Child Development Ministry
We believe that children are a gift from God and each child is wonderfully unique and special. For that reason, the LBC Child Development Ministry strives to provide a happy and loving Christian environment for children through our preschool weekday program. We desire to provide a place where each child can grow spiritually, socially, mentally, physically, and emotionally within the realm of his/her ability while encouraging children and their parents to have a closer walk with God in all areas of life.
CDM Objectives
- To develop an awareness of God’s love for him/her and learn to share that love with others.
- To develop an awareness that the Bible is a special book.
- To begin to lay the foundation for the development of a philosophy of life that is in harmony with Biblical principles.
- To develop an awareness of the world around him/her.
- To develop his/her ability to have satisfying experiences in working and playing with those his/her own age.
- To develop self-expression through investigation and participation in group activities.
- To begin development of positive self esteem.
- To bridge the gap between home and school and achieve school readiness.
Curriculum
The Child Development Ministry of LBC has adopted the WEE LEARN curriculum as a guide for incorporating Biblical principles within a developmentally appropriate framework. The curriculum is organized in a thematic approach.
Children attending the weekday program will have many hands-on experiences as they learn in their centers (books, blocks, homeliving, manipulatives, puzzles, writing, science, and art). They will also make crafts and do process oriented art. Wonderful literature and music as well as daily outdoor play will also be incorporated. Loving, Christian teachers will share favorite Bible stories while serving as role models and encouragers in developing within the children an appreciation of God’s world and each other.
The basic principles that we will follow are outlined in Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs by Sue Bredekamp and are guidelines for all NAEYC centers. It is our goal to be the best for the children entrusted to our care.
If you would like to learn more about the curriculum, please click here. |
+ Classes & Registration
Classes Offered
Classes are offered for children 1 through 4 years of age. All children must be their class age on or before September 1, as we follow Lexington District One guidelines. |
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| Ones |
Wednesday or Thursday OR Wednesday/Thursday |
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| Twos |
Tuesday/Wednesday, Wednesday/Thursday, Monday/Tuesday
or Monday - Wednesday |
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| Threes |
Wednesday/Thursday, Monday - Wednesday,
Monday/Tuesday, or Monday - Thursday |
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| Fours |
Monday - Wednesday or Monday - Thursday |
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Lunch Tuesdays are available for Three and Four Year Olds only every Tuesday except the first and last week of the school year. Lunch Tuesdays are held from 12:00 noon to 12:40 p.m. and the cost is $12 per month, added to the tuition. |
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Registration for the 2012-2013 School Year
Children currently enrolled
in the Weekday Program and
their siblings
Registration Begins Tuesday, January 3
Information/registration sheets will be distributed through current classes.
Families who are LBC Members
Registration Begins
Tuesday, January 31
Lexington Community Families
Registration Begins
Wednesday, February 1
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. in the Children's Ministries Building lobby. Registration forms are available in the lobby.
For a tour of our facility or additional information, please call 996-8811.
Click here for a printable 2012-2013 registration form. |
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+ Tuition (9 Months)
4 year-olds - 4 days a week |
$154.00 |
4 year-olds - 3 days a week |
$137.00 |
3 year-olds - 4 days a week |
$154.00 |
3 year-olds - 3 days a week |
$137.00 |
3 year-olds - 2 days a week |
$121.00 |
2 year-olds - 3 days a week |
$137.00 |
2 year-olds - 2 days a week |
$121.00 |
1 year-olds -2 days a week |
$121.00 |
2 year-olds - 1 day a week |
$82.00 |
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Tuition is to be paid the first of each month. Please make checks payable to LBCDM. A notice will be sent if payment is not received by the 10th of the month. It is necessary for you to pay for all days that you enroll your child even though your child may be absent for any reason. The expenses of the school continue and your child is planned for even when absent. (In the event of a financial problem, please see Betty Bullard to discuss a possible plan to help keep your child in the program.)
Additional Fees
Lunch Tuesdays are available for Four Year Olds only every Tuesday except the first and last week of the school year. Lunch Tuesdays are held from 12:00 noon to 12:40 p.m. and the cost is $12 per month, added to the tuition.
Enrollment & Withdrawal Policies
Enrollment: Full tuition is due for any part of the month.
Withdrawal: Please notify the director in writing two (2) weeks in advance. No fees are refundable. |
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+ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I visit my child's classroom?
Our classrooms are always open to our parents. |
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Can my child bring a friend?
Visitors for the day in the classroom are not permitted. Plans and supplies have been arranged only for children enrolled in the program. |
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What about field trips?
Each month you will receive a calendar listing all of our planned activities for the month, including field trips. You will be asked to sign a blanket permission slip, where applicable, which covers all field trips planned by the Child Development Ministry. |
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What about discipline?
We encourage positive behavior. We always praise the positive and try to transition before any conflict occurs. We always let children know they are loved following a correction and each day is a new beginning. Here are a few rules we ask the children to remember:
Use Your Kind Hands,
Walking Feet, and
Soft Voices |
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What happens when my child misbehaves?
Should a child display inappropriate behavior, depending on the behavior but not necessarily in this order, we will:
1: Talk with the child about the behavior and how to handle it.
2: Redirect the activity or his/her attention.
3: Use "Timeout": Timeout is a time for the child to observe how others are acting and deterimine how he/she needs to behave with his/her friends.
4: Parental Conference
5: If the child continues to be aggressive and hurting others: Parental cooperation will be requested in helping the child understand appropriate behavior. If the problem continues after parental involvement, withdrawal from the program could be necessary. |
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