Foundations for the Future offers a Creative Child Care Center and Elementary/Middle School, accredited by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) and SACS-CASI (Southern Association of Colleges & School-Council on Accreditation & School Improvement).
Foundations also offers after-school and summer camp programs. Foundations' innovative program has been repeatedly recognized for creating an ideal balance between home and school, play and learning.
Foundations enhances children's thinking and learning abilities through the AQ curriculum experience.
The SACS-CASI & NAEYC accreditations place Foundations at the top percentage of schools in the nation focusing on early childhood development and education.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,255
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
ADHD
Year Founded
2004
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
208 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Elementary Only: Unform shirts with choice of pants, shorts, skirts, etc
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Other rates apply to the Before & After School Program, hot lunches, summer camp, field trips, extra-curricular activities, etc.
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Jessica Sampson
Admissions Associate
Lynn McKinnon
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Ballet & Tap, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Music & Drama
Arts and Music Programs:
Musical Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cooking, Soccer
Arts and Music Programs:
Musical Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cooking, Soccer
School Notes
- By participating in the Foundations K-5th program, your child will: - Be respected as a natural learner who thrives best in an atmosphere attuned to individual interests, strengths, and needs. - Cultivate personal qualities such as honesty, curiosity, independent thinking, and respect. - Pursue healthy physical activity and a meaningful experience of the arts. - Develop a sense of excitement, wonder, & curiosity for learning through interdisciplinary, inquiry-based projects. Progress at their own pace, constantly being encouraged to reach the next skill level, often in advance of their grade level. - Gain true comprehension of the GA Performance Standards in Language, Math, Science, & Social Studies. Non-Traditional Learning - We believe Foundations for the Future has a uniqueness that sets it apart from other private schools. Combining a love of learning with a demonstrated commitment to excellence and creativity, Foundations provides its students the foundation of skills and the joy for learning that are necessary for lifelong education. Families join devoted, expert teachers to make Foundations a truly dynamic place.
- "What do you want to learn about this week " At Foundations, teachers help children meet their objectives through topics they choose. Through varied teacher methods and mixed-grade classes, learning pace can be adjusted individually to meet each child's needs. Teachers challenge and empower children to learn, research, and discuss topics, even in advance of their grade level. Facilities & Programs - Foundations offers the benefits of a small classroom setting combined with facilities and programs typically found only in larger schools. - Facilities - Two Large Playgrounds - Field for sports play; sandbox, swings, and nature areas. - Covered Outdoor Gym Areas - Rubber surfacing for sports skills practice and protected outdoor play on rainy days. - Gymnastics Academy - Optional martial arts & gymnastics programs held in this 10,000 sq fully equipped gymnasium, complete with in-ground trampolines, foam pit, bars, and tumbling floor. - Art Room & Clay Kiln - Variety of art materials, including clay and glazes. - Field Trips - Monthly field trips to support classroom studies. - Homemade Meals & Snacks - Included in tuition, served family style, up to 5 meals/day. - Computer Lab & Library - Educational resources, games, books and periodicals. - Specialist-Taught Programs - Science, Music, Communication, and Body Basics PE Programs allow children to learn from teachers with specialized training in these important areas. - Integrated Curriculum - Our AQ Curriculum for elementary grades provides a focus of teaching developmental skills while meeting GA Performance Standards in Language, Math, Science, & Social Studies. - Core Curriculum Resources - Excel Mathematics, Centrifuge Language Arts, Red Rocket Readers, TouchPhonics, Wordly Wise Vocabulary, Weekly Readers, and National Geographic Periodicals; Social Studies field trips and class visitors, Science through experiments and projects. - Developmental Curriculum - Children's learning is supplemented weekly with specialist-taught Premium Services that focus on the main developmental areas: Music (cognitive & social development); Art (self-expression), and Emotional Education (cognitive, social, communication, and self-help), and Physical. - Schedule - Class is Monday through Friday, between 8:00-2:30, and follows the Cobb County School schedule for early release, teacher work days, and holidays. Before & afterschool and holiday care is available in the regular classroom for these days, when Foundations Child Care Center is open.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Foundations For The Future School cost?
