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And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor wtih God and man. (Luke 2:52)
The Lexington Baptist Church Child Development Ministry is a planned Christian weekday education program for children ages 8 weeks to 4 years.
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.
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Objectives for Each Child
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.
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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.
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 Classes Offered & Registration
Classes Offered
Classes are offered for children 8 weeks through 4 years of age. Two, Three, and Four-year-old children must be their age on or before September 1, as we follow Lexington District One guidelines.
Infant |
Thursday Only |
Ones |
Thursday or Wednesday/Thursday |
| Twos |
Thursday, Tuesday/Wednesday, Wednesday/Thursday,
or Monday - Wednesday |
| Threes |
Wednesday/Thursday, Monday - Wednesday,
or Monday - Thursday |
| Fours |
Monday - Wednesday or Monday - Thursday |
Lunch Tuesdays are available for Four Year Olds only every Tuesday except the first and last day of the school year. Lunch Tuesdays are held from 12:00 noon to 12:40 p.m. and the cost is $10 per month, added to the tuition. |
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Registration for the 2008-2009 School Year
The registration process for the 2008-2009 school year began on February 5, 2008.
To obtain current information concerning availability of space for the 2008-09 school year, please call Betty Bullard at 996.8811 or click here to contact her by email. If availability exists, you may wish to tour our beautiful facilities and learn more about our program.
Upon your decision to enroll your child, you will fill out a registration form and pay the $95.00 registration fee.
Registration for the 2009-2010 School Year
Registration for the 2009-2010 school year will begin in February, 2009. Preference in registration will be given to currently enrolled children and their families, church members, and families in the community, in that order. Click here for a printable registration form. |
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Tuition
4 year-olds - 4 days a week |
$120.00 |
4 year-olds - 3 days a week |
$105.00 |
3 year-olds - 4 days a week |
$120.00 |
3 year-olds - 3 days a week |
$105.00 |
3 year-olds - 2 days a week |
$90.00 |
2 year-olds - 3 days a week |
$105.00 |
2 year-olds - 2 days a week |
$90.00 |
1 year-olds -2 days a week |
$90.00 |
Birth - 2 yr - 1 day a week |
$55.00 |
Tuition is to be paid the first of each month. Please make checks payable to CDM. 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 day of the school year. Lunch Tuesdays are held from 12:00 noon to 12:40 p.m. and the cost is $10 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.
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.
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.
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
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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