Mercy Autism Center

B.U.D.S. Program Update

Building the Right Foundation Before the Big Step.

We are overwhelmed with gratitude and excitement surrounding our B.U.D.S. Program (Building Understanding, Development, and Strengths) — and we have a special update to share with our community!

💛 All B.U.D.S. spots are currently FULL.
We are so moved by the response this program has received, and we want every family who reached out to know: we hear you, and we are working diligently to expand capacity and support more students as soon as possible. Your children deserve this, and we are committed to making it happen.

📌 Please Note: The B.U.D.S. Program reaching capacity does not affect MRA’s enrollment of students with Autism. Magnolia Roots Academy currently serves and will continue to enroll students with Autism. At this time, however, additional on-site ABA therapy and in-classroom behavioral support services through Mercy Autism Center are temporarily unavailable until capacity is expanded. We will communicate updates to our community as soon as more spots are available.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

🙏 A Heartfelt Thank You to Mercy Autism Center
None of this would be possible without our incredible partners at Mercy Autism Center. Together, we are proud to offer what is Louisiana’s first-of-its-kind service of this nature for our students, and that is not something we take lightly.
Thank you, Dr. Catherine Heard and MAC, for sharing the belief in our student’s true potential and for helping us set the stage for something truly extraordinary in Ascension Parish.

⏭️ What’s Next:
We are actively looking forward to growing the B.U.D.S. Program and bringing this life-changing support to even more students. Our goal is simple — ensure every child walks into Kindergarten with the right support, the right confidence, and the right foundation to thrive.

Because what happens before Kindergarten matters just as much as what happens after.

💛 — The Magnolia Roots Academy & B.U.D.S. Program Team

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Magnolia Roots Academy | 2026–2027 Enrollment is Now Open

Rooted in Excellence. Growing Every Child.

We are thrilled to announce that 2026–2027 Registration for Infants through 12 Years is officially open to the public (existing customers are accounted for)! A limited number of 2026 Summer Camp spots (Pre-K 3 & 4, School-Age) are also still available — don’t miss your chance to secure your child’s place at the parish’s best summer camp.

Important Enrollment Information
Magnolia Roots Academy has proudly operated as a private institution (formerly known as Adventureland Kids) for over 20 years in Ascension Parish. Our rebrand reflects our growth — our standards remain unchanged. As a private school, MRA does not hold Type III facility licensure and does not participate in the Child Care Assistance Program, B-3 Program, LA4 Program, or similar subsidy programs. We are LDOE licensed with Type I and Type II facilities.

How to Register
All available spots are listed by facility on our website and are updated in real time. We ask that families please refrain from calling or emailing the center to inquire about availability — if a spot appears full on the website, it is full.
• 📅 April is exclusively reserved for active registration.
• 📋 Waitlisting opens in May.

✅ If your spot is available — you are welcome to request a tour! Tours are offered daily on a first-come, first-served basis, just like registration.

To register or request a tour, email the applicable center using the address listed under your preferred location on our website. We will send your registration form directly.

We look forward to welcoming your family into the MRA family. Thank you for your continued trust in us over the last two decades.

— The Magnolia Roots Academy Team