Welcome to the First School and Daycare - est. 1987.

About us

Located in the heart of El Campo, The First School and Daycare is a ministry of First Lutheran Church. Our goal is to provide outstanding childcare and academic preparedness while instilling Christ’s love in each child.

Meet the Directors

Bree Joines, Director

Bree Joines

Bree Joines has been in childcare for over 24 years. She has a great interest in Early child development and holds a child development associate credential as well as a childcare directors license for the state of Texas.

Bree started her career in childcare in the classroom working with all age groups. She started being a childcare director over a decade ago with The First School in November 2014. Bree is passionate about providing quality childcare to families in our community. She is an active member of First Lutheran Church along with her husband Will and her two sons and two daughters.

Deanna Davidson, Director

Deanna Davidson

Deanna Davidson has been in childcare for over 10 years. She began her career at The First School in April of 2018 teaching in the After School program. She has also helped support us in all of our classrooms.

Deanna became a co-Director for our school in April of 2023. Deanna graduated from El Campo High School in 2010. She has an Associates of Arts degree from WCJC and a Bachelor of Science Psychology degree from the University of Houston Victoria. She also holds a credential in Early Child Development.

We offer the following programs:

Infants 0-17 months

The First School provides each infant with a homely, nurturing environment, cared for by full-time childcare professionals.

Toddlers to Preschool

Our programs cater to meet the needs of every individual child. Each student will be given the care and tools needed to succeed in the present and future.

After School

We offer a daily schedule complete with hands on learning activities, play centers, outdoor sports, and homework assistance.

We are located at 304 Oscar St, El Campo, TX 77437

 

FAQs

Do you offer tours?

Yes, call us at 979-543-7075 to schedule

What are your hours of operation?

M-F 6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Do you offer full-time or part-time care?

We are only accepting full-time enrollees at this time.

Are meals served?

Yes! All programs serve 3 meals a day, plus snack time.

Do you accept tuition assistance?

Yes, we accept tuition assistance through Texas Workforce.

Are you hiring?

Yes! You can apply here.