Our Philosophy...

The First Presbyterian Child Development Center provides an environment of Christian love in which every child is valued and respected as a unique child of God.  The worth of the child is central to our philosophy.  Our program is based on knowledge of child development that considers spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth of the child.  We believe that activities should be success-oriented so that each child builds a healthy self-image.  Play is essential, as well as exploration and cognitive discovery using manipulative materials and language experiences.  Our curriculum is developmentally appropriate for each age group.

Accreditation...

We are licensed by the State of Georgia and are recognized as an Early Childhood Program which meets National Standards of Quality.

Hours of Operation...

Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Our Staff...

We have a staff of state licensed and state approved teachers with Early Childhood Education training.

Our Goals...

*To install within the child a sense of self worth because he/she is a child of God.

*To foster a feeling of belonging, success and friendliness by providing a good atmosphere for learning and growth.

*To help the child to listen, observe, investigate, seek, and acquire information using critical thinking and problem solving.

*To encourage creative expression through language, movement, art and music, cultivating a sense of aesthetic.

*To develop language skills with particular emphasis on oral communication.

Programs...

Our Center offers a variety of child care options for all ages.

• Annual Day Care--(September-August) for ages 2 years to 4 years and includes morning PreSchool, weekly chapel and music activities, hot lunch, rest time, snacks, and supervised recreation.

• After-School Care--(August-June) for Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade.  Children arrive by van or bus and will enjoy a nutritious snack, supervised playtime, homework time, and planned activities.

• School-Age Summer Care--(June-August) for Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade.  Our Center provides chapel lessons, physical activities, interest groups, field trips, and special events.

• Holiday Care--offered to children enrolled in our After-School program on specified school holidays.

• Mother's Morning Out--(September-May) for ages 9 months to 24 months, offered one or two mornings per week.

• PreSchool--(September-May) for ages 2 years through 4 years, offered two, three, or five mornings per week.

Children's Activities...

In our program the child is always learning and developing.  Each day brings opportunities to play, investigate, and express ideas through:

--Religious Activities-Daily Prayer, Bible Stories, Chapel Services, and Holiday Activities.

--Group Living-Planning, working and playing in an organized setting so that desirable habits and attitudes, independence and responsibility are established.

--Excursions-Visiting points of interest in the community to help the child establish appreciation of people who contribute to his/her life.

--Health and Safety-Learning good health habits and safety rules.

--Language Experiences-Enjoying stories, verse, conversation, and dramatization.

--Science and Math-Opportunities for scientific discovery by observation, exploration and experimentation will be found in each day of living and learning together.

--Music-Responding rhythmically to songs, singing and listening to music.

--Creative Activities-Self expression through the use of paints, clay, crayons, and other materials.

--Relaxation-Indoor, outdoor playtime and rest.