps to Get Started
Our team makes enrollment an easy process for parents. It begins with parents filling out a registration form for each child they are looking to enroll in our programs. We then have a meeting with the parents that goes through the following:
- An overview of the pricing
- A guided tour through our building
- Detailed information about our routines throughout the day
- Information about what their child will need to bring with them every day
- A Q/A session to ensure that all additional questions that parents have are answered
Park Ridge Academy: Childcare Services in DeSoto, TX
Address: 415 E Parkeville Rd, DeSoto, Texas 75115
Programs Offered at Park Ridge Academy
- Infant (1 week - 12 months)
- Toddlers (12 month- 23 months)
- Pre-Kinder (3-5 years)
- School Age (5-13 years)
- Summer Camp
- Before & After School Care
- Van Pick-up and Drop-off
Why Choose Park Ridge Academy?
At Park Ridge Academy, we offer a comprehensive range of services from 1 week of infancy to 13 years old. Our programs include preschool, before and after-school care, and fun-filled summer programs. All of our services are designed to support your child’s growth and development.
Enrollment and Contact Information
Park Ridge Academy makes enrollment easy. Simply fill out our enrollment form and attend our guided tour and informational session.
Contact Information
Phone: (972) 223-7913Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Berne Academy: Childcare Services in Lancaster, TX
Address: 1311 Johns Ave, Lancaster, TX 75134
Programs Offered at Berne Academy
- Infant (1 week - 12 months)
- Toddlers (12 month- 23 months)
- Pre-Kinder (3-5 years)
- School Age (5-13 years)
- Summer Camp
- Before & After School Care
- Van Pick-up and Drop-off
Why Choose Berne Academy?
Berne Academy specializes in creating engaging educational experiences for your child no matter what age they are. From infancy to 13 years of age, we take special care to ensure that our learning environments are catered to aid your child in hitting key milestones and encourage healthy socialization.
Enrollment and Contact Information
Enrollment is as simple as filling out a registration form and taking part in our guided tour and informational session. Ready to enroll? Contact us!
Contact Information
Phone: (972) 227-4431Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Forest Park Academy: Childcare Services in DeSoto, TX
Address: 2024 N Westmoreland Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115
Programs Offered at Forest Park Academy
- Infant (1 week - 12 months)
- Toddlers (12 month- 23 months)
- Pre-Kinder (3-5 years)
- School Age (5-13 years)
- Summer Camp
- Before & After School Care
- Van Pick-up and Drop-off
Why Choose Forest Park Academy?
Forest Park Academy offers childcare and after-school care for infants, toddlers, pre-K, and school-aged children. Our programs are carefully designed to meet your child’s developmental needs and support social, cognitive, and physical growth. We also provide transportation to and from the local schools to ensure that all children can make it to and from their destination safely. Rain or shine, you can rest assured that your child will get plenty of playtime, as we have both indoor and outdoor play areas to create a safe and engaging environment.
Enrollment and Contact Information
To enroll, fill out a registration form for each child that you plan to enroll. Then, we ask that all parents attend a guided tour/informational session. To enroll, contact our team today!
Contact Information
Phone: (972) 298-5467Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
First Step Learning Center: Childcare Services in DeSoto, TX
Address: 335 S Hampton Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115
Programs Offered at First Step Learning Center
- Infant (1 week - 12 months)
- Toddlers (12 month- 23 months)
- Pre-Kinder (3-5 years)
- School Age (5-13 years)
- Summer Camp
- Before & After School Care
- Van Pick-up and Drop-off
Why Choose First Step Learning Center?
First Step Learning Center offers Christian-based childcare and after-school care for infants through school-aged children. Our advanced programs are focused on providing children with an engaging learning environment to further their emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.
Enrollment and Contact Information
First Step Learning Center is happy to help you enroll your children! Simply fill out a registration form for each child that you wish to attend and then schedule an appointment for a guided tour/informational session. Contact our team today to get your child started on their journey to lifelong success.
Contact Information
Phone: (972) 230-8100Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
FAQS
Southwest Academies proudly has educational programs geared towards the growth and development of 1 week infants to children 13 years of age.
Each of our locations offers the following programs:
- Infant program
- Toddler program
- Pre-k program
- Before-school programs for school-aged children from 5-13 years of age
- After-school programs for school-aged children from 5-13 years of age
- Summer camp
Health and safety is our top priority at Southwest Academies. This is why all of our locations follow these safety measures throughout the year:
- All children and staff who display symptoms of an illness are required to stay home until they have been symptom-free for 24 hours.
- All toys, surfaces, and any other objects a child may come into contact with are regularly sanitized and disinfected to minimize the spread of germs.
- All staff and children are required to wash their hands multiple times throughout the day and after each trip to the restroom.
- All crib sheets, washable toys, and blankets are laundered each week.
Southwest Academies ensures that all our students get wholesome meals that follow Child Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines. We provide meals for the following:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Afternoon snacks
- Dinner
