Preschool

The Preschool Ministry is located in the South Hallway, near Entrance #2, which is the entrance by the playground. Look for the Safari Park sign and the giant tree. This is the entrance used for all church activities.

Safari Park is for children ages Birth thru Kindergarten.

Sunday School

Our Bible Study teachers are in the classroom by 9:00 am to accept your child. Your child is special to us here at SGBC. We believe that preschoolers are able to learn about Jesus, so we have set up their Bible Study classes to teach them in ways they learn best – HANDS ON!! We use Lifeway curriculum designed especially for each age group.

Worship Care

Worship Care begins at 10:30 am

During this time volunteers will continue to love on and care for your children while you enjoy worshiping with adults. All church members that have preschoolers are strongly encouraged to volunteer during the worship time once every eight weeks.

Our Registration and Security Procedures

Security for your child is a top priority at Safari Park. All parents are required to check in their preschooler or kindergartener at one of the computer stations to receive their name and security tags. First time attendees can register at the Preschool Welcome Desk to receive their tags. Parents must present their security tag when picking up their child.

Drop off and Pick-up Procedures

After printing security tags you will take your child to their designated classroom. A teacher will meet you at the door to receive your child. For your child’s protection, we ask parents and siblings not to enter the room. This leads to crowding and confusion. Parents of babies are asked to complete a Baby’s Schedule card and update as necessary. When you return for your child, you must present your security sticker to the teachers. (took out sentence here) Preschoolers are only released to adults with the proper security tag. If you lose your tag, you can get stop by the Preschool Welcome Desk to receive another tag by showing proper photo identification.

What to pack

• Your child’s name should be on ALL items you bring. (diaper bag, bottles, cups, pacifiers, etc.
• Only plastic bottles should be used in the preschool area.
• Please have formula already mixed for the amount of bottles your baby will need.
• Send an ample supply of diapers, wipes, and formula. If you breast feed, we have a nursing mother’s room at the end of the baby hall.
• Older preschoolers should have a change of clothes including underwear and socks.
• Bring and label any comfort items (pacifier, blanket, etc) and let the teacher know.
• We ask that you leave personal games and toys at home. Sharing can be difficult, and there are plenty of activities planned for your child while they are here.

Parking

There are designated parking places near Entrance #2 for parents with babies. Look for the Safari Park signs.

Snacks

During Worship Care preschoolers are given an age appropriate snack. These snacks include: apple juice, animal crackers, goldfish crackers, Ritz type crackers, cheerios, etc. We do not give bed babies anything other than what is brought by the parent. Babies who are bottle-fed or who drink from a sippy cup should come to church with all of those supplies in their diaper bag. Bottles should be prepared and labeled with the child’s name. If there is particular information concerning feeding that we need to know, please inform the caregiver in your child’s room.

Illness policy:

The health and well being of your child is of critical importance to us. Therefore, as a courtesy to you and other families we ask that you not bring your child into the nursery area if your child has had in the last 24 hours any of these symptoms: fever, vomiting, diarrhea, persistent cough, croup, runny nose with colored discharge, red or irritated eyes, unexplained rash, or any childhood disease or illness. If your child shows any of the above mentioned symptoms while in our care, you will be contacted to pick them up.

Wednesday Childcare

Childcare for children ages birth – kindergarten is provided for all regularly scheduled Wednesday night activities from 6:30 – 7:45 pm.

Our Curriculum – 3yr-Kindergarten

Mission Friends offers preschoolers fun and exciting learning experiences to begin understanding missions. Missions Friends helps preschoolers to:
• learn to care about others
• learn that God wants everyone to know of His love
• learn that not everyone knows about God’s love
Mission Friends also helps parents or caregivers to learn ways that they can help others know about Jesus. Each meeting topic is taught using fun, moving activities along with arts, crafts, and manipulatives. Missions and Bible skills are a part of each meeting.

Our Registration and Security Procedures

Security for your child is a top priority at Safari Park. All parents are required to check in at one of the computer stations to receive their security tags. First time attendees can register at the Preschool Welcome Desk to receive their security tags. All children newborn to kindergarten must be registered to enter the classroom.

