About ACA

Accelerate Children's Academy (ACA) is a Christian based childcare facility that provides a healthy, happy, and playful environment that enhances and enriches learning and encourages growth. 

Our philosophy is that children develop and learn by building acquired skills and knowledge. Children thrive on routine, and a well-developed schedule will be critical to achieving that structure. We believe in discovery learning and infuse STEM and music classes for each child beginning in the Infant classroom.

We would welcome the opportunity to get to know your family and see if ACA is the right fit for you. Set up a tour by clicking the “book a tour” button.

Meet the Team

  • Jeff & Candace Davis

    Owners

    Dr. Candace Davis graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2011 with her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction where her focus was on music education. She was an Arkansas certified teacher and has taught every age from pre-k to high school.

    In November of 2024, Candace and her husband Jeff purchased Little Stepping Stones and began the transition to establishing Accelerate Children’s Academy. Candace and the staff of ACA are dedicated to ensuring that your children experience a safe and nurturing childcare and preschool environment and are prepared to enter the kindergarten classroom when that time arrives for your family.

  • Regina, Jessica, & Randi

    The Leadership Team

    The ACA Leadership Team is comprised of one Director and two Assistant Directors. Our leadership team is fully licensed and highly qualified for their roles. Combined they have over 30 years of experience in early childhood education and they continue their training each year through professional development.

    Our Leadership Team is dedicated to ensuring that the ACA staff is well-trained and prepared to care for and teach your children. Their roles also include communicating with families and ensuring that your experience within the center is exceptional.

  • Staff Members

    Lead Teachers and Supporting Staff

    At ACA we have 8 full-time lead teachers and several part-time supporting staff members. Our teaching staff receives 15+ hours in training annually, is background checked through the state of Mississippi, and is annually CPR and/or First Aid certified.

    We are blessed to have a staff that loves the children and families enrolled in our center and cares for them like they are their own.