The Foundations Story
Opening Day
Foundations Christian Montessori Academy was founded in 2007, and operated under the name “Foundations Developmental Learning Academy” as well as “Foundations Academies.” The vision was to provide an early learning preschool environment that would focus on developing the whole child in a Christ-centered milieu. With the compassionate help of a local businessman, who saw the owner’s dream and passion and with the faithful support of staff who agreed to work that first year without pay, Foundations’ doors were opened on August 27, 2007. By the end of the first year, Foundations had grown from one student to seventeen students.
Expansion
Due to the demand for infant and toddler care, Foundations saw the need to expanded its facility. With the help of Lakewood Church on the Ranch, three more learning environments were built to accommodate infants, ones, and twos. Foundations opened its doors for the 2008 school year with 32 students enrolled.
Blessed Despite Recession
God continued to bless Foundations by making the facility “desirable” and growth was imminent. By the summer of 2009, we expanded our original 3,500 square foot facility by adding an additional 1,700 square feet which provided a beautiful, new learning environment, reception area, and storage area. The old office and reception areas were remodeled to create two additional learning environments. With the added space, came more children. Despite the recession, God continued to bless Foundations and by the end of the school year, enrollment remained strong with seventy-five students.
More Years of Growth and Expansion
Foundations would undergo three more renovations, one in the summer of 2010, one in the winter of 2011, and the final expansion in the summer of 2012 that would give the facility 10,000 square feet which now houses 10 learning environments, an occupational therapy room, large lobby/reception area and a full administrative wing which includes an administrative office, teacher’s resource room, fine arts office, speech therapy learning environment, dance studio, and full service kitchen.
New Campus and a New Name
In the fall of 2016, God opened the door for Foundations to move from our place of origin to an amazing new campus located at 4141 Desoto Road. With the support of all of our families, teachers, and staff, we loaded the moving truck on a Wednesday and had our learning environments ready to welcome students once again on Monday morning. Our school is now housed on over 60 acres. We occupy over 35,000 square feet of dedicated learning environment space including administrative offices and an auditorium. The outdoor area includes huge commercial sized playground and a full-sized grass playing field.
With this move, we believed it was time to change our name to reflect the school that we have developed into over the course of the previous 10 years. And so “Foundations Christian Montessori Academy” emerged.
The Foundations Story
Opening Day
Foundations Christian Montessori Academy was founded in 2007, and operated under the name “Foundations Developmental Learning Academy” as well as “Foundations Academies.” The vision was to provide an early learning preschool environment that would focus on developing the whole child in a Christ-centered milieu. With the compassionate help of a local businessman, who saw the owner’s dream and passion and with the faithful support of staff who agreed to work that first year without pay, Foundations’ doors were opened on August 27, 2007. By the end of the first year, Foundations had grown from one student to seventeen students.
Expansion
Due to the demand for infant and toddler care, Foundations saw the need to expanded its facility. With the help of Lakewood Church on the Ranch, three more learning environments were built to accommodate infants, ones, and twos. Foundations opened its doors for the 2008 school year with 32 students enrolled.
Blessed Despite Recession
God continued to bless Foundations by making the facility “desirable” and growth was imminent. By the summer of 2009, we expanded our original 3,500 square foot facility by adding an additional 1,700 square feet which provided a beautiful, new learning environment, reception area, and storage area. The old office and reception areas were remodeled to create two additional learning environments. With the added space, came more children. Despite the recession, God continued to bless Foundations and by the end of the school year, enrollment remained strong with seventy-five students.
More Years of Growth and Expansion
Foundations would undergo three more renovations, one in the summer of 2010, one in the winter of 2011, and the final expansion in the summer of 2012 that would give the facility 10,000 square feet which now houses 10 learning environments, an occupational therapy room, large lobby/reception area and a full administrative wing which includes an administrative office, teacher’s resource room, fine arts office, speech therapy learning environment, dance studio, and full service kitchen.
New Campus and a New Name
In the fall of 2016, God opened the door for Foundations to move from our place of origin to an amazing new campus located at 4141 Desoto Road. With the support of all of our families, teachers, and staff, we loaded the moving truck on a Wednesday and had our learning environments ready to welcome students once again on Monday morning. Our school is now housed on over 60 acres. We occupy over 35,000 square feet of dedicated learning environment space including administrative offices and an auditorium. The outdoor area includes huge commercial sized playground and a full-sized grass playing field.
With this move, we believed it was time to change our name to reflect the school that we have developed into over the course of the previous 10 years. And so “Foundations Christian Montessori Academy” emerged.
