Foundation Christian Academy in Valrico,

Foundation Christian Academy in Valrico, Florida offers a comprehensive educational experience with small class sizes and various extracurricular activities including sports, music, art, and theater. The facility features dedicated teachers and staff who work to create an enriching learning environment focused on both academic and spiritual development. While some families appreciate the Christian-based education and close-knit community atmosphere, others note that the teaching style may not suit every student’s needs.

Day Care Information

Address

3955 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596

Reviews

47 Reviews

Day Care Features

Is this a Christian day care?

Yes

Multiple reviews explicitly state the school's Christian affiliation.

Reviews:

Author: Emily Salter Rating: 5/5 Date: 3/25/2022, 1:04:19 AM Review: My children began attending FCA three years ago when we found our family looking for a more positive educational environment. What we found at FCA is that and so much more! With both a middle school and elementary school student, I have had the opportunity to see FCA at several different levels. The amount of time, effort, and care the teachers pour into their students is incredible! They work hard to create a learning environment where every student feels successful. It is also a blessing to have my children surrounded by teachers, staff, and coaches who not only teach, but model, the Christian values that are so important to our family. ----- Author: Marchele Cornish Rating: 5/5 Date: 3/24/2022, 11:52:47 PM Review: Both of our daughters now graduates from University Of Central Florida attended Foundation Christian Academy from preschool through middle school. Foundation was truly a blessing to them and our family! Our girls felt safe and loved in a Christian school environment. And they were well prepared for their future academic life. ----- Author: emilyl6uren Rating: 1/5 Date: 3/3/2022, 12:50:21 PM Review: I have never attended this school bc i attended a christian school before and it was not it. I am currently sitting in traffic on lithia pinecrest at 7:45, where traffic has been backed up miles. It’s all because of the sheriff that was dutied with stopping traffic to let your people out. It is very inconvenient to everyone else on the road, and the traffic wouldn’t be this bad if it was just left the way it is. I am going to be late to my appointment again even though i left my house 45 minutes early, when it normally takes 10 minutes to get down lithia pinecrest. when i attended a Christian school there wasn’t any sort of unfair stopping to let people out and the traffic wasn’t bad at all ----- Author: Susan Green Rating: 1/5 Date: 2/8/2022, 2:30:58 AM Review: While many of the staff at FCA were amazing, others were not. Sherri Smith is a completely different person “behind closed doors”. Arrogant, self righteous and downright rude, Sherri is definitely not an example of how Christian women behave. I couldn’t get my daughter out of FCA fast enough. If you are considering this school for your child, please note that they put on a good show to get you in there. Don’t fall for it.

Working Hours

  • Monday7:50AM-4PM
  • Tuesday7:50AM-4PM
  • Wednesday7:50AM-4PM
  • Thursday7:50AM-4PM
  • Friday7:50AM-4PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Latest Reviews

Author: Kay Smith
Rating: 1/5
Date: 9/14/2022, 12:15:01 AM

Unfortunately this school, is not Christ centered at all. Sheri Smith loves to remind parents how her own children NEVER broke a rule or misbehaved and lecturing if parents were focused on Christ in their own homes then their children would be better behaved. This school is completely focused on turning out little ”stepford children” rather than true individual thinkers who are disciples of Christ. In their view you cannot be both. Free thinking is stifled. Your child must learn to be seen but not heard , and always exclaim his/her jubilation for Christ but only when deemed appropriate , never question any rule.They will be taught if it is a rule, it must be so. They will be told inclusion is what we must do to be more like Christ but the administration and faculty models that anyone who does not conform does not wish to be closer to Christ so you must turn your back on them and just pray for them. I was warned not to send my child to this school but I did not heed the warning so I beseech you to really pray before sending your child but I do not recommend it.

Author: Maddie Nardin
Rating: 4/5
Date: 8/5/2022, 7:51:35 PM

I graduated class of 2021. I currently go to a honors college and am doing well. The guidance counselor, Mrs. Rydl, does a lot for the students academically and aided me in pursuing volunteer work and boot camps. There is the typical favoritism, and it can be pretty obvious among us students. And it’s not necessarily because of their work ethic.. However, I’ve built good relationships with some teachers, and I thank the ones who had patience with me as I was growing into a young adult. I hope this school ultimately makes some changes to bring back more exuberant events for the kids, because those were some of my highlights.

Author: Santy Abel
Rating: 2/5
Date: 8/2/2022, 10:34:15 PM

It was an okay experience overall, not the best environment to be part of, all teachers were very nice and awesome, but some students don’t act like they look. Right now, I’m in a better school in Alabama, with students who don’t mess around and actually getting ready for college, I think there should be some of that here to. Auburn High School doesn’t play around with tardiness and absence. Also I forgot to mention that the class of 2019, which was my class, was the worst group of classmates I ever had, it feels like I got ptsd from the experience I had. One thing to note, if your not Christian, don’t bring your kids here since they bring their toxic personalities with them.

Author: Kathy Metz
Rating: 5/5
Date: 3/28/2022, 4:29:24 AM

Foundation Christian Academy was our children’s school home for 11 years. They became part of the Panther family in their elementary years and both graduated from FCA well prepared for college. The small class sizes made it possible for their teachers to be able to reach all of their students. They grew academically and spiritually during their time at FCA. The spiritual lessons and strong mentors helped both of our children begin to form their biblical worldview and help them become the young adults they are today. There are many opportunities that students can participate in sports, music, art and theater. Both of our children were able to discover their passions in art and theater. We are confident that they would not have had the same opportunities if they would have been in a large public high school. We are grateful for the opportunities and loving teachers and staff at FCA.

Author: Starr Bright
Rating: 5/5
Date: 3/25/2022, 8:45:59 AM

Both of my children were blessed to attend FCA. It was the perfect foundation for their academic and personal lives. The teachers care about their students and their success. Their friends and teachers have become a part of our family. Highly recommend this school.

Author: Emily Salter
Rating: 5/5
Date: 3/25/2022, 1:04:19 AM

My children began attending FCA three years ago when we found our family looking for a more positive educational environment. What we found at FCA is that and so much more! With both a middle school and elementary school student, I have had the opportunity to see FCA at several different levels. The amount of time, effort, and care the teachers pour into their students is incredible! They work hard to create a learning environment where every student feels successful. It is also a blessing to have my children surrounded by teachers, staff, and coaches who not only teach, but model, the Christian values that are so important to our family.

Author: Marchele Cornish
Rating: 5/5
Date: 3/24/2022, 11:52:47 PM

Both of our daughters now graduates from University Of Central Florida attended Foundation Christian Academy from preschool through middle school. Foundation was truly a blessing to them and our family! Our girls felt safe and loved in a Christian school environment. And they were well prepared for their future academic life.

Author: emilyl6uren
Rating: 1/5
Date: 3/3/2022, 12:50:21 PM

I have never attended this school bc i attended a christian school before and it was not it. I am currently sitting in traffic on lithia pinecrest at 7:45, where traffic has been backed up miles. It’s all because of the sheriff that was dutied with stopping traffic to let your people out. It is very inconvenient to everyone else on the road, and the traffic wouldn’t be this bad if it was just left the way it is. I am going to be late to my appointment again even though i left my house 45 minutes early, when it normally takes 10 minutes to get down lithia pinecrest. when i attended a Christian school there wasn’t any sort of unfair stopping to let people out and the traffic wasn’t bad at all

Author: Amy M
Rating: 5/5
Date: 2/21/2022, 7:26:10 PM

Amazing school! Strong academics, great teachers/staff, and large selection of extra curricular activities.

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