Foundations For The Future School's tuition is approximately $9,255 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Foundations For The Future School?
The acceptance rate of Foundations For The Future School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
What sports does Foundations For The Future School offer?
Foundations For The Future School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Gymnastics, Intramural Sports Only, Martial Arts, Rock Climbing and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Foundations For The Future School?
The application deadline for Foundations For The Future School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 11/8/2024
I have two children at FTTF and they have grown by leaps and bounds while attending. I love that my eldest is in a mixed-aged class so she can learn from the older children. She's way ahead of where she should be academically; she's reading and writing very well for her age. I credit that to FTTF. My younger daughter is also thriving. She is happy to go to school (after hugging onto mommy for a bit) and I get to see her beautiful smile in the pictures and videos they send throughout the day. There have been some issues but the staff is responsive and is doing the best they can.
5 6/15/2024
This school has been nothing but loving to my little son. They know and love him from the front desk to his classroom walls.
5 6/15/2024
Foundations has been absolutely incredible for our family! My husband and I cannot say enough good things about the teachers, the staff, and the overall environment. Our daughter loves being at school and comes home extremely happy every afternoon. Everyone has truly become like family to us. We appreciate the pictures we receive throughout the week and the updates the teachers provide us each afternoon. We know that our little one is well loved and well taken care of each and every day.
5 1/27/2023
I honestly cannot express how much I love FFTF. I love my kid's teachers with all my heart. They`ve helped and guided both me and my children. I have a two-year-old and all three of his teachers Ms. Kim, Ms. Ana, and Ms. Katie have taught him so much. He`s changed drastically from his first time beginning FFTF. My daughter whose one loves her teachers Ms. Marie and Ms. Kayla. They`ve also made a huge impact on her. I also have an infant who`s two months old and let me just tell you as a mom worry will also weigh in when placing your baby in daycare but Ms. Sarah and Ms. Tiarra treat my sweet baby as their own. They`re all so amazing. Ms. Val is great as well. I am so grateful for every one of them.
5 4/18/2022
We arrived at Foundations for the Future after two prior schools, where our son was being injured (as an infant). We expressed our concerns about the prior school's and the Administration at Foundations reassured us our son would be taken care of and will be safe. If there was ever to be a concern, they would always be available. Thankfully, our son has never been in harm at Foundations. He continues to grow and comes home with something new he learned daily. We are extremely thankful for the communication and openness we receive and are able to give to ensure our son is growing and learning at a minimum, the expected rate. He absolutely LOVES the gym; we swear he asks for gym time every morning. Thank you for always keeping our son's best interest at heart.
5 4/8/2022
Brandon Arnolda a minute agoNEW-EditWe found FFTF in 2007 when my oldest son was 1. We enrolled immediately and he remained at Foundations until he graduated from 6th grade. Our youngest attended FFTF as well, and both our boys still talk about FFTF and what a fun school it was to attend. Both boys were well prepared for the next step (which was a public school for us) but I know many of their friends transitioned well into other environments, too. Just take a look at the administration, teachers, and other families - it is evident that Foundations is a great place to be!
5 3/30/2022
If you're looking for a school that will not only challenge your child academically but empowers them socially-emotionally then look nowhere else, Foundations is it! Not only is the facility beautiful, but the people are also what make it so great. The school has an onsite chef that makes delicious, healthy, child-friendly meals each day, which has resulted in my son eating things I would never imagine. My son's teachers have grown to be an extension of our family and he looks forward to seeing them every day. FFTF also has 4 administrators that support the school in different areas, and are always available to support our family in any way. I really can't believe we lucked out and got into FFTF when we did - but I couldn't be more thankful!
5 12/15/2021
My child had been in the foundations since he was 6 weeks old. Foundations teachers are awesome, nurturing and they are great in hands-on learning.
