“Our purpose and goal is to provide a safe, loving, and nurturing Christian environment, which fosters cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual growth in the children of our church families and the community.“

First Friends is currently enrolling for our 2023-2024 classes. Some classes have already been filled to capacity, but we do have some spots still available. Please call 318-752-1498 if you are interested.

Contact Shannon Kelley, First Friends Director, 318-752-1498 skelley@fumcbossier.org

More About Our School:

First Friends Christian Learning Center is organized for children ages 2 months to 5 years.  Our Mother’s Day Out program accepts children 2 months through 3 years.  We also offer preschool programs for children who are fully potty trained and have turned 3 or 4 prior to September 30. For children that have turned 5 before December 31 we also offer preschool 5 to help bridge the gap between preschool and Kindergarten.

Preschool Program:

Preschool classes are from 9:00a.m.- 12:00p.m. Classes offered are Preschool 3 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Monday-Friday options), Preschool 4 and Preschool 5. Preschool 4 and Preschool 5 are Monday-Friday classes.

Optional Program:

Lunch Bunch 12:00p.m.- 2:00p.m.: this program is offered in addition to the preschool classes. Lunch Bunch is available by reservation and can be reserved 1-5 days M-F.

Mother’s Day Out Program:

Mother’s Day Out classes are from 9:00a.m.-2:00p.m. This program offers a Crib Nursery Room, Toddler 1 Room and Toddler 2 Room. Monday through Friday, 1-5 days are available.

First Friends operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm  We follow the same calendar year as Bossier Parish Schools with the exception of our starting and ending dates.

Our purpose and goal are to provide a safe, loving, and nurturing Christian environment, which fosters cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual growth in the children of our church families and the community.  We implement our goal by providing opportunities for continuing growth and enrichment in all readiness areas for future formal education.

Classes and Monthly Tuition Fees

Mother’s Day Out 9:00-2:00 

1 day per week     $ 70.00

2 days per week  $140.00

3 days per week  $210.00         

4 days per week  $280.00

5 days per week  $350.00

Preschool 9:00-12:00

Preschool 3 year (3 Day-M,W,F)          $160.00

Preschool 3 year (5 Day)                  $200.00

Preschool 4 year (5 Day)                  $200.00

Preschool 5 year (5 Day)                  $225.00

OPTIONAL   12:00-2:00

Lunch Bunch   $8.00 per day – paid monthly with tuition fees

Admission Policy

Prior to enrollment, the Director and parent will discuss the needs of the child and family. Together they will determine if the center can adequately meet these needs. After it has been determined that space is available and that the child may be enrolled, the following steps will complete the registration process:

  • Complete and sign all registration forms.
  • Provide an up-to-date immunization record.
  • Payment of Registration Fee.