First Baptist Academy
The First Baptist Academy Child Development Center is a ministry of First Baptist Church Forney with quality education based on the Word of God. FBA/CDC is state licensed and meets the standards of the TDFPS.
Purpose is to provide a safe learning environment for all children with trained teachers and loving parents working together to enrich the lives of our children through:
- God's Word
- Activities (promoting physical, social, emotional, cognitive and spiritual development)
- Age appropriate curriculum
- Learning centers
FBA Programs
Kindergarten Program Forming
First Baptist Academy is excited to announce that for the 2021-2022 school year we will be starting our first Kindergarten program. This program will have a state certified early childhood education teacher with a maximum of 12 students. The school year will follow the Forney ISD calendar and be Monday –Friday 8:30-2:30. Below are some additional details about the program:
• Students required to bring own lunch, however snacks will be provided by FBA
• Curriculum will be ABEKA
• Weekly Chapel Financial Costs: • $600/month, 9 months
• Enrollment Fee: $100, this is required to secure your spot
• Curriculum Fee: $100
• Supply Fee (for the year): $150
• Tuition is due by the 10th of each month
• Discounts: 10% discount if pay year in full; 5% discount if pay semester in full (Please note these are non-refundable, unless required military move)
• Before Care (7:00-8:30): $20/Month
• After Care (2:30-5:30): $40/Month
• Before & After school Care: $50/Month
• Before & After school care allows your child to come during FISD breaks
*Enrollment Fee is due ASAP to secure spot (cash or check only), if not received within 1 week of signing up your spot will be forfeited. **A minimum number of spots is required to have a successful program. If the minimum spots are not filled we will have to postpone the program. We will notify you by July and refund all money paid. ***Supply & Curriculum Fees are due in-full prior to the 1st day of school.
Please contact Heather Girdley at
for more information.
Daycare
Daycare hours are from 6:30 a.m - 6:00 p.m. M-F.
Bus to Johnson, Rhea and Claybon leaves FBA at 7:00 a.m. After school pick up provided from same locations.
Questions? Contact the FBA at 972.564.1836.
Mother’s Day Out
PLEASE NOTE: MDO has been cancelled until further notice.
Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Curriculum
Wee Learn
- 2 years and younger
- Bible based with Bible stories
- Scripture enhanced
- Theme topics to learn about: God, Jesus, the Bible, church, family, self and others
A Beka: (preparation for Kindergarten)
- 3 years old and older
- Bible based/Bible stories
- Learning games
- Phonics
- Numbers
- Language development
- Skills Development
- Puppets
School age Fun: (Summer)
- Kindergarten-4th grade
- Bible Based/Stories,Scripture
- Indoor/Outdoor activities
- Learning centers
- Large and Small groups
- Share time
Hours of Operation
Full Time:
Monday-Friday from 6:30am-6:00pm. Year round.
Part Time:
Monday/ Wednesday/Friday from 9:00am-2:00pm
Tuesday/Thursday from 9:00am -2:00pm
Follows FISD calendar. Ends mid-May resumes Fall
now hiring 
We have several opportunities for employment. To find our more information and to apply, email Heather Girdley at or call 972-564-1836.
- Multiple full-time teaching/childcare positions.
- Experienced full-time Assistant Academy Director.
- State Certified EC-6 Teacher for new Private Kindergarten this fall.
STAFF
Heather Girdley is the First Baptist Academy Director of 3's, 4's and schoolers. Contact her at 972.564.1836 or email
.