First Presbyterian Daycare Ministry
The goal of the Day Care program is to provide the finest quality Christian care for children ages two through six.
Our educational philosophy is to create an environment that promotes and reinforces a child’s self-esteem and self-worth. Our program strives to provide an atmosphere where each child has opportunities to develop his or her own unique self. All the classrooms are closely graded and provide age appropriate experiences with trusted adults in a safe, nurturing, and loving environment.
- A Registered Daycare Ministry with the State Board of Health and the State Fire Marshall
- Open to all children ages 2-6
- Hours of operation are 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Full or part-time available
- Capacity is 70 children
- Highly trained teaching staff
- Age appropriate thematic curriculum
- Breakfast, lunch, and snack are provided
- Weekly chapel service
- Swim classes for pre-K and Kindergarten
- All day Kindergarten with low student/teacher ratio
- Options for Kindermusik classes and/or Dancing Feet classes.
- Summer program for 6 to 8 year olds.
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Young Children and Worship
Children who are Pre-K through 2nd graders are welcome to participate in the Young Children and Worship program offered each Sunday in Room 201.
- The children attend worship with their parents at the 11:00 a.m. service. During the Word with the Children, all children are encouraged to come to the chancel for time with the ministers.
- At the conclusion of the Word with the Children, any child Pre-K through the 2nd grade is welcome to go to Room 201 for Young Children and Worship.
- During Young Children and Worship, a leader and a greeter, both adults and youth trained in this child-friendly worship style, help the children experience the story through listening, responding, singing, and creating.
- Parents come to Room 201 at the conclusion of the 11:00 a.m. service in the sanctuary to pick up their children.
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