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Enrollment First Baptist Learning
Center enrollment is open to any child or children in the surrounding
community. The Learning Center does not discriminate against race,
nationality or religious beliefs. We do maintain a full enrollment with
openings being filled from a waiting list. If interested in our Center,
you may call our office for information regarding the waiting list.
INFANT/TODDLERS
(Child/Staff ratio: Infants: 3 to 1, Toddlers: 4 to 1)
In our infant/toddler area we focus on giving each child
special attention daily. Teachers take care of the children’s physical
needs in a loving, caring way. In addition, a range of activities, are
provided which are designed to meet the needs of infants at their level
of development along the growth continuum. Knowing that the learning
process begins very early through sensory experiences, special times are
planned involving all of our senses. Each month we have different
activities centered on such topics as animals, families, the natural
world, and foods. The High Reach Learning Guide for Infants and Toddlers
is the basis for our planning. We use Bible thoughts, songs, and stories
about Jesus and the Bible in daily interactions with each child.
18 – 24 MONTHS
(Child/Staff ratio: 7 to 1)
In our older toddler area our teachers plan experiences to
involve the children in active play and learning. While caring for the
toddlers’ physical needs, the teachers are interacting with the children
and guiding them in their play. Our basis for planning is the High Reach
Curriculum Guide for Infants and Toddlers. The guide is developed around
themes, which provide opportunities for the children to learn about the
world around them. Some of our themes involve family friends, animals,
self, and good foods. We also share many Bible thoughts and stories
about Jesus and the Bible. Through songs, stories, art, and other
play-oriented centers, our older toddlers have many stimulating and fun
experiences.
TWO-YEAR-OLDS
(Child Staff Ratio: 10 to 1)
Our two-year-old program is designed to encourage the
children to interact with the teacher, other children, and the materials
provided. A large part of the focus in the room is providing activities
for play centers, such as art, blocks, books, dramatic play, and
manipulatives. Young children learn through their play, so our teachers
plan with this fact in mind. We offer activities weekly about topics
that are relevant to the children’s lives (as animals, family, friends,
the natural world, foods, and holidays). Books, songs, finger plays, and
other resources are used to extend learning for the children. We also
use Bible thoughts and Bible stories daily. Our planning is based on the
High Reach Learning Curriculum Guide for Two-Year-Olds.
THREE-YEAR-OLDS
(Child Staff Ratio: 13 to 1)
Our three-year-olds are quickly developing in all
areas—mentally, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. We
address all areas to help each child grow as a whole child. Learning
centers are an important part of the daily experience. Our teachers plan
special, hands-on activities for art, blocks, dramatic play, books,
music, nature, and manipulatives. During group times the children are
exposed to books, songs, finger plays, games, and others resources,
which are centered around the theme topic for the week. Our core guide
is the High Reach Learning Curriculum Guide for Three-Year-Olds. We also
integrate Bible thoughts, Bible stories and songs, and conversations
about Jesus and God into our daily activities.
FOUR-YEAR-OLDS
(Pre-Kindergarten)
(Child/Staff Ratio: 15 to 1)
In our four-year-old program we plan a curriculum designed to
guide the children in discovering that learning can be fun. Activities
are offered to increase the children’s abilities in solving problems,
improving language skills, and developing math and science concepts
which are important steps in future learning. Learning centers (as art,
blocks, dramatic play, manipulatives, nature, sand and water play,
writing, and listening) are set up with activities to enhance learning
while playing. Our teachers plan using a monthly theme topic, and
centers and group time offer resources to help the children learn more
about their world and how to live in it. We use the Discovery Days
Curriculum Guide for Four-Year-Olds. Our teachers use daily Bible
thoughts, Bible stories and songs, and conversations to develop
spiritual understanding with the children.
SCHOOL AGE
During the school year, we provide transportation to and from
the Wills Point Independent School District for kindergarten through
fifth grade children. When they arrive in the afternoon, the children
have a time to play on the playground. Then they return to their class
to clean up and go to the gym for a snack and activities planned that
are appropriate for school-aged children. A summer
all-day care school-age program is offered to children who have completed
kindergarten through fourth grade. Our curriculum is designed to keep
the children happy and active. Several weekly field trips are planned
including, bowling, skating, and other special events. The classes also
participate in our Vacation Bible School. The time spent in the
classroom is planned to incorporate activities, which are of interest to
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