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Athens, Texas

Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

What children experience

Learning through play

Milestones & independence

Every child grows on their own timeline. We describe what we support, not what we promise.

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Availability in Athens

Availability can change from day to day. Tell us your child’s age, schedule, and preferred start date, and our team will confirm current openings.

Programs here

All eight programs run here: infant care through Pre-K, before- and after-school care, school-age care, and summer.

Transportation

Available to and/or from participating local schools. Call our Athens team for the current route list.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and supper, served daily through our food program.

CCS & safety

This center accepts CCS — apply through Workforce Solutions East Texas. Entry is by keypad, the building is alarmed, and facility cameras support supervision.

Tuition & availability

Tuition depends on your child's age, schedule, and type of care. Part-time and drop-in care may be available based on classroom space and your child's age and schedule. Availability can change from day to day — tell us what you need and our team will confirm current options.

Childcare assistance (CCS)

Amazing Grace Learning Academy accepts CCS childcare assistance. Families in our area apply through Workforce Solutions East Texas — new applications go through the state's Texas Child Care Connection system.

Applications are handled by Workforce Solutions East Texas. Call us and we'll help you through it.

Tuition & availability

Full-time care is available in every classroom. Part-time and drop-in care may be available based on classroom space and your child's age and schedule — tell us what you need and our team will confirm current options.

Takes about two minutes. No account required.

Child care assistance (CCS)

Amazing Grace accepts CCS. In our area it's administered by Workforce Solutions East Texas — eligibility is based on income, household size, and work, school, or training activity. Apply with them, then tell us, and we'll complete our part.

Messages & updates

Photos, daily notes, meals, naps, and reminders as the day happens.

Billing & payments

Statements in one place, with payment by ACH or debit/credit card.

Enrollment & forms

Enrollment paperwork and updates handled online instead of on a clipboard.

Family account access

Contacts, authorized pickups, and account details you can update yourself.

Our mission

Meaningful early-childhood work: helping children feel loved, learn through play, and grow into capable, kind people.

Culture & faith

A warm, professional, faith-centered workplace where teachers support each other and children come first.

Expectations

Reliability, professionalism, required training, teamwork, and genuine care for every child in the room.

Growth

Ongoing training, CDA development, and room to grow as Amazing Grace grows.

Grow with Amazing Grace

Early childhood is real professional work — and it's some of the most meaningful work there is. We look for people who show up, take training seriously, back up their teammates, and genuinely enjoy children.

Need help beyond the classroom?

Local and statewide organizations that help with food, housing, healthcare, employment, and child care costs.

How Amazing Grace began

Leadership

Our director and assistant director handle enrollment, classroom placement, staffing, and the day-to-day running of the center. They're in the building, not behind a corporate desk — and they're who you'll talk to on a tour.

Educators

Lead teachers and assistant teachers stay with their classroom so children get consistency instead of a rotating cast. Each room is staffed by people who chose this work on purpose.

Training & credentials

Background checks, CPR and First Aid training, and ongoing early-childhood training are part of the job here — with CDA development supported for staff who want it.

Want to join this team?

We're always glad to hear from good early-childhood educators.

Still have a question?

Call (903) 904-4091, or ask us on a tour.

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