Since 1969, the Foothills Preschool has been serving the Mount Helix community. Under the leadership of Director Ruth Phillips, who has been at Foothills for 27 years, the school strives to create a nurturing environment, with a committed, caring staff. The preschool was remodeled and renovated three years ago to be completely ADA compliant. It is located on the same property as Foothills United Methodist Church, and has a large outdoor area with slides, playground equipment and other toys.