Preschool – First Baptist Church

Planting the seeds of biblical truth in the hearts and minds of preschoolers so they grow in their understanding of Jesus’ love for them and begin to share His love with others.

LOVE GOD,
LOVE PEOPLE

“Jesus replied, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” -Matthew 22:37-39 NIV

Sunday Mornings

Preschool Ministry encompasses infants-PreK age children. Our doors open at 8:25 am. We provide Christ-centered care all three service hours. We host an interactive play and story hour during our Traditional Service hour. During GroupLife hour 1 (10:10 am), preschoolers are taught a Sunday School lesson and participate in correlating activities and games that reinforce the day’s biblical truth. During GroupLife hour 2 (11:30 am), the day’s Bible story is reread, kids participate in craft time and enjoy time outdoors on the playground. Your preschoolers are welcome to join us for one or all of these times.

Wednesday Nights

There is something for everyone on Wednesday nights, including your little ones! A family-style dinner is available each evening in our Fellowship hall from 5-5:45 pm ($7/adult, $3/child with a $20 family max). Preschool classes open at 5:45 pm in preparation for the start of adult classes at 6 pm; most adult classes run from 6-7:30 pm. Ages 3-PreK engage in Preschool Choir for the first 30 minutes, followed by a Bible Friends lesson that strives to teach preschoolers in the way they learn best–through repetition and hands-on activities/games!

FAQs

At what age do you begin accepting infants into the nursery?
May I come by and visit the nursery prior to leaving my child in your care?
How do I go about registering my child for childcare?
What items do I need to bring with me when dropping off my child in the preschool?
Do you have a nursing room?

Yes. Directly across the hallway from our infant room is a nursing room for your use. This room is equipped with a changing table, nursing pillows and two rocking chairs. A television is also available to continue watching Sunday’s service on! Please note: A sign has been mounted outside the nursing room door so you may notify others whether the room is ‘Vacant’ or ‘In Use.’
How will you reach me if my child needs me?
What are your safety protocols?

All paid staff as well as all volunteers are required to undergo a background check and child abuse prevention training before being allowed to work in Preschool Ministry. Other safety policies include: (1) two non-related adults must be present within each classroom at all times, (2) pick up stickers must be presented at your child’s classroom door before they will be released, and (3) safety team members are posted at each of our preschool entrances in order to monitor the flow of traffic in and out of our hallways.

Mother’s Day Out

The purpose of the First Baptist Bryan MDO program is to extend the ministry of First Baptist Bryan. The goal of our program is to provide a safe, nurturing and loving, Christian environment in which children who attend are engaged in developmentally appropriate activities to promote learning and to foster growth in the areas of spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical development.

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The MomCo.

Wednesdays | 9:30 am

We come alongside moms and encourage and support them in every stage of motherhood. We intentionally connect by loving each other with a spirit of grace, demonstrating Christ’s love and sharing the Good News by introducing Christ as Lord and Savior and encouraging a deeper relationship with Him through fellowship, community and God’s Word.

The MomCo., formerly known as MOPs, typically meets 3 out of 4 Wednesdays per month from 9:30-11:30 am. Childcare is provided during the meetings themselves. The MomCo. meetings consist of a teaching time, games, crafts and table group discussion time.

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Serve in Preschool

Our church is very blessed to have paid workers/CMAs (Children’s Ministry Aides) in the preschool, but we could not do what we do each and every week without church members being willing to step up and serve in this ministry area as well. Your role as a Preschool Ministry volunteer is to interact, play with, and love on the kiddos! You have an awesome opportunity to help us plant the early seeds of biblical foundation in our preschoolers through Jesus-focused conversation and interactive play. Our CMAs will take care of diaper changes, potty time, face wiping, handwashing and cleaning of the classroom, so you can focus on your ministry role.

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