Preschool Ministry

FIRST FRIENDS EARLY LEARNING

Where Little Hearts Shine

2-Day Registration 1-Day Waitlist

Friendships, Faith, and Fun

Strong Beginnings Through Play & Prayer

First Friends Early Learning is a year-round, Mother's Day Out-style program serving children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15a to 2:15p and offer play-based, Biblically-centered activities with age-appropriate academic enrichment.

Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can grow spiritually, cognitively, and socially.

Registration

Fees & Rates

  • A $50 non-refundable registration fee is required with the application.
  • Once accepted, a deposit equal to one month’s tuition is due to confirm your child’s spot. This will be applied to May 2026 tuition.
  • Deposit Rates: 1 child – $340 | 2 children – $646 | 3 children – $952
  • Withdrawal deadline for a full refund of your deposit is June 30, 2025. After this date, deposits are non-refundable.
  • 2-day enrollments receive priority. Requests for 1-day enrollment will be added to the waitlist.
  • September tuition is due September 1.

Scholarships

Complete Scholarship Forms must be submitted by May 15.

Sibling Discount

A 10% sibling discount applies to each additional child’s tuition (e.g., 1st child: $340, 2nd child: $306).

Sibling discounts are available for 2-day enrollments only.

Policies & Procedures

Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. Failure to pay on time may result in the loss of your child’s spot in the program.

  • Each month is the same tuition
  • FFEL is NOT prorated for absences or weather-related closures
  • You may withdraw at any time between Sep 1 - Apr 1 with a 30-day written notice.
  • Withdrawals without a 30-day notice will be charged for the following month’s tuition.
  • Prorated withdrawals are not offered.
A $1 per minute fee will be charged for children picked up after 2:15p.

For any additional questions, please contact Megan.Pavelka@HoustonsFirst.org

FFEL Summer Camps

  • Summer Camp is a 2-day program with a two-month commitment (June & July).
  • Days and hours follow the regular First Friends Early Learning schedule.
  • Registration is available only to currently enrolled families.
  • Non-enrolled families may inquire about availability.
Youth together enjoying Daycation