The Creation Station
First Baptist Church
Child Development Center
282 Wall Street
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 259-2700
www.fbcbarnwellcdc.org
Tori Towne - Director
Program information
Preschool (1 years to 4 years of age)
At First Baptist CDC, we offer days packed full of activities. All of our activities help the social and academic development of children. Kids learn best when they are having fun! We are committed to providing biblically based, age appropriate experiences to allow each child to progress in these areas at his/her own level of ability while enjoying feelings of success. This is primarily done through hands-on activity in learning centers and positive, Christ-like role modeling of the staff. Your child will participate in a variety of learning center activities that include art, books, blocks, puzzles, manipulatives, nature, music and dramatic play. Social skills are developed through sharing, taking turns, thinking, reasoning, and solving problems. Bible stories, thoughts, and verses are included in each teaching unit.
Parent newsletters will keep you informed about each unit designed for your child's class.
Our activities include:
- Singing
- Dancing
- Reading
- Outdoor play
- Counting
- Social development
- Story time
- Games
- Large and fine motor skill development
- Circle time
- Cooking
- Letter recognition
- Character building activities
- Blocks & Puzzles
- Manipulatives
- Science
Preschool hours are from 8:45 a.m. to 12 noon, Monday through Thursday, unless enrolled in the Extended Care Program.
Extended Care (1 year to 4 years of age)
The extended care program is for children currently enrolled in our preschool program that need child care before and after preschool. Only those enrolled in the Extended Care program may attend. Parents must provide lu
nch for children in the Extended Care program by sending it from home, or purchasing lunch to be delivered from Country Cupboard. Parents must also provide a nap mat.
The Extended Care program will be open on the days when the preschool is closed. We are open for children enrolled in the Extended Care program on Spring Break, Christmas Break, and summer vacation. Age-appropriate activities will continue to be provided for the children on these days. The extended care program will be closed only on the days when the entire Child Development Center is closed and on days when inclement weather may occur.
The hours of operation are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Afterschool program is another ministry of First Baptist CDC. Barnwell Schools will transport the students from the Primary and Elementary schools to First Baptist CDC. Upon arriving, the children will receive warm, loving care. We want the children to feel secure and confident as they discuss the happenings of their day. A snack will be provided after they arrive.
The afternoon will be divided into sessions for homework or "quiet time", outside play, devotional time, and special interest projects. We hope to provide a place children look forward to coming to at the end of their school day. We will be open on most school in-service days and school breaks (Spring Break, Christmas Break and summer vacation). It is our goal to provide a safe, loving, Christian environment for after-school activities.
The Afterschool hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Afterschool will be closed only on the days when the entire Child Development Center is closed and on days when inclement weather may occur.
Summer Camp (K-5 to 6th grades)
During summer vacation, we provide a VBS-like experience for school age children that are enrolled in our program. We have devotion and prayer time, fun games, exciting activities, singing, dancing, field trips, Bible story lessons, and tons of fun in the SON!! The summer camp program is closed on major holidays and one day in the summer for our annual staff training. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
