First Academy Early Learning Center (ELC) is a ministry to families by Frist Baptist New Orleans. to effectively work toward the common purpose of fulfilling the Great Commision found in Matthew 28:18-20, we commit to the following goals:
- Provide a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment that encourages each child to develop physically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally.
- Provide a ministry to families; and
- Provide a witness of Christ and His Church to each child's family.
In order to achieve these goals, we commit to provide:
- A quality weekday early education program built on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Curriculum that is biblically based including biblical stories and thoughts appropriate to the child's level of understanding.
- Staff who profess Jesus Christ as Savior and exhibit Christian traits in caring for children and interacting with families and coworker.
- Positive guidance for children that encourages problem solving and managing negative emotions.
- Respect and understanding of others without regard to race, gender, nationality, religion, or background and
- Planned small and large group activities that permit each child to progress and enjoy success.