Small Steps Learning Center in Foley, AL serves 27 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a Pentecostal early learning program located in a town community.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with a total of 3 teachers providing instruction to students in its elementary program.
Established in a town locale, Small Steps Learning Center enrolls 100% students of color, ranking among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for diversity.
The school's enrollment includes 8 students in kindergarten through first grade, reflecting its primary focus on early childhood education.
Small Steps Learning Center offers co–educational instruction tailored to families in Foley and surrounding communities seeking Pentecostal–affiliated preschool and early elementary options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Small Steps Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Small Steps Learning Center?
The application deadline for Small Steps Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Small Steps Learning Center is Open Door Christian School (2.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
20774 County Road 12 S
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1693
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1693
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Snook Christian Academy
(Church of Christ)
18930 County Road 28
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 989-2333
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 989-2333
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Berean Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
27040 Hwy 98 E
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-5162
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-5162
4.8 miles
Gr: 5-10 | 4 students
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
24933 Oak St
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 987-1966
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 987-1966
5.9 miles
Gr: K | 16 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12786 Illinois St
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 709-9861
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 709-9861
10.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 109 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
20774 County Road 12 S
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1693
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1693
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Snook Christian Academy
(Church of Christ)
18930 County Road 28
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 989-2333
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 989-2333
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Berean Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
27040 Hwy 98 E
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-5162
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-5162
4.8 miles
Gr: 5-10 | 4 students
South Baldwin Christian Academy
(Christian)
6900 State Highway 59
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-1230
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-1230
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 177 students Tuition listed
17395 State Highway 104
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-5043
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-5043
10.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
20774 County Road 12 S
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1693
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1693
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Snook Christian Academy
(Church of Christ)
18930 County Road 28
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 989-2333
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 989-2333
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Berean Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
27040 Hwy 98 E
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-5162
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-5162
4.8 miles
Gr: 5-10 | 4 students
12786 Illinois St
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 709-9861
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 709-9861
10.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 109 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
South Baldwin Christian Academy
(Christian)
6900 State Highway 59
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-1230
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-1230
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 177 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
20774 County Road 12 S
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1693
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1693
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Snook Christian Academy
(Church of Christ)
18930 County Road 28
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 989-2333
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 989-2333
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
24933 Oak St
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 987-1966
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 987-1966
5.9 miles
Gr: K | 16 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
South Baldwin Christian Academy
(Christian)
6900 State Highway 59
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-1230
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-1230
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 177 students Tuition listed
17395 State Highway 104
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-5043
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-5043
10.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students
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Rank:
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(251) 607-5622
Daphne, AL 36526
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(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
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2307 Main St
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(251) 626-2424
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2424
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Two Pirate Drive
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(251) 928-2573
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2573
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(251) 626-0277
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-0277
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