5 11/17/2021
Our daughter is in the pre-k program at Foundations and loves it! She loves all of the teachers and has learned so much already in the first couple of months of school. As parents, we were nervous about how our daughter would adjust as she was at a private sitter prior to starting at Foundations. We have been extremely pleased with how well the teachers and the rest of the staff have helped her acclimate to her new surroundings. She goes to school excited every day to learn and sometimes isn`t ready to come home in the afternoons because she is having so much fun at school. A big plus for our family`s busy schedule is the extracurricular activity offerings that get built into the school day (dance, cooking, gymnastics, etc). It has been very exciting to watch our daughter`s knowledge grow by leaps and bounds in this short time. We look forward to continuing her education at Foundations!
5 7/28/2021
Our daughter just graduated from Kindergarten at Foundations and is going into first grade this year. We love all of the staff, from our tour to our everyday interactions they have always been helpful, attentive, and warm. Our daughter is very attached to the teachers and faculty and is excited to start school again! I really appreciate the way they use more active and exploratory teaching methods. The gym, rock wall, foam pit, and the outdoor discovery park allow her to keep moving her body throughout the day, which helps her to also focus and learn when it is time for that. I am confident we will be with Foundations until she ages out of the school and I am very happy with our overall experience.
5 6/26/2021
Best School ever! Both my kiddos have grown up here. I couldn't ask for a better place to bring my kids to everyday. Foundations are like family.
5 6/23/2020
We love Foundations. It offers an alternative approach to education that keeps my child engaged and loving learning. The project-based learning allows my child to learn through her interests while the play-based approach makes it fun. She hates missing school!
5 10/7/2018
Our children have attended Foundations since 2012. The school uses evidence-based techniques and progressive teaching strategies to engage students every step of the way. Movement is a priority, as research shows how learning is positively affected immediately after explorative play. Plant a fully-functioning garden rather than watch a movie about photosynthesis: see photosynthesis in action. Study Picasso and then paint using his techniques. Read and discuss books like it's a book club. This school is creative, fun, and has prepared my kids to transition to middle school well. Two thumbs up for FFTF (I'd give more thumbs if I had more).
5 9/20/2018
My daughter has been attending Foundations for a year and our experience has been nothing short of AMAZING! The teachers and administration has been awesome, friendly and very welcoming every day. They keep in touch with me whenever my child is sick or has any needs that require the attention. She has absolutely fell in love with all her teachers and we will be staying with Foundations for a long time.
5 8/11/2018
Absolutely the best childcare/preschool in the metro area. Foundations has been life-changing for our family and I am certain our son would be a different kid without this environment every day. His vocabulary is incredible and he consistently comes home with new words and surprises us with what he has learned. The teachers and administrative staff are nurturing, caring, and communicative. There are several options for Parent Night Out events, Fall and Spring Festivals, etc. The outdoor covered play area is lovely for the little kiddos to get fresh air even when it's raining, and the gym with a foam pit and trampoline is another plus. As an educator, I fully agree with their academic philosophy and highly recommend Foundations!
5 11/24/2017
Our son has been in the elementary school program at Foundations for two years and we are really happy with the school. It offers small class sizes and a more individualized approach to learning than you get in other schools. Their philosophy is `learning by doing`, so for example, instead of doing lots of repetitive boring worksheets, they learn through experimenting, touching and playing games. They incorporate movement into the day and each morning starts with free play in the gym. That gets the energy out and leaves the kids ready to learn. They have great communication on what is going on in the classroom, with a daily update which includes photos. The report cards actually outline what is in the curriculum for each subject and how your child is progressing in each main area within that subject. Much more meaningful than a solitary number or letter per subject. The teachers are always accessible and are very supportive of each child recognizing they are all different. This school has been a great find for our family, we highly recommend it.
