6 weeks – 12 months
Infants
Gentle, loving care on your baby's own schedule — with cuddles, tummy time, and the nurturing attention every little one deserves.
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Early Education & Childcare · Houston, TX
Building foundations for life-long learning, one little step at a time.
A warm, nurturing home away from home for children from birth to school-age. At François Academy, your child learns, plays, and grows through hands-on discovery — guided by caring teachers who treat every child as their own.
🧪 Hands-on, research-based curriculum
🕔 Open 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
🤝 CCS & TEFA accepted
🎨 Hands-on learning daily
🚀 Now enrolling!
Since 2017
Caring for Houston's children
6 wks – 12 yrs
Care for every age
Mon–Fri
5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Hands-on
STEAM learning
Our Programs
A place to belong — from the very first steps
Each classroom is designed around how children actually grow. As your child reaches new milestones, they move up with friends and familiar faces — all in one trusted place.
1 – 2 years
Toddlers
Curious explorers on the move! Toddlers build language, independence, and confidence through play, music, and sensory discovery.
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2 – 3 years
Preschool
Sharing, stories, and big ideas. Our preschoolers grow social and early-learning skills with our research-based curriculum.
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3 – 4 years
Pre-K
Curiosity in full bloom. Through hands-on STEAM and guided play, children build early literacy, numbers, and the independence that sets the stage for school.
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5 years
Kinder
Kindergarten, here we come! A confident send-off with reading, writing, problem-solving, and STEAM — so your child walks into big school ready to shine.
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6 – 12 years
School-Age
Before & after school, plus full-day camps on school breaks — homework help, enrichment, and plenty of room to just be a kid.
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Why François Academy
Why Houston families trust us with their littlest ones
Research-based curriculum
A nationally trusted, play-based curriculum that nurtures the whole child — social, emotional, cognitive, and physical.
Built for working families
Open Monday–Friday, 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM, with daily photos and updates through the ProCare app so you never miss a moment.
Hands-on STEAM & discovery
From science experiments to art and sensory play, children learn by doing — building curiosity and critical thinking every day.
CCS & TEFA accepted
We're an approved Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) vendor and proudly welcome families using the Child Care Services (CCS) subsidy — happy to help you navigate enrollment.
Our Classrooms
A peek inside a day at François Academy
Science experiments, circle time, art, and a whole lot of joyful learning. Here's a glimpse of what your child's day looks like.
☀️ Explore our 2026 Summer Camp
Full of camps, field trips, water days, and hands-on adventures to keep kids learning and having fun all summer long.
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Parent Love
Loved by Houston families
Here's what Houston families share about their experience at François Academy.
★★★★★
"I am so grateful to have found François Academy! Just as the name implies, it is more than just a daycare. The entire staff genuinely cares for the children and it shows — from the nutritious real food they provide, to the engaging lesson plans they develop each week. They go above and beyond… that type of peace of mind is priceless!"
B Bertha S.
★★★★★
"The patience and understanding Mrs. Roxy, Winter, and the other wonderful ladies have shown me and my daughter gives a peace most daycares do not provide. I love that they accept kids most daycares would deny… Take my word for it and go tour this amazing facility!"
J Jessica K.
★★★★★
"My little one thrives here! He absolutely loves his teachers and all the staff. I'm so grateful to have found a place where my child is comfortable and genuinely enjoys both learning and playing."
R Rachel V.
★★★★★
"My kids go here and I love this place. They keep me updated with everything they do daily through the app. They really make me feel safe with my kids being here while I am at work. Highly recommend!!"
J Jay T.
★★★★★
"I love how they actually teach the kids & do fun activities. Most daycares leave kids in a room with no interaction — this one does not, they are all about sensory & motor skills. My daughter loves Fridays because it's splash day! I highly recommend this daycare."
I Isabel D.
★★★★★
"My kids have been there for almost two years now and they have taken great care of them! My youngest cries when it's time for me to pick her up and can't wait to get to school the next day to play and learn. They genuinely care about each and every child."
S Sarenah P.