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Nursery and Preschool

We welcome you and your preschooler to FBCM.

It is our goal to help your child develop his or her full potential by beginning their walk in a loving Christ-like environment.
Your preschooler will learn early the feeling of trust not only in others but most importantly in God.
The preschool leadership joins me in a sincere effort to help your child’s time be happy, well directed, and profitable.

Mrs. Melanie Schad,
Preschool Director

Purposes of the Preschool Ministry
The preschool ministry derives its purpose from Jesus’ words. It is our joy to welcome your child in the name of Jesus Christ. We want the nursery to be a place where the tiniest among us can eperience the love of Christ through His church body. We want parents to be able to worship without distraction, confident that their precious child is safe in loving hands. The nursery ministry operates during both Sunday morning and evening services as well as Wednesday evening activities.
We consider every baby a blessing and promise from the Lord. It is our desire to serve the needs of you and your child as we would serve Christ. We attempt to provide a comfortable environment so that each child will feel happy and loved. The seeds of later trust in God are rooted in an early positive experience at church.

The purpose of the Preschool Ministry of FBCM is to help each child
• Associate God, the church, and the Bible with happy feelings.
• Know that the Bible is a special book, which tells about God
• Religiously educate all Children in how to know and love God
• Think of Church as my Church – a happy place where people love me
• Begin to show love, respect, and cooperation with others

Parents Please take note…
Here are a few things you can do to make the church preschool experience a smooth transition for your child once you drop them off with us.

• Label everything that belongs to your child – diaper bags, bottles, clothing, jackets and coats, pacifiers.

• Check in, even if your child is there every week. Help us keep the preschool check-in form current if something changes by including special instructions concerning your child, such as allergies

• Let preschool and nursery workers know if your child is going through any new phases (biting, teething, potty training, etc.) If potty training bring along a change of clothes in a bag with your child’s name on it; kids have accidents sometimes when away from their daily routines.

• Leave special toys at home. Don’t force caregivers to explain to other children why one toy doesn’t have to be shared.

• Follow rules especially when it comes to sick kids. When in doubt, stay home. Your little one will be more comfortable at home until they heal.

• Be prompt about picking up kids following services. Remember, nursery and preschool workers are volunteers, so don’t take advantage of their time. If you’re one of the last parents to pick up your child one week, get there more quickly the next.

• Pray for the volunteers and paid staff who serve in the church nursery and preschool areas. This can be a thankless, tiring job. Encourage them by expressing your appreciation for their service.

• Please do not send an older sibling to pick up a child. We will only release children to an adult with an I.D. furnished by the church.