The first eight years of your child’s life are characterized by rapid cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. What your child is exposed to and what experiences they have are crucial to establishing fundamental skills and a foundational understanding of the world. If you are looking for a way to start your child off on the right path to a lifetime of learning, Southwest Academies can help!
Our educators are renowned for their passion in building up our students and supporting them through their development with world-class, comprehensive programs that target the whole child. From helping your infant hit their developmental milestones and providing engaging activities for them to apply the knowledge they are learning in school to building lifelong friendships, we create a nurturing environment for all age groups. Invest in giving your child the best future possible by enrolling them in Southwest Academies Childcare and Early Education Programs.
Here is an overview of what our incredible facilities have to offer:
Your baby’s first year of life is crucial for setting the foundation for a love of learning and exploration. Our educators provide your little one with plenty of engaging activities that complement and encourage their child’s development. Our infant care program supports your child in hitting every milestone, including as they learn to sit up, crawl, and safely and kindly interact with others and their world around them.
Southwest Academies Toddler Program was specially crafted to include daily adventures that encourage your child’s curiosity and spark a love of learning. All of our activities are play-based, allowing your child to learn, practice, and master new skills. Through sensory activities and creative expression, our program gives your little one the confidence to hit critical developmental milestones like walking and running, feeding themself, communicating with small words and sentences, taking turns, and being able to play with others.
Set your child up for success in academics by enrolling your 3-5 year old in our Pre-K Program. This program builds on the foundations established during infancy and toddlerhood. This ensures that your child will have the skills and emotional intelligence needed to support them through kindergarten and jumpstart their academic careers.
Our Pre-K program targets the following developmental areas:
Southwest Academies is proud to offer an enriching and supportive before-and-after-school program for our students in DeSoto and Lancaster, Texas. Our educators have worked hard to create a nurturing and inclusive environment that allows your students to explore their passions while reinforcing the knowledge and skills they are learning from school. We want our students to be confident that they can make their dreams a reality.
Our before-and-after-school program ensures that students get a balanced breakfast before they are transported to school on time. This smooth transition ensures that your student can focus on the day ahead.
Once the school day is done, our afternoon care provides structured activities along with plenty of time for homework, so that they can continue to build connections with their peers while supporting continued education. From arts and crafts to sports, our program has something for everyone.
Make your child’s summer memorable by enrolling them in Southwest Academies Summer Camp programs. Our camp programs are available at all of our locations and are led by a dedicated team of educators whose passion is FUN educational adventures. We provide incredible opportunities for your child to explore their passions while building lifelong connections with their peers. These experiences include
but are not limited to:
Southwest Academies is committed to providing wholesome, USDA-approved meals and snacks that adhere to the Child Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines. Your child will enjoy balanced nutrition every day through breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, and dinner.
All of our menu options are crafted to support the healthy growth and development of your child while fueling their mind, body, and soul.
Southwest Academies is the trusted network of childcare and early education centers serving DeSoto, Lancaster, and the surrounding communities. Each of our four locations provides the highest quality of childcare through programs that are formulated to support the growth of each child.
Our specially trained educators are passionate about building a solid foundation for your child, giving them the freedom to thrive in both their academic careers and personal lives. We care deeply about every single one of our students and their families, which is why we go to great lengths to create an inclusive learning environment that celebrates who they are as individuals.
Enrollment is easy! Once you fill out a registration form for each child you are looking to enroll in our programs, we will schedule a meeting. During this meeting, we will go over the following:
Don’t wait another moment! Enroll your child in the only early education program that is not only FUN but also specially designed with your child’s best interests at heart. Contact us today for more information.
Our programs serve the following age groups:
We utilize the following proven curricula:
Yes! Southwest Academies offers the following meals:
To inquire about rates, enrollment, or other questions simply call us
