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1st Choice Learning Academy
Safe, Loving Childcare in Donna, Texas
At 1st Choice Learning Academy, your child’s safety, happiness, and development come first. We provide dependable childcare, early learning support, meals, snacks, transportation, and a caring environment where children can learn, play, and grow every day.
Serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children in Donna and the Rio Grande Valley.
Welcome to 1st Choice Learning Academy
Choosing the right childcare center is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. At 1st Choice Learning Academy, we are honored to be trusted by local families to care for their children in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment.
Our academy is designed to feel like a caring extension of home. Children are encouraged to explore, learn, make friends, develop good manners, build confidence, and enjoy each day in a structured and loving setting.
We believe every child deserves patient guidance, personal attention, and a place where they feel welcomed and supported.
Why Families Love Us
Why Choose 1st Choice Learning Academy?
Caring Teachers
Our team is committed to helping children feel safe, loved, and encouraged throughout the day.
Meals and Snacks
We provide meals and snacks so children have the energy they need to learn, play, and grow.
Learning Through Play
Children develop important skills through reading, music, games, creativity, group activities, and hands-on learning.
Transportation Support
We help children get to and from school safely and on time.
Services / Programs Section
Care for Every Stage of Childhood
Infants
Loving care, gentle attention, and a safe environment for your baby’s early development.
Toddlers
Active, supervised care that encourages movement, discovery, social skills, and early learning.
Preschool
Age-appropriate activities that help children build confidence, language skills, creativity, and school readiness.
After-School Care
A safe place for school-age children after class, with transportation support and supervised activities.
Our Teachers Section
Experienced Leadership. Loving Care.
At 1st Choice Learning Academy, experience matters. Our leadership team brings years of childcare, education, and management experience to the families we serve.
Mrs. María C. Rodríguez, owner and alternate director, has extensive experience in education and early childhood care. Her heart for children and commitment to families help guide the academy’s mission every day.
Our team works to provide dependable care, positive guidance, and a welcoming environment where children feel secure and parents feel confident.
A Day at 1st Choice Learning Academy
Every day at 1st Choice Learning Academy is built around safety, structure, learning, and fun.
Children enjoy a healthy balance of supervised play, learning activities, meals, rest time, social interaction, and age-appropriate routines. Our goal is to make each day meaningful, happy, and productive.
A typical day may include:
- Morning welcome and check-in
- Learning activities
- Story time and early literacy
- Music, movement, and creative play
- Meals and snacks
- Indoor and outdoor play
- Rest time
- Social development and group activities
- After-school care and transportation support
“4-Star Rising Star” Recognized by the Texas Workforce Commission
Proudly Recognized for Quality Childcare
1st Choice Learning Academy is proud to have received the Rising Star Award — 4 Stars from the Texas Workforce Commission.
This recognition reflects our commitment to quality care, dependable service, and a positive learning environment for children and families.
Ready to Learn More?
We invite you to contact us, ask questions, and learn more about how 1st Choice Learning Academy can support your child and your family.
Whether you need full-time care, preschool support, after-school care, transportation, meals, or a safe and loving place for your child during the day, we are here to help.
Call Today: (956) 706-5737
Visit Us: 2301 E. Business Highway 83, Ste. C, Donna, Texas 78537
Email: maria@1stchoicelearningacademy.com