Our Priority is Your Child™
Academic Excellence
Abeka Academy – Premier Christian Education
Rigorous phonics, early reading, mastery-based math, grammar, writing, science, history, health, geography, formal assessments, and Bible instruction. Students often perform above grade level, building strong habits and character.
Daily Spanish Instruction
Formal Spanish classes every day with conversation, vocabulary, songs, and cultural exposure, building early bilingual confidence.
TEKS Alignment (K–6th)
All subjects meet or exceed Texas state academic expectations, ensuring strong readiness for any public, private, or charter school.
CLI Engage & Texas Pre-K Guidelines (PK)
Research-based progress monitoring in literacy, math, science, motor skills, and social-emotional growth.
Texas Rising Star Quality Standards
State-recognized excellence in curriculum, classroom environments, teacher–child interactions, safety, and family partnership. Demonstrates commitment beyond basic licensing requirements.
OUR ACADEMIC FRAMEWORK (What Sets GRCA Apart)
Your child receives a private school-level education that combines Christian rigor, state alignment, and hands-on learning.
ABEKA ACADEMY – PREMIER CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Abeka is not a child care curriculum. It is a high-performance academic system used by top Christian private schools.
“Let all that you do be done in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14 · GRCA · Faith · Family · Excellence
Abeka includes:
● Advanced phonics and early reading
● Mastery-based math
● Grammar, spelling, vocabulary, writing
● Science, health, history, geography
Children taught with Abeka consistently exceed public school grade-level expectations.
DAILY FORMAL SPANISH INSTRUCTION
Unlike public schools (which removed daily Spanish), GRCA provides:
● Daily structured Spanish lessons
● Vocabulary, conversation, songs,
reading
● Cultural awareness
Children build early bilingual fluency.
Abeka includes:
● Bible lessons & character formation
● Formal tests, quizzes, evaluations
● Competitive academic expectations
● Strong work ethic & discipline
DAILY FORMAL SPANISH INSTRUCTION
Unlike public schools (which removed daily Spanish), GRCA provides:
● Classroom bilingual labeling
● Spanish naturally embedded in
activities
TEKS ALIGNMENT (K–6th)
Every academic subject is aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills so students who transition to public or charter schools:
● Read at or above grade level
● Perform confidently in math
● Are strong writers
● Understand science & social studies content
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CLI ENGAGE & TEXAS PRE-K GUIDELINES (PK Programs)
We track:
● Literacy development
● Phonological awareness
● Early math
● Science & discovery
● Motor skills
● Social-emotional growth
This ensures readiness for Kinder and Abeka’s advanced curriculum.
“Let all that you do be done in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14 · GRCA · Faith · Family · Excellence
Texas Rising Star Quality Standards (Infant–Preschool Programs)
GRCA participates in Texas Rising Star (TRS), a state-recognized quality rating program that certifies child care centers meeting elevated standards in safety, curriculum, classroom organization, family engagement, and teacher–child interactions.
WHAT GRCA OFFERS THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DOES NOT
✔ Daily PE
Public schools removed daily PE.
GRCA provides structured PE every single day.
✔ Three Daily Recess Blocks
Public schools offer one short recess.
GRCA offers three, supporting:
● Sensory regulation
● Attention span
● Social development
● Physical health
WHAT GRCA OFFERS THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DOES NOT
✔ Animal Care (Ponies)
Children feed, brush, and care for ponies — building confidence and compassion.
✔ Hands-On Learning With Natural Materials
Tree stumps, branches, tools, earth science, building and engineering.
Our TRS participation reflects our commitment to:
● High-quality learning environments
● Strong teacher training & continuous professional development
● Curriculum excellence through Abeka, TEKS, and CLI
● Safe, well-managed classrooms
● Meaningful family partnerships
● Consistent standards beyond basic licensing requirements
Texas Rising Star is a statewide symbol of excellence, accountability, and superior early childhood practice, and GRCA is proud to uphold this level of quality for every student.
WHAT GRCA OFFERS THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DOES NOT
✔ 4 Acres of Outdoor Learning
Children learn through:
● Nature trails
● Gardening
● Outdoor STEM
● Exploration and inquiry
WHAT GRCA OFFERS THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DOES NOT
✔ Small Class Sizes & One-on-One Teaching
Public school: 22–28 students
GRCA: individualized instruction and true relationship-based teaching.
“Let all that you do be done in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14 · GRCA · Faith · Family · Excellence
COMPARISON CHART
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WHY GRCA IS WORTH THE INVESTMENT
Families choose GRCA because we are not a daycare.
We are a Christian private school environment with:
● Abeka’s nationally respected academic rigor
● Daily Spanish instruction
● Outdoor learning that supports cognitive and emotional development
● Daily PE and triple recess
● High expectations guided by love and biblical values
● A safe, nurturing environment where every child is known and supported
At GRCA, children don’t just grow — they flourish.
CONCLUSION: OUR CALLING, OUR CHILDREN, OUR PROMISE
At God’s Rainbow Christian Academy & Child Care, we believe deeply in the biblical call to “train up a child in the way he should go” (Proverbs 22:6). The Lord entrusts children to us as precious gifts. It is our responsibility to nurture their minds, guide their hearts, and protect their innocence. Everything we do at GRCA — from Abeka’s rigorous academics to our daily prayer, from our outdoor learning to the compassion shown through pony care — reflects a commitment to educate with excellence and shepherd with love.
“Let all that you do be done in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14 · GRCA · Faith · Family · Excellence
Our dedication to each child goes beyond academics. We pour into them patience, grace, structure, discipline, joy, and faith — the very things that cannot be measured on a public-school checklist. The love, care, and intentionality our students receive here transcend anything they will find in a secular environment, because our mission is not just to teach — it is to disciple.
We also believe that a child flourishes most when surrounded by a strong, united community. For this reason, we warmly invite every parent, grandparent, and family member to be an active participant in your child’s journey here. GRCA is not a drop-off program; it is a family-centered ministry, and together we build the village that shapes your child’s character, faith, and future.
At GRCA, we do more than prepare children for school — we prepare them for life, for purpose, and for God’s calling.