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A Safe and Joyful Daycare & Preschool in Houston, TX
First Kids Academy is a licensed child care center on Highway 6 in the Alief and Mission Bend area, caring for children from infancy through school age. Open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with meals and snacks included.
Licensed by Texas HHS · Operation #1832784
Texas Licensed
Licensed by Texas HHS Child Care Regulation, Operation #1832784
6 AM to 7 PM
Long hours for working families, Monday to Friday
Meals Included
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks at no extra charge
From $30/Day
Half days $30, full days $50. Simple, honest pricing
13
hours of care every weekday
5
age-based programs
8
neighborhoods we serve
3
meals and snacks included daily
About us
We help parents raise happy and healthy children
At First Kids Academy, we provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and grow. Our dedicated teachers build each child's confidence, creativity, and love of learning through meaningful play.
Our academy was founded by Ruaa Saeedi, a mother of five who knows firsthand how hard it is to find child care you truly trust. That experience shapes everything here, from our open-door attitude with parents to the way our classrooms feel like a second home.
- Kindness
- Creativity
- Emotional growth
- Innovation
Programs
Age-specific support for every stage
From first bottles to first book reports, every classroom is built for its age group, with teachers who know exactly what growth looks like at that stage.
Infant Care
2 months to 17 months
Leaving your baby with someone for the first time is a big step. Our infant room is built ...
Toddler Program
18 months to 3 years
Toddlers learn with their whole body. Our toddler classroom channels that energy into hand...
Preschool
3 to 4 years
Our preschool program introduces early literacy, math, creativity, and problem-solving thr...
Pre-K
4 to 5 years
Our Pre-K year is about walking into kindergarten ready: reading readiness, early writing,...
After School Care
5 to 12 years
School lets out long before work does. Our licensed school-age program covers the gap with...
All programs
Compare ages, schedules, and what each day includes
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Built around a working parent's week
The hard parts of the schedule are the ones we solve: the 6:00 AM start, the 3:00 PM school gap, the part-time week, and summer.
Before School Care
Doors open at 6:00 AM with breakfast and a calm start, then transportation to school.
Learn more →School Pickup and Transportation
Licensed transportation to and from area schools, so the afternoon handoff is handled.
Learn more →Part Time Daycare
Half days and flexible weekly schedules for families who do not need five full days.
Learn more →Summer Care
Full-day care for school-age children through the summer break, with meals included.
Learn more →Meals and Nutrition
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks at no extra charge, with allergy plans followed at every meal.
Learn more →Schedule and tuition
Simple pricing, no surprises
We keep tuition simple so families always know where they stand. Meals and snacks are included, and part-time schedules are billed per day with no part-time premium.
See Admissions DetailsHalf Day
$30
per day
Morning learning, lunch, and play
Full Day
$50
per day
6:00 AM to 7:00 PM with meals
After School
$100
per week
School-age children up to 12
“Wonderful and has been a blessing to our family.”
Serving families across southwest Houston
You will find us at 7873 S Texas 6, Houston, TX 77083, right on Highway 6 between Beechnut and Bellaire. Families drive in from across the southwest side, and our before and after school program picks up from area schools.
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Frequently asked questions
What are your hours?
We are open Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Our long hours are designed for working families who need early drop-off or late pickup.
What ages do you accept?
We care for children from 2 months to 12 years old: infants, toddlers, preschool, Pre-K, and before and after school care for school-age children.
How much does tuition cost?
Half days are $30 per day and full days are $50 per day, with meals and snacks included. Part-time schedules are billed per day at the same rates.
Are meals included?
Yes. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided at no extra charge, and written food allergy plans are followed at every meal.
Are you licensed?
Yes. We are licensed by Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, Operation #1832784, and our inspection history is public.
Do you pick up from schools?
Yes. We are licensed for transportation to and from school. Call (281) 568-3386 with your campus name to confirm the route.
Come see the classrooms for yourself
The best way to choose a daycare is to walk through it. Book a tour, meet our teachers, and ask us anything.