1 year old - Pre-Kindergarten

What is 1^st Steps Ministry?

1^st Steps is a weekday education ministry held each Tuesday and Thursday throughout the school year. This ministry is designed to help children grow in all areas of life: spiritually, emotionally, physically, cognitively, and socially.

Who is able to attend 1^st Steps?

1^st Steps is designed for children who are 1 year old before September 1st through Pre-K.

What will my child(ren) experience at 1^st Steps?

Each day the children will explore God’s world in a safe and loving environment. Components of the day include:

• Bible Story Time
• Theme-related Group Time
• Numbers and Letters
• Music and Movement
• Classroom Learning Centers
• Indoor Play
• Lunch and Snack Times
• Special Events Days

What are the hours of 1^st Steps?

Drop-off time will be at 9:00 a.m. Pick-up time will be at 2:00 p.m.

Will there be a curriculum used by the teachers?

Yes, WEE Learn Curriculum will be used for all classrooms. This curriculum is written for multiple ages: Infants & Toddlers, 2 years, 3 years, and Pre-K. This allows for age-appropriate learning and structured teaching each time your child attends.

Who will be teaching and caring for my child during 1^st Steps?

Each classroom will have two teachers. There will be a leader teacher and an assistant teacher. We are currently seeking the right people to be a part of the 1^st Step leadership. If interested, please contact Robyn Westbrook, 1^st Step Director, or Curtis Barrett, Minister of Families. Church Office – 903-564-3546.

Anything else I need to know about the teachers/leaders?

First Baptist Church and 1^st Steps leadership take the safety of every child seriously. Each leader will have the following:

1. An approved background check completed by MinistrySafe
2. MinistrySafe Awareness Training
3. CPR/First Aid Training and Certification
4. Classroom training
5. Spiritual encouragement and group prayer each Tuesday/Thursday

Is there a cost!

Yes, There will be a $50 registration fee per family (non-refundable). This takes care of the initial administration fees and holding of your child’s place in their class and is due when you register each child. There will also be a supply fee to cover a majority of the resources your child will use during 1^st Steps. This fee will be due in July and covers the entire year – August, 2024 through May, 2025.

There will also be a monthly fee of $225. This covers the wages of the classroom teachers and special teachers.  This is @$4 per hour of teaching and care per child.

Is space limited in each class?

Yes, The following will be the child to 2 teacher ratio.

1’s – 10; 2’s – 10; 3’s – 12; 4’s – 15

Maximum enrollment has been reached. We will be happy to place your name on our waiting list, contact the church office, 903-564-3546.