EARLY CHILDHOOD MINISTRY

Our Early Childhood Ministry (ECM) program is an extension of our school. We offer a loving, faith-based childcare for children 12 months (walking) to 3 years. Our experienced and compassionate teachers strive to meet your child where they are and help them to grow socially, spiritually and developmentally. Safety and health is fundamental, with frequent handwashing and sanitization. Nutritious food is provided for breakfast, lunch and a snack daily. An enclosed, outdoor space with turf flooring is utilized twice daily to encourage the freedom to run around, climb, ride toys and explore. Most of our ECM children transition from the two-year-old room into our beginners preschool program. It is our joy to watch these children grow and continue on in our faith-based learning program through the 8th grade. 

ECM is open year-round from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. We are closed a full week for fall break, one week during Christmas, one week during spring break, and one week during the summer (aligning with July 4th). Families are NOT charged tuition for these weeks. Our families are notified of any other closures on holidays or church observations. 

 Early education foundation helps lead to a lifelong love of learning established through:

• A foundation in faith and understanding of God's love, including an introduction to prayer
• A nurturing environment to develop the body, mind, heart, hand, and spirit with learning, loving, and playing
• Social and emotional development away from home
• Age-appropriate play, structured program, tailored curriculum, and fine and gross motor skills daily
• Sharing and learning how to share
• Introduction to bilingual learning, especially colors, ABCs, and numbers
• STEM-focused stations
• Music time, weekly crafts, sensory play, story time, puzzles, and much more!