Summer Camp
Registration begins in April
- K – 12 Years Of Age
- Active Activities Daily
- Field Trips
Our Classroom
Each classroom is equipped with lots of games, activities, and free space for the kids to make independent decisions on what they want to play. We offer a range of outdoor activities and games to indoor crafts, art, and movies. Given the choice to make their own decision, children in this age group enjoy summer camps much more than traditional group care.
Is always active! From guest speakers coming into our schools to discuss cool and real life lessons, to taking weekly field trips and exploring our community – we do it all. Year after year, kids keep coming back to experience the fun and safe summer camp at Fundamentals!
Meals & Snacks
Continuing to reinforce table manners, independence, and good eating habits, we offer more freedom of choice during meal time at summer camp. Children who are with us all day enjoy daily, nutritious snacks and meals to include breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack.
Events (Can change or vary depending on center schedule)
- Open House
- Book Fairs- Fall & Spring
- Picture Days- Fall & Spring
- Fall Fest
- Grandparents Thanksgiving Luncheon
- World’s Finest Chocolate Candy Fundraiser
- Holiday Parties
- Cookies with Santa
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Graduation
Please look for calendar or events posted in the center for more information.
Center Closure Calendar is available in November every year for the following year.
13 years ago TODAY, Mrs. Elaine joined the family. ❤️
But by then, she had already spent 30 YEARS cooking at LSU.
After retiring at 50, Mrs. Elaine took nine months off before spotting an ad in the newspaper looking for a cook. She called, interviewed with Wyatt on a Wednesday, and he asked her if she could start the next day.
She told him no 😂
But she DID start the following Monday -- and 13 years later, she's still here.
For more than a decade, Mrs. Elaine has been the woman behind countless breakfasts, lunches and snacks for our Fundamentals kids. And somehow, after cooking all day at work, she still goes home and cooks for her own family. Every Sunday, she invites everyone over and cooks for them, too.
Apparently, some people really are just born to feed people ❤️
Mrs. Elaine has been here through so many children, families, teachers and changes over the years, and she's become part of the fabric of Fundamentals.
And eventually, she says she IS going to hang up the apron. She and her husband have plans to travel when they're both retired.
When asked where they're going, her answer was very Mrs. Elaine “We are just going to throw a dart at the map!”
After 13 years with Wyatt -- and 30 years at LSU before that -- we'd say she's earned quite a few darts.
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Oh Mrs. Elaine… I remember when she told me she was retiring when Davis left and went to school… he’s 10! 🤣🤣 She’s the best! Happy 13 years!
Mrs. Elaine Mrs. Elaine Mrs. Elaineee I just love her so much, so grateful for her always🤍🤍🤍
My favorite therapist and inspiration!!! Happy 13 years!!!!!!
Aw she’s the best! We love you Miss Elaine! 💕💕💕
Happy 13th Anniversary! Tristan and I miss you!
We love you Mrs. Elaine ❤️❤️❤️today we celebrate you😘
 Thanks to everyone for all the beautiful comments. I appreciate it.💙
Happy Anniversary, Elaine! Thank you so much for all you do! ❤️❤️❤️
She is such an angel. She’s the best. Congratulations Mrs. Elaine. ❤️❤️
My girl The best
Happy 13th anniversary!!!!!!
Congratulations!! Love you Mrs.Elaine💗
Happy 13th anniversary to the best cook ever!!!! We love you💗
The absolute BEST!! We love you Elaine Joshua 🩷
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Some places become more than just a building. They become part of your family’s story. ❤️
Twenty-five years ago, Wyatt Graves began his journey in childcare with one facility called Planet Preschool.
The names have changed.
The buildings have changed.
Kids grew up.
New families walked through the doors.
And eventually, that journey led here, to Fundamentals Early Learning Center in Central.
But one of the things we’re most proud of isn’t something you can see in these pictures -- it’s the people who stay.
Teachers who have spent years loving and teaching our kids. Families who trusted us with their first child and came back with their second... and sometimes their third. Former students who are teenagers now and still stop by a place that was such a big part of their childhood.
That’s the kind of history you can’t manufacture.
And this month, we want to celebrate the people who made it.
If Fundamentals, Child Pros or Planet Preschool has been part of your family’s story, tell us your favorite memory below. Bonus points if you have an old photo to share—we’d LOVE to see those. ... See MoreSee Less
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Awesome people!
Grateful that my kids were able to be a part of it! 💟
October is officially our 25-year celebration month, and we’re celebrating by welcoming some new families to Fundamentals. 💛
If you’ve been looking for an early learning center for your little one, October is a great time to come see what we’re all about.
Enroll your child, ages 1–4, at Fundamentals during the month of October and receive a $500 tuition credit.
That’s $500 toward tuition just for joining our Fundamentals family this month.
Whether you’re new to Fundamentals or have been looking for the right place for your child, we’d love to meet you, show you around, and answer your questions.
📍 Central, Louisiana
🎉 October enrollment incentive
💰 $500 tuition credit
👧 Ages 1–4
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Chelsea Johnson Trotti lol
🌟 A 6.33 on a CLASS observation is something to CELEBRATE! 🌟
This score reflects the intentional interactions, meaningful connections, and engaging learning experiences Vanessa & Cally create for their students every day. 💕 Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences truly shine through!
We are SO proud of you both! Congratulations, Vanessa Vega Velez & Cally Plaisance! 🎉👏💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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Incredible score!! 🙌🏻
Congrats! 🩷
Omg yall getting 6s is awesome good job fundamentals crew !!!!!
Yay!!! Congrats to the best!!!! ❤️❤️
So deserving!!!! Congratulations! 🫶🏻
Of course they nailed it!!! Congrats my girls!!!
Congratulations ladies!! 👏
Best of the best 🙌🏼
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🎉💗 Happy 2-Year FELC Anniversary, Charly Mcnemar! 💗🎉
Two years of smiles, hard work, love, and making a difference! We’re so lucky to have you as part of the FELC family. 🥰✨
Here’s to many more years of growing, learning, and making memories together! 🎈💙
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awww i love every single one of yall 🩷🩷
Happy anniversary! We miss you🥺🫶
My char char 🩷
Happy anniversary 🎉
🎉 25 YEARS IN CHILDCARE! 🎉
Today, we celebrated something truly special — 25 years of Wyatt Graves dedicating his life to children, families, and early childhood education. ❤️
What started 25 years ago as a dream and a passion has grown into something so much bigger than any of us could have imagined.
Today, we celebrated where it all began, the journey along the way, and where that journey has brought us today — Fundamentals Early Learning Center. 🏫✨
Fundamentals is so much more than a building. It’s the laughter in our classrooms, the teachers who pour their hearts into their students, the families who trust us with their most precious gifts, and the countless children whose lives have been touched along the way.
Every classroom, every milestone, every teacher, every family, and every child is a little piece of the story that began 25 years ago. ❤️
Wyatt, your vision, dedication, and commitment to early childhood education have created something truly special. We are so proud to celebrate YOU, your accomplishments, and the incredible journey that brought us here.
Here’s to 25 years of changing lives, building relationships, creating memories, and growing a legacy. 🥂
Happy 25 years in childcare, Wyatt!
We can’t wait to see what the next chapter holds! 💙💛
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Congratulations, It’s a huge milestone!!
Wow!!!! Proud of you Wyatt and so happy to have been a part of your team for sooo long. Oh the memories !!!
Hard work, tears, happiness!! Wow 25 years!! So proud of you my son💪🙏