5 11/24/2017
Foundations for the Future gives you the best value in child care for what you pay. They offer every single thing we were looking for at a price we could afford. After an exhaustive search for adequate yet affordable daycare I was relieved to finally discover Foundations. The teachers keep us up to date with any issues and focus on areas of needed improvement. They are the only reason I am able to go to work with a sound mind every morning.
5 11/24/2017
Our son has been in the elementary school program at Foundations for two years and we are really happy with the school. It offers small class sizes and a more individualized approach to learning than you get in other schools. Their philosophy is learning by doing, so for example, instead of doing lots of repetitive boring worksheets they learn by playing games, touching and experimenting. They incorporate movement into the day and each morning starts with free play in the gym. That gets the energy out and leaves the kids ready to learn. They have great communication on what is going on in the classroom, with a daily update which includes photos. The teachers are always accessible and are very supportive of each child recognizing they are all different. Foundations has been a great fit for our family.
5 11/24/2017
We are new to the Foundations school and could not be happier with the experience we have had thus far!!!!! The level of care they have shown for my child is far above the standard of traditional schools. I am so grateful that we have discovered this school so early in my daughters life. We will be a Foundations family until she graduates from 5th !!
5 5/13/2017
Hi! We have sent all three of our children to Foundations since 2014. We are pleased with them and can't say enough good things about the teachers and staff. The gym is top-notch. The teachers are attentive and sweet. The school has convenient hours, great food, and a loving environment for the children.
5 5/12/2017
We've had a great experience here for several years.
5 5/12/2017
Y daughter has been going here since she was 7 months old. She loves it!!!! The teachers and staff are great and the facility is so inviting.
5 5/17/2016
Foundations is simply top notch. A place where my family and our little one feel safe, comfortable, and at home. We love the upbeat teachers and daily communications and the creative ways they approach new subjects. They have everything I was looking for and more as a parent. Can't wait to progress through the years with them!
5 5/17/2016
I have a son in first grade and a son in a 3 yr old preschool class (we have attended since 2007). They are excited everyday to get to school and it is their home away from home. This is truly is a creative school for children - from the infant room all the way to 6th grade. The daily communication of their class activities in my inbox before I pick them up is the best part. I am able to talk to my kids about their day and feel like I was there, even though I have to be at work. Forget the days of asking your child, "what did you do today?" and getting the answer, "nothing." Go here and you have the ability to be apart of your children's school experience, even when you physically can't!
5 5/17/2016
I have 2 daughters at FFTF and they have attended for over 5 years. Parents are always welcome at the school and can be as involved as they like (a big change from prior schools they have attended!) The curriculum is always on the cutting edge (STEM-integrated curriculum) and the teachers go the extra mile to make sure the instruction is at my child's level. They are multiage so children can be moved throughout the day as needed (my daughters have always been above grade level and at this school were able to work in the higher level instructional materials at all times due to the ways teachers personalize instruction). If you want personalized instruction with caring teachers, this is the place! It is an excellent school for advanced, independent learners and also for all other children who are ready to learn at their own pace.
5 7/24/2015
Foundations is the only place I would send my daughter!
As a first time mom, I had so many worries but the staff and administration at FFTF has worked with me through all of my "moments" with understanding and support. My daughter has yet to have a day where she displayed any anxiety about my leaving. There are days she pushes out of my arms reaching for her teachers or just to get down and play.
Another HUGE benefit of Foundations and the most important one to me is they are a breastfeeding friendly school. I have been able to breastfeed my daughter at lunch and before I take her home for the day. They have comfortable areas where we can enjoy being together for a feeding. I have never felt uncomfortable or anything but support from the staff about breastfeeding.
Foundations also provides wonderful services to document everything! They send daily Discovery Reports with pictures of what they are doing in class. Now that my daughter is getting older, it is amazing to be able to look through my email and see her first days. I also registered for a Scrapbook service they provide, where I receive a scrapbook page each month including photographs from a professional photographer. Being a working mom, Foundations has saved me by taking so many pictures of my daughter and sharing them with me! Thanks to these services no moment is going to be missed!
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