Daycare
A calm, caring start with routines that build security and social skills.
Birth–age 12AUTISM-FRIENDLY CHILD CARE + MICRO SCHOOL · SANFORD, FL
A place to learn,
grow, and belong.
Small classrooms. Sensory-aware care. A place for your child to thrive.
OUR NONPROFIT · PHM MANAGEMENT, INC.
Be a blessing.
Help build brighter possibilities for children and families with special needs.
Give to our nonprofitLearn about our mission →NOVEMBER25WEDNESDAY · 2026
YOU’RE INVITED
Friendsgiving at PHM
A giving heart puts love into action. Grab a Thanksgiving plate on your lunch break!
Registration is required. Reserve a plate with your name and food choices.
1700 W 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771
Friendsgiving registration + pickup details
Save your place at the table.
List the name and food choices for each plate. We’ll prepare and label your plates, then contact you with pickup details.
CHRISTMAS GIFT REGISTRATION
Blessed to give.
Wrapped with love.
A free gift valued up to $50 per child, plus a photo with Santa. Share your child’s Christmas wish!
- Enter before
- November 28, 2026
Christmas registration + gift details
A little wish. A lot of love.
Submit one entry per child before November 28. Bring your child for their wrapped gift and a photo with Santa. We’ll contact you when the gift is ready. Gift wishes help us choose, but specific items aren’t guaranteed.
OUR APPROACH
Support that starts
with understanding.
We welcome your child’s unique strengths and challenges. Together, we follow an individualized care plan, with families committed to the recommended therapy and support that help their child grow.
Care plans & family partnership →See tuition and funding →
Micro School K–8
9 AM–2 PM. $3,500 per quarter ($14,000/year).
Kindergarten–8th GradeAfter-School
Enrichment, homework support, and social time in a sensory-aware setting.
Grades K–8Individualized kindergarten readiness for ages 3–5, including children with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and communication or learning needs.
Our own Bridge program, not VPK. Explore the program for support, tuition, and funding details.
SENSORY ROOM
A calming space built for every brain.
A peaceful space to reset, regulate, and feel ready for the day.
Explore sensory supportA PARENT’S EXPERIENCE
A welcome that means so much.
Come meet our team“Finding Passionate Hands of Mercy Academy has been an incredible blessing for our family.”
OUR STORY
Created from experience.
Built with understanding.
Founder Annie Mkoma knows what it feels like to search for a place where your child is understood. She started PHM to give families patience, support, and a true sense of belonging.
Meet PHM Academy →“I created this program because I’ve been that parent, and I wanted to build a place where children and families feel welcomed, not turned away.”
Annie Mkoma, Founder
PROGRAMS FOR EVERY FAMILY
Find the right place to begin.
From early childhood through school-age learning, PHM has a path that can meet your family where you are.
Birth–age 12
Daycare
Structured play, warm routines, meals, and sensory-aware support.
ExploreGrades K–8
Micro School
Starting at age 5, with individualized pacing and tutoring.
ExploreAges 3–5
Pre-K Bridge
Individualized learning for children who communicate and learn differently. Our own program, not VPK.
ExploreSchool-age
After-School
Homework help, structured activities, snacks, and a supportive place to land.
ExploreFlexible care
Summer Camp & Drop-In
Engaging summer days and dependable care when families need flexibility.
ExploreSATURDAY KIDS CLUB
A little extra help can go a long way.
Math, reading, writing, and money skills. Saturday sessions are $150. Advance sign-up required.
See session times and payment options when you sign up.
Sign up for tutoringOUR NONPROFIT · PHM MANAGEMENT, INC.
Help more children feel supported.
Help our separate nonprofit build educational assistance and resources for families.
Support the nonprofitLIFE AT PHM
Learning, play, and everyday moments.
A glimpse of our children taking part in activities, enjoying playtime, and exploring together.
PAST EVENTS · OCTOBER 31, 2026
Trunk or Treat, with love.
Costumes, treats, games, and plenty of PHM smiles. Thank you to every family who joined us and helped make our Trunk or Treat celebration so special!
WATCH THE RECAP
One sweet day.
So many smiles.
Take a look back at the costumes, the fun, and the families who made our celebration one to remember. Press play and enjoy the music!
Open recap video
Sweet memories. A wonderful community. That’s PHM.
OFFICIAL PHM ACADEMY UNIFORMS
Ready for their school day.
Find approved uniforms for Passionate Hands of Mercy Academy in our official online uniform store. Browse the available items and sizes, then place your order directly with the store.
Order uniformsThe uniform store opens in a new tab.
TUITION & FUNDING
Practical answers, from the start.
Explore tuition, flexible care options, and ELC and Step Up funding for your family.
View tuition & funding- From
- $50/day
- Weekly care
- $125–$375
- Start here
- 20–30 min
School-age drop-in care
Full-time rates by age
Time to explore and ask questions
LET’S TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOGETHER
Your child deserves
to feel understood.
Schedule a visit, ask a question, and see whether PHM feels right for your family.