Welcome
Offering Faith-Based Curriculum to Infants through pre-k!
Hours of operation
7:00am - 5:30pm
Center Line: 518-741-0315
Center Cell Phone: 518-791-6999
Fax: 518-223-0092
Dear parent
Welcome to Fresh Beginnings Children’s Academy of Glens Falls — You are truly going to love it here.
Along with providing a superior facility for your family, we also have a fantastic faith based educational curriculum, non-traditional hours, and an amazing teaching team; we also offer many special amenities and flexible scheduling options to meet the needs of your whole family, which you will not find elsewhere. But most of all, we will provide you with a true sense of peace that affords you clarity and the ability to go about your day, knowing that your child is in safe hands and that their every need is our highest priority.
Faith Based Learning Curriculum
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Infants
As these tender young ages, the environment and learning experiences your child is exposed to are so important! Your child will delight in the fun, interactive activities that are available to them. They will develop a love for learning while they are growing, playing, and having fun!
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Toddlers
Pinnacle Curriculum promotes activities that stimulate growth and development that can be incorporated into the routines of the day. The curriculum and lesson plans are designed for personalization; making it easy to craft the curriculum to meet your child’s specific needs.
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Pre-Schoolers
For two-, three-, and four-year-old children. Each age group has a separate curriculum that is specific to their educational and emotional needs, interests, and activity level. Teachers act as facilitators of play and stay involved as they guide children’s learning in play times.
Our promise to you
We are dedicated to providing the very best for your children through a caring staff and quality curriculum. Ultimately, Pinnacle Curriculum reinforces that learning is fun! From the littlest ones in the infant room to the high-energy school-agers, Pinnacle Curriculum helps foster a positive learning environment every day.
A full curriculum overview is always available at the front desk.
A note from our Owner, Operator & Principal - Melissa Brennan
“You are truly going to love it here. I love it here! This is not just my “business” ... this is my way of life! My career in childcare started in 1995 out of a personal need of quality care for my youngest son. 28 + years later, I have built my twelth childcare facility and have had the sincere privilege to care for thousands of families.”

Informational highlights
For additional information please reach out to one of our Directors at FBCA
Email: Info@fbca-ny.com
Phone: (518) 741-0315
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Please ask about our Military and County Subsidies when you come in for your tour.
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Each classroom will send home a Daily Report informing you of classroom information for the day, as well as information specifically pertaining to the child. Such as; diaper changes, how and when your child slept and ate, etc. Information varies on age group.Item description
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CPR Trained Staff and MAT Trained Staff. Here at Fresh Beginnings we offer healthcare trainings through EIP Scholarship Funding and additional State Trainings to our staff members.
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The Fresh Beginnings Children’s Academy will be closed on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and any Acts of God. Also, we will close the first Friday in March for a Staff Development Day. We will also be closing at Noon on Christmas Eve. If a Holiday falls on a Sunday, we will we be closed Monday to observe that Holiday. Regular parent fees are still due for these days. If you attend a location with school age care, we are always open on school vacations, Holidays, and Snow Days. The exact dates are conveniently located at the parent info table where you sign in / out book and posted in advance.
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If necessary for the safety of families, children, and staff; our daycare may close or be delayed due to severe weather. All parents are responsible to continue any and all regular scheduled payments for up to two snow days per season (no fees charged for more than 2 days of emergency building conditions).
Closings or late openings can be found on the News Channel 13 with the other school closings.
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All families are allowed 35% off one scheduled vacation week during the year (max 5-day schedule) after the child has been enrolled 120 days or more. The child must not attend that week. The remaining 65% of the fee due, will be expected on time. So, it will need to be paid in advance of your schedule vacation week or the same late fees would apply. Please fill out a vacation form and bring it to the front desk. We are asking that if your family goes out of country for any reason, that the children remain out of the center for an additional 5 days. We will require a negative COVID-19 test, either a PCR or a home test is sufficient.
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Fresh Beginnings (in accordance with The Americans with Disabilities Act), is an equal opportunity provider. Enrollments into Fresh Beginnings are not based on race, religion, sex, challenge, handicap, or national origin. Fresh Beginnings will make reasonable accommodations for children with special needs. Accommodations are based on the recommendation of the child’s physician and parental conference. A child’s current IEP or IFSP is required. However, we are not a special needs facility and it is our right and obligation to discontinue care of a child if we are not the right fit for the child and/or can not meet his/her needs properly. We cannot offer one on one care.
Informational highlights
For additional information please reach out to one of our Directors at FBCA
Email: Info@fbca-ny.com
Phone: (518) 741-0315
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Please ask about our Military and County Subsidies when you come in for your tour.
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Each classroom will send home a Daily Report informing you of classroom information for the day, as well as information specifically pertaining to the child. Such as; diaper changes, how and when your child slept and ate, etc. Information varies on age group.Item description
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CPR Trained Staff and MAT Trained Staff. Here at Fresh Beginnings we offer healthcare trainings through EIP Scholarship Funding and additional State Trainings to our staff members.
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The Fresh Beginnings Children’s Academy will be closed on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and any Acts of God. Also, we will close the first Friday in March for a Staff Development Day. We will also be closing at Noon on Christmas Eve. If a Holiday falls on a Sunday, we will we be closed Monday to observe that Holiday. Regular parent fees are still due for these days. If you attend a location with school age care, we are always open on school vacations, Holidays, and Snow Days. The exact dates are conveniently located at the parent info table where you sign in / out book and posted in advance.
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If necessary for the safety of families, children, and staff; our daycare may close or be delayed due to severe weather. All parents are responsible to continue any and all regular scheduled payments for up to two snow days per season (no fees charged for more than 2 days of emergency building conditions).
Closings or late openings can be found on the News Channel 13 with the other school closings.
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All families are allowed 35% off one scheduled vacation week during the year (max 5-day schedule) after the child has been enrolled 120 days or more. The child must not attend that week. The remaining 65% of the fee due, will be expected on time. So, it will need to be paid in advance of your schedule vacation week or the same late fees would apply. Please fill out a vacation form and bring it to the front desk. We are asking that if your family goes out of country for any reason, that the children remain out of the center for an additional 5 days. We will require a negative COVID-19 test, either a PCR or a home test is sufficient.
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Fresh Beginnings (in accordance with The Americans with Disabilities Act), is an equal opportunity provider. Enrollments into Fresh Beginnings are not based on race, religion, sex, challenge, handicap, or national origin. Fresh Beginnings will make reasonable accommodations for children with special needs. Accommodations are based on the recommendation of the child’s physician and parental conference. A child’s current IEP or IFSP is required. However, we are not a special needs facility and it is our right and obligation to discontinue care of a child if we are not the right fit for the child and/or can not meet his/her needs properly. We cannot offer one on one care.
“Our daughter has Celiac Disease (gluten allergy) and the staff at FBCA have catered to her dietary needs with confidence. I would recommend FBCA to any parent who is looking for a safe, fun, and flexible place for their child’s care.” - K.Walsh
