Loving and Leading God’s Little ones

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Children’s Ministry serves children birth through fifth grade and their families, providing Sunday School, mid-week discipleship, and family events throughout the year. We encourage and equip parents with tools and resources to help them be the primary spiritual influencers in their homes, and we commit to engage our kids with God’s truths through relevant Bible teaching, music, small group discussion, large group worship, and age-appropriate activities. 

All children, including those who have special developmental and/or health challenges are welcome. FPC has developed age-appropriate environments where your child will experience God’s love and learn His truths in a program designed especially for them.

Our mission is to to partner with families in raising the next generation of believers to live and love like Jesus.

Nursery

Who: 8 weeks - 4 years

Where: Education Building

When: Available during regularly scheduled church activities

Care is offered for children 8 weeks to 4 years by trained, qualified caregivers and volunteers. Nursery care is provided in age-appropriate infant and toddler nursery rooms.  The Nursery is available in a secure environment during all regular scheduled worship services and activities. We have an automated check-in system for families who utilize the church nursery. The Nursery is located on the main hall of the Education Building.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP

Who: Pre-K - First grade

Where: Leach Preschool Room, Education Building

When: Arise and Traditional Worship Services

Children’s Worship is a special time for children held during both morning worship services. Children are dismissed early in the service to attend their own age-appropriate program. Children’s worship builds on the worship service and includes time for Bible story and applicable activities, games, and crafts.

Children are dismissed to Sunday school at the conclusion of Arise worship. Parents pick up children at the conclusion of the traditional service. Children’s worship is led by Miss Kelli, Miss Elizabeth and parent volunteers.

PREschool SUNDAY SCHOOL

Who: Preschool 3s and Pre-K/4s

Where: Education Building PS classroom and Leach classroom

When: 10 - 10:50 AM

Elementary SUNDAY SCHOOL

Who: Kindergarten - 5th grade

Where: Education Building, Upstairs Classrooms

When: 10 - 10:50 AM

Sunday school for our children is led by an outstanding team of committed volunteers. Our elementary curriculum is The Gospel Project for Kids. The Gospel Project immerses kids in the gospel through every story, theological concept, and call to mission from Genesis to Revelation. Through The Gospel Project for Kids, children will understand that the Bible is not just a collection of stories, but one unified story—God’s story of redemption. Classes for Kindergarten & First Grade, 2nd & 3rd Grades, 4th & 5th Grades.

SUNDAY CHILDREN’S MOMENT VIDEOs

Each Sunday morning, Director of Christian Education, Elizabeth Mitchum or Children’s Ministry Assistant, Kelli Van Duyne, share a special message specifically for the children before they are dismissed to “Children’s Worship”. You can view a collection of these videos by clicking the link below:

JESUS AND ME (JAM)

Wednesday 3:30 - 5:30  | September - May |  Outdoors & Edwards Building

Jesus and Me (JAM) is a discipleship program for children 1st-5th grade. We focus our time on fun and fellowship with Bible story and application, scripture memory, games/outdoor play and service opportunities. Lively curriculum is from orange 252Kids. If you are interested in registering your child for JAM, please contact our Children’s Ministry Assistant, Kelli VanDuyne.

Our intention is to offer a warm Christian atmosphere where children grow intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. The A,B, C, Jesus Loves Me preschool curriculum includes age-appropriate experiences in each of these developmental areas, prayerfully supporting happy, well-adjusted children. We seek to instill and reinforce Christian values that will enrich a child’s life and learning, providing a strong foundation for their future.

The Preschool schedule is designed so that each day, children will learn through imaginative play, self-expression in groups, stories, and creative arts. Because of our spiritual foundation, children will also have the opportunity to hear Bible stories, pray before snacks, and learn church songs.

Each month you will receive a newsletter and calendar that will keep you informed about our learning themes as well as any special events planned. Throughout the year, there are a number of special events, celebrations and local field trips. Children will also participate in weekly music and art class. You can look forward to special programs at Christmas and in May as we celebrate our year end.

NOTE: FPC Preschool is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church and is not licensed by any other entity

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Exemption Provider Number EX-54211

2024-2025 Registration

Open Registration for the 2024-25 academic year will begin February 1, 2024. Please note that all classes are subject to fill on a first come, first serve basis.

Please complete all parts of the registration packet and return, along with a $250 non-refundable deposit, payable online (click here) or by check payable to FPC Preschool. Registration may be completed and returned by email to emitchum@fpcthomasville.org or to FPC Preschool, 225 E Jackson Street, Thomasville, GA 31792. Please note that no registration forms will be accepted without payment of the registration fee.

NOTE: current certificate of immunization is required prior to enrollment.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Linda Rish, Preschool Director lrish@fpcthomasville.org or Elizabeth Mitchum, DCE.

CLASSEs

Little Learners (18 - 24 months) | available Monday-Friday 8:30-11 a.m., students may attend 3 days/week; upon second birthday, child may attend 5 days/week.

Twos (2 by Sept 1, 2022) | Monday - Friday, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Threes (3 by Sept 1, 2022) | Monday - Friday, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Pre-K/Fours (4 by December 31, 2022 and have completed the 3-Year program) | Monday - Friday, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Tuition

Little Learners | 3 days/week: $1750/year or $175/month, payable August-May (upon 2nd birthday may enroll in full program with applicable Preschool tuition)

Preschool 2, 3, 4 | 5 days/week: $2,000/year or $250/month, payable August - May

Tuition is set for the school year, and payable in full (3% discount), one-half each semester (August/January) or in 10 monthly installments, due by the 5th of each month. Preferred method of payment is online at fpcthomasville.org/GIVE . There is an additional charge of $50/month for Early Morning Drop-Off, available to children over 2, by registration and beginning at 7:30 each day.

PRESCHOOL CALENDAR

To view our Preschool Events Calendar, click the link below:

SPECIAL CHILDREN’S EVENTS 

Our special children’s events are an opportunity for children and families gather on our church campus throughout the year. These include:

• Back-to-School Playground Picnic (early August)

• Trunk or Treat (Wednesday closest to Halloween)

• Family Thanksgiving Dinner (Wednesday, week before Thanksgiving)

• Christmas Eve Children’s Nativity

• Spring Picnic and Egg Hunt (Easter Week)

• Vacation Bible School (June or July)