First Baptist Church of Clayton
Child Development Center
411 N. Fayetteville Street Clayton, NC 27520
PO Box 35
Clayton, NC 27528
919-550-4018  

 

Let the SON Shine!

 

Our Center opened its door for ministry to the members of First Baptist and the Clayton community on June 1, 2006. We offer full-time and part time care year-round for children ages 6 weeks - 4 years of age. We use the WEE Learn Christian curriculum which includes Bible Stories, songs, and scripture as well as age-appropriate and developmentally-appropriate activities based on weekly themes.

 

Meet the Staff

• Jo Scott, Director jscott@claytonfbc.org
• Marie Warren, Assistant Director
• Infant Teachers: Dee Ann Crane, Terry Ryder
• Ones Teachers: Brenda Conckling, Jordan Blinson, Robin Medina, Samantha Hagy 
• Two's - Megan Anderson, Lana Coon, Natasha Harrison
• Three's - Mary Kiser, Elleana Royal, Angel Duncan, Camille Bailey, Brooke Madina
• Four's - Caroline Wilson, Holly Spragins, Elaine Johnson 
  

Our Mission and Goals

First Baptist Church of Clayton Child Development Center is an extension of the First Baptist Church of Clayton and as such, is seen as a ministry of the church. We believe each child is a unique gift from God. Therefore our approach involves meeting the individual needs of the whole child and recognizing that each child develops at his or her own pace. At First Baptist Child Development Center we seek to nurture children with the love of Jesus Christ and create for them a Christ-centered educational environment where each child can learn and grow.

 

 To accomplish this mission, we have set forth these goals:

 

1. Help children grow in awareness of and experience God's love for them through loving relationships with adults and other children.

2. Strengthen Christian values and faith through modeling, Bible stories, prayer, and Scripture thoughts.

3. Encourage children to feel good about themselves and help them to develop a healthy self esteem.

4. Assist children in the growth of trust, independence, confidence and initiative.

5. Demonstrate that school and church are safe, happy environments.

6. Lead children in the exploration of the world around them discovering science, nature, weather, the passing of seasons, space, animals, and more.

7. Stimulate the development of small muscle groups through art, puzzles, blocks, computers, and other learning activities.

8. Stimulate the development of large muscle groups through movement activities both indoors and outdoors.

9. Facilitate the enjoyment of creative expression through music and rhythm, arts and crafts, and role play.

10. Develop language skills through interaction with other children, teachers, and literature.

11. Prepare children to enter kindergarten.

 

Most importantly, it is our goal to be an open demonstration of God's love as we assist children and their families in any way we can.

 

Days and Hours of Operation

The Center is open from 6:30AM - 6:00PM Monday - Friday except for holidays, teacher workdays, and inclement weather. The Center will be closed the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day as well as 2 days prior to the official beginning of each school year.

 

2011-2012 Calendar

August 25, 26:  Center Closed-Teacher Workdays

August 26:  Open House – 5:30 in the Sanctuary

August 29:  First Day of New School Year

September 5:  Center Closed-Labor Day

November 11:  Center Closed-Veteran’s Day

November 23, 24, 25:  Center Closed-Thanksgiving

Dec 23 – Jan. 1:  Center Closed-Christmas Eve – New Year’s Day

January 2:  First day back after Christmas break

April 6:   Center Closed-Good Friday

April 9:  Center Closed-Easter Monday/Teacher Workday

May 28:  Center Closed-Memorial Day

July 4: Center Closed-Independence Day

 

 

See what our parents have to say about our Center:

"It is a Christ-center, small and welcoming. I would not want my child anywhere else!!"
 "I feel very secure knowing my child is in a very safe environment. He is always smiling when I pick him up in the evening. I am very confident with our choice to have him at CFBCDC. "
 "This program has made going back to work better. I trust that she is being taken care of while I am at work."
 " I love the paragraphs my teacher sends home everyday. It makes me feel very connected to my child. I know what she has done each day and what she has learned."
 "I could not be happier!"
 "My child loves it here! She always gets excited when we arrive in the morning!"
 "Extremely happy!"
 "Our family is grateful to God for the care of our little ones that you provide!"
 "Appreciate inclusion of chapel, prayer before meals."
 "He loves school, his friends, and teachers."
 "Thank you for teaching and showing God's love."
 The facility is "always neat and clean. I love the bulletin boards displaying photos and kids work. It makes it very inviting."
 "CFBCDC is such a calm and peaceful place. It is small and quaint. It feels good and safe to know the teachers all know you and your child."

 

Staff

As Christian teachers and directors we take seriously the trust that parents place in us to care for their children. Our staff are experienced early childhood educators. All of our teachers are chosen not only for their experience and education, but also for their loving and caring attitudes towards children. We recognize that children are gifts from God, who belong to Him, and who should be cared for as our own. Our staff is active in the North Carolina Baptist Church Weekday Association. They are required to receive a specific number of training hours per year, and earn CPR and First Aid certification.

 

License Status

Our program meets all state licensing requirements for a church preschool. We are licensed by the State of North Carolina through the Division of Child Development. Our license is renewed each year after announced and unannounced observations by our state consultant who conducts audits of administrative files and a center inspection.

 

Class Make-up and Ratios

The Center serves children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Class placement is based on the age your child will be as of August 31. All children will “move up” in August at the beginning of the new school year.

 

	Teacher:Child Ratio	Room Maximum
Infants	1:5	2:10
1 year olds	1:5	2:10
2 year olds	1:6	2:12
3 year olds	1:6	2:12
4 year olds	1:8	2:15
		59 children

 

The Center admits children of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to children here. We accept children on a full-time and part-time basis. Part-time positions include Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday/Thursday. Two part-time children will be combined to fill one full-time spot in a classroom. A limited number of part-time spots are available in each classroom.

 

Enrollment Procedure

Registration for the upcoming school year will begin in March. Registration for current students is done first, followed by siblings and church members, and then the public. A class spot is reserved once the registration application is completed and the registration fee of $100.00 has been paid. Registration/Supply fees are due each year to secure your child’s spot and are non-refundable.

 

Fees and Payment Plan

Payments can be made weekly or monthly. Weekly payments are due on Monday and monthly payments are due by the 3rd business day.

As of August 30, 2010

	Full Time (wk/mth)	MWF (wk/mth)	Tu-Th (wk/mth)
Infants	$174 / $751	$110 / $474	$73 / $323
1 year olds	$169 / $730	$107 / $462	$73 / $315
2 year olds	$164 / $708	$104 / $449	$71 / $306
3 year olds	$154 / $665	$98 / $423	$67 / $290
4 year olds	$154 / $665	$98 / $423	$67 / $290

 

 

Curriculum

The Center has planned an age-appropriate curriculum for children 6 weeks through 4 years old with the goal of creating a warm, loving, child-centered atmosphere based on the needs and interests of each age level.  The Center uses the WEE LEARN curriculum, which is published by the Southern Baptist Convention along with other supplemental materials.  The daily activities provide for the child*s social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and spiritual development.  Basic routines such as group time, organized free play, clean up, bathroom, meals, rest, and outdoor play are carried out each day to help the children develop a sense of regularity and security.  Each child will participate in a variety of activities such as art, writing, books, Bible stories, home living, blocks, puzzles and manipulatives, nature, and music.  The children will also learn to take turns, share, plan, work, and play with others as they are able to do so. On Wednesday the children attend Chapel.

 

As for me and my school we will serve the Lord.