Henderson Christian Academy

"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it" Proverbs 22:6

The HCA Method

Life Ready, By Design.

A Reggio-inspired, faith-based program — here's what that means in practice. Fourteen hands-on experiences, organized into five pillars, so every day builds the whole child: heart, mind, voice, body, and hands.

Heart — Faith & Character

Character isn't a lesson. It's practiced at every table.

A daily Bible story, grace before meals, and teachers who help children name big feelings instead of just stopping them — the roots of self-control and empathy.

Bible Study
Table Manners & Etiquette
Behavior Guidance & Emotional Regulation

Mind — Inquiry & Academics

Reading, math, and STEM — learned by asking, not repeating.

Reading begins with hearing the sounds in words; math begins with seeing quantity before symbols. Our teachers build both through rich conversation, hands-on materials, and projects that follow children's questions.

Early Literacy & Reading
Early Math Foundations
Early STEM Learning

Voice — Music & Imagination

Every child has something to say. We give them the stage.

Piano and choir train the ear, the memory, and the courage to be heard. Dramatic play lets children try on the world and rehearse who they are becoming.

Piano & Choir
Dramatic Play

Headphones on, hands on the keys — a toddler in our piano room.

Body — Movement & Independence

Strong bodies. Capable hands. "I did it myself."

From an infant's first reach to a Pre-K climb, movement shapes the developing brain. Bathroom independence is treated as the milestone it is — and we work with you, not against you.

Bathroom Independence
Physical Fitness & Motor Development
Baby Motor & Sensory Development

Hands — Garden, Kitchen & Animals

Grow it. Cook it. Care for it. Own it.

Children plant gardens, prepare real food, and care for animals — learning that living things depend on them. Stewardship in the truest sense: God's world, placed carefully in small hands.

Kitchen Skills & Food Exploration
Gardening & Healthy Choices
Animal Interactions

A teacher and child in the garden bed, checking what's ready to pick.

Fourteen experiences. Five pillars. One method.

Every one of them happens in our building — ask to see the piano, the garden, and the kitchen on your tour.

Which experiences your child does depends on their age — see the breakdown on our Programs page.

Schedule a Tour 20 minutes. Bring your child.

Guided by timeless values:
Curiosity
Creativity
Faith
Excellence

What Parents Say About Us

I have a 2 year old and a 3 Month old, they both attend Henderson Christian Academy. Before my kids attended HCA I tried several daycares and none of them can compare to HCA. When you walk in you are greeted with a warm hello, and you can feel the passion and the love each teacher has for my little ones.

Daisy C.

Both of my little ones attended this school, this is the third year for my youngest. I cannot say enough good things, the teachers are very attentive and loving and the children are getting a top notch education with just the right amount of Christian instruction as well as having fun. I highly recommend Henderson Christian Academy.

Karen C.

Before HCA, we had tried one other day care facility and we had so many problems. We were so unhappy and after visiting several others before finding HCA, I was very nervous about enrolling her anywhere. When I visited HCA, it was so different. I felt welcome and like we were already part of a family. I knew this was the place I could trust to give my daughter the best.

Renay M.

HCA treated our infant daughter as if she was their own. I couldn't have been more pleased with my daughter's first daycare experience! It's always so hard to leave your firstborn but they made it so comfortable for us! We only had her there for about 6 months before we had to move away for a new job. I sure wish we could take HCA and the staff with us!!

Betsy J.

After checking several schools I went with Henderson Christian Academy and I don't think I could be any happier anywhere else. The teachers are very loving and they treat my son like one of their own. It truly feels like family!!! He loves going to class and have learned a lot since started school. I definitely recommend this school.

Marcia B.

Our Commitment in Action