Mary Sears Childrens Academy

Mary Sears Children's Academy is dedicated to high quality childcare for children in preschool, kindergarten and primary grades one, two and three.
We have a commitment to providing outstanding childcare and creative learning with great customer satisfaction.
Mary Sears, mother of seven children with a Doctorate's Degree, dedicated to early childhood development since 1964, recognized the desperate need for high quality childcare, education and positive guidance.
Mary Sears Children's Academy recognizes the desperate need for high quality infant care and positive guidance.
Our wholesome environment separates infants according to their stage of development; newborn, crawling, and walking.
Our loving dedicated teachers are taught the different needs of each stage of your child's development, so that your baby is happy and content throughout the day.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 34%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Mrs Sheeran
Admissions Associate
Kathleen sheeran
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School Notes

  • School Motto: Individual Loving Care Is Our Primary Concern
  • Mary Sears Children's Academy is dedicated to high quality childcare for children in preschool, kindergarten and primary grades one, two and three. We have a commitment to providing outstanding childcare and creative learning with great customer satisfaction. Mary Sears, mother of seven children with a Doctorate's Degree, dedicated to early childhood development since 1964, recognized the desperate need for high quality childcare, education and positive guidance. Mary Sears Children's Academy recognizes the desperate need for high quality infant care and positive guidance. Our wholesome environment separates infants according to their stage of development; newborn, crawling, and walking. Our loving dedicated teachers are taught the different needs of each stage of your child's development, so that your baby is happy and content throughout the day.
Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for Mary Sears Childrens Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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