Jacksonville, AL – Jennifer Dobbins, the coordinator of Kids 1st Academy has started taking applications for their daycare, Pre-K program, and after school Program. Kids 1st Academy is a ministry of Jacksonville First United Methodist Church. This faith based program provides a safe and nurturing space for ages six weeks through fours years old. The after school program will be for K-6th graders and provides a fun and safe place for kids to work on homework, socialize, and burn off some extra energy.
The pre-k program closed during the COVID shutdown and the church chose to use that time to completely renovate, refinished, and rebuild the facility. Ms. Dobbins said there is nothing that isn’t brand new! When we spoke to her about the educational program she explained that use the Abeka Curriculum. The Abeka program defines itself as a comprehensive, biblically-based curriculum with a proven spiral learning approach. Ms. Dobbins also explained that all the staff are fully trained in in child care and the program itself.
They are currently taking applications and any questions can be sent to Ms. Dobbins’ email at [email protected] or by calling 256-782-0338.
