Mercy Autism Center

05/04/2026

🚨 Exciting News from Mercy Autism Center! 🚨

We’re thrilled to share that Mercy Autism Center will be opening a new location in Denham Springs in the coming months! As we grow, we’re looking for passionate and collaborative BCBA(s) to join our team and support the wonderful families we’re already serving in the area.

✨ What we’re looking for:

Dedicated BCBA(s) who are eager to make a meaningful impact
Team players who value collaboration and compassionate care
Professionals interested in supporting and mentoring our BCaBA team

📢 We currently have an immediate opening(s) and offer training to help you succeed and grow with us!

If you’re ready to be part of a mission-driven team making a difference every day, we’d love to connect.

📩 Apply today or reach out to learn more!

04/14/2026

04/10/2026

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

www.magnoliarootsacademy.org

04/10/2026

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

02/19/2026

Something BIG is coming to Mercy in Summer 2026…

We’re partnering with a learning academy to create a first-of-its-kind, fully collaborative model for children with ASD and related disorders — combining ABA with peer models, early learning, speech, feeding, and occupational therapy in one individualized support approach.

We’re not revealing everything just yet…
But trust us — this will be worth the wait.

More details soon. 👀

01/27/2026

I Dig Touch-A-Truck! 🚜 There’s nothing like watching kids light up as they explore big trucks and hands-on exhibits, especially the Dig Zone! ⛏️🦺

Have you been to Touch-A-Truck before? Tell us in the comments: Did you get a chance to visit the Dig Zone exhibit?
🎟️ Get your tickets here: www.juniorleaguebr.org/touch-a-truck/

12/04/2025

🎄✨ It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Mercy Autism Center! ✨🎄
Our halls are getting brighter, our spirits are getting lighter, and we can’t wait to celebrate the season with our wonderful staff and patients.

From joyful moments to cozy holiday cheer, this is one of our favorite times of the year — and we’re excited to enjoy every bit of it together. ❤️💚

Stay tuned for more holiday fun! ❄️🎁

12/01/2025

📣 Exciting News from Mercy Autism Center!

We are pleased to announce that Mercy Autism Center is merging with S & S Behavioral to bring even more comprehensive, high-quality services to our families and community.

As part of this transition, our Jefferson location is officially moving to our new home at:

📍 11440 Lake Sherwood Avenue North, Suite D
Starting today

We will be spending the next few months transitioning fully into this new space, and we are committed to ensuring a smooth and supportive experience for all of our clients during this time.

We are truly grateful to The Arc of Baton Rouge for providing us a home for the past two years. Your support has made a meaningful difference, and we deeply appreciate the partnership.
We are also incredibly excited to grow our team with S & S Behavioral as we enter this next chapter together.

Thank you for your continued trust and support. We look forward to serving you even better!

If you have any questions, please reach out—we’re here to help 💙

11/26/2025

Join us to meet Santa and Mrs Claus! This is an opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs Claus without a large crowd or waiting in line. You may take a picture and share your Christmas list! We will have treats for before or after your visit. Please select a 4 minute time slot on the RSVP link below.

RSVP link in comments

*Please note - we will not have a photographer, you will be taking the photo or video.

FRIDAY, DEC 5 (6:00-8:00)
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
15208 LA-73, Prairieville, 70769
Education Center - Room 218

This will take the place of our December support group meeting!