Our purpose in preschool ministry is to model Christ's love to little children, teach them in a manner that speaks to their needs and abilities, and develop relationships with them and their families. Through play, music and singing, learning games, arts and crafts, simple Bible stories and Bible verses, and mission projects, we strive to help preschoolers learn foundational truths that will become the building blocks for a lifetime of knowing and loving God.
Sunday Morning Extended Care
8:30 & 11:00 am - Children’s Building First Floor
During our Sunday morning worship services, we provide childcare and learning for children birth – pre-kindergarten age. We encourage children who are kindergarten age and up to sit with their parents during Sunday morning worship services.
Sunday School
9:45 am - Children’s Building First Floor
Preschoolers (birth to kindergarten age) learn foundational biblical truths while building friendships with others.
Stark Kids Junior
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm - Children’s Building First Floor
Stark Kids Junior gives our preschoolers (birth to kindergarten age) their own opportunity for growth while their parents are enjoying discipleship activities at church. We combine a little bit of music, missions, bible learning, and crafts with a whole lot of fun! Stark Kids Junior takes places on Wednesday nights during the school year.
Parents Facebook Group
Join our Parents group on Facebook if you would like to stay informed on everything that is happening in our preschool and children’s ministries. Click here to join our group.
+ Check-in & Pick-up
Check-in Times:
Sunday 8:30 am Service – 8:15 am Drop-off
Sunday 11:00 am Service – 10:45 am Drop-off
Seasonal Times:
Sunday Night Studies – 4:45 pm Drop-off
Wednesday Night All-Stars – 5:45 pm Drop-off
- Please check-in your preschooler at the Welcome Desk on the First Floor of the Children's Building.
- You will be given a sticker to place on your child's back and keep the parent label to show your child's teacher upon picking them up.
- Preschoolers cannot be picked up or dropped off by anyone other than the parents or another adult designated by a parent (preschoolers will NOT be released to older siblings).
- You must show parent label to pick up your child.
- Only parents dropping off Babies and Crawlers will be allowed into these rooms.
+ Safety & Health
- Please keep your cell phone with you. If your child needs you, we will text you to come to the Preschool Department.
- On-Premises Rule: Parents of preschoolers are expected to be at the church during preschool program times (e.g. Sunday morning, Sunday night, Wednesday night). The only exception is when childcare is being provided for a special parent outing event.
- If your child has been sick, they must be free from fever or any symptoms of illness for at least 24 hours prior to coming to church.
- Alert Stickers: If your child has an allergy or is potty training, you can pick up a sticker at the Preschool Welcome Desk to alert our volunteers to your child's special needs.
+ Steps to Enjoying First Baptist Preschool
- Take your child to the restroom before class.
- Arrive 15 minutes before class or worship.
- Label all of your child’s personal belongings.
- Babies-Crawlers: Fill out an info sheet every Sunday. Have bottles of formula pre-made.
- Leave all personal toys at home.
- Assure your child that you will return and release them quickly to the teacher. Separation anxiety is normal, but waiting around or checking on your child makes things more difficult.
- Make sure that your child has eaten a meal BEFORE bringing them to church. We will give babies their bottles, and older preschoolers will be given a light snack. We will not, however, be able to feed your child a meal.
- Crying because of separation anxiety is normal for preschool children. We will work with both you and your child to ensure that your child has a positive experience in the Preschool Department. However, if your child is inconsolable for more than 15 minutes after drop-off, we will contact you and have you pick him or her up.