Preschool

What a joy it is to have your child in our Preschool Ministry!  We believe it is possible to share the love of Christ with children, beginning at birth. Our Preschool staff and teachers are here to provide a safe, loving, and Christ-centered learning environment for your preschoolers. We hope you will take advantage of the many opportunities we have to offer your child here at Eagle’s Landing. In order to provide the best care for your preschooler, we use an age-appropriate curriculum to present Biblical truths. Your preschooler is a very special person who deserves nothing less than the best care available. Parent participation is an important part of our program. We ask our preschool parents to serve once a month in one of our preschool classrooms. Working together, we can provide an excellent preschool program where your child will grow to know and love Jesus. Please call on us if we can be of help on a personal basis.

The Preschool Ministry
678.818.1024

The Diaper Bag

1.    What to Bring/Label

• Your child’s bottle, pacifier, and diaper bag. (Bag tags available)
• Disposable Diapers/Wipes
• Change of clothes

2.    What NOT to Bring
Since we offer a complete curriculum with all necessary toys and materials, your child should NOT bring any toys to the classroom.

Health and Hygiene

3.    Sick Children
Children with above-normal temperature, colds, a persistent cough, rash or any contagious disease should not be brought to the preschool areas as infection of others may occur. Parents must be sure that their children are free of symptoms without medication for 24-hours before bringing them. If a child becomes ill while in the preschool area, the parent/guardian will be requested to come to the Preschool area to pick up their child.

• Teachers do not administer medications.
• In order to provide the healthiest environment possible, ALL classrooms, cribs, toys & linens are cleaned and disinfected after each use.

Safety and Security

4.  Keeping our Children Safe

Every child must have a security name tag to be admitted to a preschool class room. Each session check your child in using one of our iPad kiosk.  This will register your child’s attendance and also print a name tag.  Please place the name tag on his/her back.  This tag will also serve as a security tag at pick-up from his/her classroom as the child tag is matched to the parent pick-up tag before releasing them to parents.  If your child is not enrolled, you will need to go to the Preschool Kiosk to get the necessary security name tag.

• Older siblings must be 16 years old to pick up your preschooler.
• When you arrive at the classroom for pick-up wait for the teacher before entering the classroom.
• Children will not be released without the proper parent-tag.
• Parents of bed babies can leave their cell phone number if needed for contact.
• If there is a custody issue, please notify our Preschool Minister to assist you in extra safety precautions.

5.  Nursing Mother’s Room

• A nursing room for mothers of nursing children is provided in the preschool 300’s wing during child care hours.

6. General Information

• If your child is experiencing difficulties, please do not discuss them in front of your child.  The teacher will be glad to talk with you when the child is not present.
• We will only receive children in rooms when there is a teacher present.  Please do not leave your child in a room alone, stay with the child until the teacher arrives.
• Infants and babies will be fed formula, juice or water from plastic bottles that are provided by the parents (please label each bottle with your child’s name).  Older preschoolers may be served a small snack such as cookies or cheerios during transition time of LifeGroup and Worship.  Please inform our leaders of any food allergies and use the allergy stickers provided.
• At least two adults are present in classrooms at all times.  For the protection of all, only women change diapers and assist in the bathroom.
• Parents of preschoolers must remain on campus during preschool classes and care

7.  Emergency Situations – Health and Serious Injury

• At ELFBC, we have key staff members, plus several volunteers that are trained in CPR/FIRST AID.  We also have designated health professionals that will be alerted to assist during a health emergency.  In an emergency situation such as fire, and/or weather related emergencies, the staff and volunteers here at ELFBC have been trained to execute the plans and policies that have been established by our leadership.

Preschool LifeGroups explore the Biblical truth that “Children are a blessing from God.” Children learn and develop more during their preschool years than any other time in their lives.

Our goal is to provide:

How does it work?

• Nursery: 6 weeks — 24 Months
  • Even our youngest children learn through caring adults who share God’s love with them! Babies also enjoy music and buggy rides.

• 2 years — 3 years old
  • These children hear Bible stories, play games, have playground time,  and enjoy music and singing.

• 4 years old – Kindergarten
  • Our older Preschoolers have the opportunity to enjoy music, playground time, Bible Stories and Bible verses, snack time, and games as they learn Bible truths.

Parents partner with us in our classrooms to meet our goal of providing a safe, caring and loving atmosphere for our preschoolers by serving once a month in the ministry.  All Preschool parents must remain on campus while your child is in our care.

What goes on in Worship Care?

What is Splash?

