Firm Foundations 4 Kids

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Firm Foundations 4 Kids Firm Foundations 4 Kids is a Christian kindergarten readiness program for 4-5 year olds in Normal, IL. Mrs. McCoy is a teacher with 23 years experience.

Hours of Operation: 7:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. (M-F)
(3-5 days a week)

Firm Foundations 4 Kids is a unique, Christian kindergarten readiness program designed for 4-5 year olds. Kids develop firm foundations intellectually, spiritually, socially, and emotionally through reading, writing, arithmetic, music, exploration, play, problem solving, computers, arts & crafts, and much more! A lot of tailored individualized attention and specialized quality instruction enhance the kids' preparation for kindergarten. It is a state licensed educational day care with a maximum of 12 preschool kids with the teacher and an adult assistant. The small class size provides an effective student/teacher ratio. Firm Foundations 4 Kids is operated and taught by me, Dara Deppert McCoy. I have taught for the past 23 years in the public school system with the last 13 years in kindergarten. In 2013, I completed my master's degree in curriculum and instruction conducting several action research projects targeting kindergarten literacy and math skills. I am enjoying this "leap of faith adventure" teaching kids in my home located directly behind Grove Elementary. Please e-mail me or call me for further details! [email protected]
309-242-0995

“Happy Birthday, Johnny Appleseed!” 🍎🍏 (Firm Foundations 4 Kids like “yellow” apples the best!)
09/30/2026

“Happy Birthday, Johnny Appleseed!” 🍎🍏 (Firm Foundations 4 Kids like “yellow” apples the best!)

“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as t...
09/07/2026

“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” Matthew 19:14

Firm Foundations 4 Kids has begun its 11th school year! Kip, my husband-Mr. McCoy as the kids call him, is also helping now that he is retired! He plays with the kids outside & makes our lunch! ❤️🥰

'Twas the night before kindergarten, when all Firm Foundations 4 Kids' preschool graduate children were nestled all snug...
08/20/2026

'Twas the night before kindergarten, when all Firm Foundations 4 Kids' preschool graduate children were nestled all snug in their beds. While Mrs. McCoy is wishing them, HAPPY NEW SCHOOL YEAR TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOODNIGHT!

“It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter.” Psalm 74:17Firm Foundations 4 Kid...
08/02/2026

“It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter.” Psalm 74:17

Firm Foundations 4 Kids is thankful for the lovely summer God provided with the help of our assistant and lifeguards! May the Lord bless everyone who has been a part of Firm Foundations 4 Kids!

“May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us-yes, establish the work of our han...
05/30/2026

“May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us-yes, establish the work of our hands.” Psalm 90:17

Busy last day…Firm Foundations 4 Kids finished its 10th school year, and I got to see a few of my former Sugar Creek kindergarten graduates! 🥰

Firm Foundations 4 Kids, my Christian preschool/daycare in Normal, has a few full-time openings beginning mid-August 202...
03/07/2026

Firm Foundations 4 Kids, my Christian preschool/daycare in Normal, has a few full-time openings beginning mid-August 2026 for 4-5 year olds.
I would really appreciate you sharing my information with any parents in the Bloomington/Normal area looking for a preschool/educational in-home daycare for their preschooler next school year! My website is www.firmfoundations4kids.com. My page for Firm Foundations 4 Kids is www.facebook.com/firmfoundations4kids.
Thank you!
Firm Foundations 4 Kids is a unique, Christian, kindergarten readiness program designed for 4-5 year olds. This in-home educational daycare/preschool is operated by me, Dara Deppert McCoy, a former Unit 5 kindergarten teacher. Our home is located directly behind Grove Elementary. Kids develop firm foundations intellectually, spiritually, socially, and emotionally through reading, writing, arithmetic, music, exploration, play, problem solving, computers, arts & crafts, and much more! A lot of tailored individualized attention and specialized quality instruction enhances the kids' preparation for kindergarten. It is a state licensed, educational, in-home daycare with a maximum of 8 kids or 12 kiddos with a full-time assistant. The small class size provides an effective student/teacher ratio.
Please contact Mrs. Dara Deppert McCoy at (309) 242-0995 or [email protected] for more details and to set up a time to visit the preschool space in our home.

Firm Foundations 4 Kids celebrated Dr. Seuss this week! (We DO like green eggs & ham made by Mr. McCoy!) 💚
03/06/2026

Firm Foundations 4 Kids celebrated Dr. Seuss this week! (We DO like green eggs & ham made by Mr. McCoy!) 💚

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY from Firm Foundations 4 Kids! ❤️
02/14/2026

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY from Firm Foundations 4 Kids! ❤️

HAPPY 100TH DAY at Firm Foundations 4 Kids!
02/04/2026

HAPPY 100TH DAY at Firm Foundations 4 Kids!

Happy Birthday, Jesus 🎂🎁 & Merry Christmas 🎄 from the kids at Firm Foundations 4 Kids!
12/21/2025

Happy Birthday, Jesus 🎂🎁 & Merry Christmas 🎄 from the kids at Firm Foundations 4 Kids!

Address

1020 Meadow Lark Road
Normal, IL
61761

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

(309) 242-0995

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