"A Family of Friends"

A Tradition of Excellence Supporting Parents in "Raising Their Children Up In The Way of The Lord"

The Preschool Ministry of First Baptist Church, as part of a comprehensive Children's Ministries program, is committed to providing quality preschool education to children in Belmont and surrounding communities.

Purpose

The purpose of the Preschool Ministry is to provide quality education in a safe environment and to provide an atmosphere where children will learn to feel God's love and enjoy attending church. Preschool is for children not younger than 3 and not older than 4 years of age (as of September 1 and are toilet trained), unless an exception is made by the Children's Ministry Team.

Goals

The Preschool Ministry exists to help each child:

• associate God, Jesus, and the Bible with positive, happy feelings;
• know that Jesus is a very special friend who loves him/her;
• think of church as his/her church - a place where people love him/her and help him/her have happy experiences;
• think of home as a place of love and security;
• have positive feelings about himself/herself - feelings of appreciation and self-worth;
• begin to show love, respect, and acceptance of others;
• make progress in sharing, communicating, and responding to others in appropriate ways;
• develop an educational foundation in preparation for kindergarten.

Admission and Registration

Admission to the FBC Preschool program is accomplished by completing a registration form. At the time the application is submitted to the Preschool Director (Susan Bolding 454-3517) a nonrefundable materials fee ($ [TBA] for 3 year olds and $ [TBA] for 4 year olds) as well as health care compliance form 121 (obtained from personal physician or health department) is due. The books and materials fees MUST accompany the child's application.

Tuition

Tuition shall be paid on the first day of each month. Tuition shall be $ [TBA] for 3 year olds and $ [TBA] for 4 year olds. There will be additional charges for tuition paid later than 10 days. A written two week notice must be given prior to withdrawing a child from preschool or the next months tuition will need to be paid in full.

Teachers

Susan Bolding, Preschool Director, (662)454-3517
 Kay Thorn
Natalie Bird

Important Dates

Open House: [TBA]

First Day for 4 Year Olds: [TBA]

First Day for 3 Year Olds: [TBA]

Schedule

The 3 year old Preschool is held on Tuesday & Thursday from 8:00 - 11:00; while the 4 year old Preschool is on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday from 8:00 - 11:30. Please do NOT bring your child earlier than 7:40 unless your job requires you to be at work at 7:30.

The Preschool Calendar coincides with the Belmont/Tishomingo County School calendars for the school year. If Tishomingo County/Belmont Schools are closed due to weather, FBC Preschool will be closed also. You will be given a monthly calendar prior to the first day of each month to remind you of any holidays, as well as up-to-date information concerning the things your child will be learning each day/week, snack schedule, field trip, etc.