• Splash is for children K3 – Kindergarten age. Our Preschoolers enjoy worship time designed just for them, with music, a Bible Story, and engaging, hands-on activities.

Important Information:

• Splash takes place in the 300 hall in the children’s wing.
• Register at the desk on your first week.
• Get a security tag each week for your child at a check-in kiosk. They are located in the Children/Preschool Lobby.
• Splash finishes at 7:45pm. Pick up your child in the classroom by 8:00pm
• Splash is held during the school year.
• Preschoolers must be 3 years old before September 1, 2022 and must be potty-trained to participate in Splash.

Splash Wednesday Night Schedule:

• 6:15 – 6:30  Drop Off
• 6:35 – 7:05  Worship Time
• 7:15 – 7:45  Classroom Time

• Parent Commissioning is the celebration of parents’ commitment to disciple their children to love Christ and His Church.
• Members join together with family and friends to celebrate the children that God has given to us. It is an honor to commission you as the primary disciple-maker in your home.
• When a parent chooses to be a part of our Parent Commissioning, it means they are dedicating themselves to raising their children to love the Lord Jesus Christ, and establishing a Christian home in which to raise them. We take seriously this commitment that parents and church members make to God.
• For families wishing to participate in a Parent Commissioning Service, we have two prerequisites: (1) Each parent must be a member of Eagle’s Landing First Baptist Church and (2) parents must attend the Parent Commissioning Class.
• If you are not a member, register today for our Discover Class
• The next Parent Commissioning Class will be on October 12, 2023 at 6:00PM (Childcare Provided) and the Parent Commissioning Ceremony will be held on October 15, 2023 at the 11AM worship gathering. Register today!

Are you expecting a baby? Adopting a child?
The Preschool Ministry of Eagle’s Landing wants to know!

Fill out this form and contact the Preschool Ministry so we can welcome your little one into the nursery and walk with you through this wonderful journey of becoming a new a parent.

The Preschool Ministry’s mission is to reach young families and partner with them to raise a new generation for Jesus Christ.  Adults who can give a little time on Sunday’s or Wednesday’s for our children, will make a great impact on our church, our families, and our community.  We would love to have you join the fun! Register for our Volunteer Orientation class and let them know your interest of serving in Preschool!

• A parent’s contribution of time to the preschool ministry is imperative to its success and is greatly appreciated.
• Because we know how important your time is, and to show how much we appreciate our parents, we want to give back.
• For parents who serve once per month on Sundays during Worship Care (11AM hour), for six consecutive months, we offer a free Parent’s Night Out.
• Parent’s Night Out is 4 hours of free child care held in the Preschool hall from 6pm to 10pm.  We provide child care for your children from 6 weeks to 5th grade.
• Parent’s Night Out is held twice per year—once in February and once in August. Interested in 4-hours of FREE childcare? Contact the Preschool Ministry.

Registration is now open for the 2024 – 2025 school year. If you are interested please complete and SUBMIT THIS FORM.  Someone will contact you soon!

All Moms need a break, that’s why there’s KidsPlay!

What is KidsPlay?
KidsPlay is a weekly Mother’s Morning Out Program of Christian Childcare. This program is open to children from our church family, as well as children from the community. We strive to provide safe, quality childcare in a Christian environment.

WHO CAN ATTEND?
Two months old to 3 Years old.  Must be 2 months old by September 1, 2024

WHEN IS KIDSPLAY?

• Tuesday & Wednesday
• 9am to 12 Noon
• Early Drop Off 8:00am (Breakfast Bunch)
• KIDSPLAY follows the Henry County School Calendar.
• Our KIDSPLAY Program begins on August 15/16, 2023 and ends on May 14/15, 2024.  We also follow Henry County School Calendar.  We will be closed for most Holidays, Breaks or Inclement Weather Closings with Henry County.

BREAKFAST BUNCH EARLY ARRIVAL (OPTIONAL)
We provide an additional Early Arrival option starting at 8am. Children must bring their own breakfast. This option requires an additional monthly fee of $20/$40.

PRICING:

• ONE DAY PROGRAM
  • $105 – Non-refundable Registration Fee
  • $105 – Monthly Fee
  • $20 – Optional Breakfast Bunch Early Arrival Monthly Fee
  • You may choose Tuesday or Wednesday (after September 1st – First Available)

• TWO DAY PROGRAM
  • $155 – Non-refundable Registration Fee
  • $155 – Monthly Fee
  • $40 – Optional Breakfast Bunch Early Arrival Monthly Fee