The Foundations Story
Opening Day
Foundations Christian Montessori Academy was founded in 2007, and operated under the name “Foundations Developmental Learning Academy” as well as “Foundations Academies.” The vision was to provide an early learning preschool environment that would focus on developing the whole child in a Christ-centered milieu. With the compassionate help of a local businessman, who saw the owner’s dream and passion and with the faithful support of staff who agreed to work that first year without pay, Foundations’ doors were opened on August 27, 2007. By the end of the first year, Foundations had grown from one student to seventeen students.
Expansion
Due to the demand for infant and toddler care, Foundations saw the need to expanded its facility. With the help of Lakewood Church on the Ranch, three more learning environments were built to accommodate infants, ones, and twos. Foundations opened its doors for the 2008 school year with 32 students enrolled.
Blessed Despite Recession
God continued to bless Foundations by making the facility “desirable” and growth was imminent. By the summer of 2009, we expanded our original 3,500 square foot facility by adding an additional 1,700 square feet which provided a beautiful, new learning environment, reception area, and storage area. The old office and reception areas were remodeled to create two additional learning environments. With the added space, came more children. Despite the recession, God continued to bless Foundations and by the end of the school year, enrollment remained strong with seventy-five students.
More Years of Growth and Expansion
Foundations would undergo three more renovations, one in the summer of 2010, one in the winter of 2011, and the final expansion in the summer of 2012 that would give the facility 10,000 square feet which now houses 10 learning environments, an occupational therapy room, large lobby/reception area and a full administrative wing which includes an administrative office, teacher’s resource room, fine arts office, speech therapy learning environment, dance studio, and full service kitchen.
New Campus and a New Name
In the fall of 2016, God opened the door for Foundations to move from our place of origin to an amazing new campus located at 4141 Desoto Road. With the support of all of our families, teachers, and staff, we loaded the moving truck on a Wednesday and had our learning environments ready to welcome students once again on Monday morning. Our school is now housed on over 60 acres. We occupy over 35,000 square feet of dedicated learning environment space including administrative offices and an auditorium. The outdoor area includes huge commercial sized playground and a full-sized grass playing field.
With this move, we believed it was time to change our name to reflect the school that we have developed into over the course of the previous 10 years. And so “Foundations Christian Montessori Academy” emerged.
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Foundations Christian Montessori Academy has the unique distinction of meeting the local community’s needs by offering not only quality childcare, but an exceptional alternative to public education.
In Jeremiah 29:11,it says “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” So it is with great joy and anticipation, that Foundations Christian Montessori Academy looks forward to this future.
“Foundations has been a wonderful environment for my two girls over the past three years. The teachers and staff truly love and support each and every child like their own, which gives me peace of mind. The curriculum challenges my girls in a fun, creative way cultivating advanced development and a love of learning.”
“Foundations methods and academic level of teaching are of a much higher level than many of the other schools we had looked into. The staff’s knowledge, dedication, kindness, consistency, and willingness to communicate with our family has been wonderful. Our daughter has been enrolled for a little over 6 months now. We have been very impressed with her overall development in this time. Our daughter has become such an independent little girl who loves her school. We are so confident that we made the right decision in choosing Foundations. We have recommended Foundations in the past and will continue to do so.”
“Foundations was recommended to us by a co-worker. After looking at other recommended day care providers, we selected Foundations. One thing that stood out to us was the enthusiasm that Heather Downing-Angersoll showed during the tour of the facility. It was evident that she put her heart and soul into the school. It is not just her business but her passion. We have seen the same level of commitment and compassion from all of the teachers at the school which gives us great confidence every day as we leave our babies in their care. The curriculum has exceeded our expectations and our children enjoy going to school every day. Foundations is not the closest option for us but, it is the very best that Sarasota has to offer which makes it the best choice for our children”
“Every day for the past 15 months we have brought the most precious miracle of our lives to spend the day at Foundations Academies. He is now 17 months old and he can’t wiggle out of my arms fast enough to run to his teacher when I drop him off in the mornings. I know that the well behaved and bright little boy he has grown into is hugely due to the consistent care and education he receives daily at Foundations. It is a very clean facility with common areas and outdoor play areas that are suitable children of every age to enjoy. In the beginning, I would often be questioned by friends as to how I felt handing a newborn baby over to complete strangers each day. The answer? From the first day, we never felt like strangers. The women who own, manage, and teach at Foundations are all amazing people. And knowing my son is with people who are caring, attentive, and knowledgeable about childcare puts me completely at ease. Foundations is a secure, loving place with educational capabilities well above the industry standard.”
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