Drop off and Pick-up Procedures

After printing security tags you will take your child to their designated area. A teacher will meet you at the door to receive your child. For your child’s protection, we ask parents and siblings not to enter the room. This leads to crowding and confusion.

Parents of babies are asked to complete a Baby’s Schedule card and update as necessary. When you return for you child, you must present your security sticker to the teachers. Please do not send older siblings to get preschool children. Preschoolers are only released to adults with the proper security badge. If you lose your badge, you can get stop by the Preschool Welcome Desk to receive another tag by showing proper photo identification.

What to pack

• Your child’s name should be on ALL items you bring. (diaper bag, bottles, cups, pacifiers, etc.
• Only plastic bottles should be used in the preschool area.
• Please have formula already mixed for the amount of bottles your baby will need.
• Send an ample supply of diapers, wipes, and formula. If you breast feed, we have a nursing mother’s room at the end of the baby hall.
• Older preschoolers should have a change of clothes including underwear and socks.
• Bring and label any comfort items (pacifier, blanket, etc) and let the teacher know.
• We ask that you leave personal games and toys at home. Sharing can be difficult, and there are plenty of activities planned for your child while they are here.

Parking

There are designated parking places near Entrance #2 for parents with babies. Look for the Safari Park signs.

Kid’s Day Out

Hey Kids! Are you Six Weeks thru Three Years Old? God loves you and we do too! Come play with us in a safe, Christian, quality environment. You can learn about God’s love as you meet new friends and make fun crafts. Tell mom you need a break –you need a – KID’S DAY OUT! Now offering the Stretch-N-Grow program on Thursdays and Watch Me Grow secure internet accessible camera system for parents.

When Can I Start?

Our Kids’ Day Out program runs September thru May.  Children may enroll at any time during the year as space is available.   Kids’ Day Out has the same holidays and bad weather days as Caddo Parish Schools.

Days and Times:

Tuesday and Thursday
8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Registration Fees

$ 50.00 per child
Registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and are due with the registration form.

Monthly Tuition

$130.00 per child*
*5% discount for two or more children enrolled in Kids Day Out.

Drop-Ins*

$20 per child per day.    *Drop-ins are accepted if space is available. Please call in advance.

Weekday Preschool Education

Our Philosophy

The philosophy of Summer Grove Weekday Preschool at Safari Park is to provide a warm, loving, safe and nurturing environment in which children can learn and grow.

We believe that each child is special, unique, and capable of learning.  Our program promotes the total development of the child, physically, socially, emotionally, cognitively, and spiritually.  We strive to provide each child with the skills and self-confidence they need to succeed.

We believe that “play is a child’s work.”   Through play, a child learns how to explore, share, develop concentration, solve problems, and coordination. Children are provided opportunities to learn and discover through play such as group play, creative play and centers.

We believe children experience God’s love through interaction with caring, loving teachers and staff.  In everything we do, we are committed to giving each child the best possible foundation for learning.

Time

8:30am – 11:30am
September – May
Monday through Friday

We follow Caddo Parish Schools for all Holidays, Staff days and inclement weather.

Three day a week option for 3 year olds: (Tues./Wed./Thurs.)

• Tuition for 3 days per week is $100 per month
• Registration/Supply fee (due at time of registration) $100

Five day a week option for 3 year olds: (Monday – Friday)

• Tuition for 5 days per week $170 per month
• Registration/ Supply fee (due at time of registration) $135.00

4 year old class

• Must be 4 by September 30
• Must be potty trained
• 5 days per week (Monday – Friday)
• Tuition for 5 days per week $170 per month
• Registration/ Supply fee (due at time of registration) $135

** EXCITING AND NEW ADDITIONS TO OUR PROGRAM:

Developmentally Age Appropriate Curriculum

Contact Us:

Preschool Ministry Office

318.688.3232

Preschool Minister
Kim Duncan
kduncan@summergrove.org

Ministry Assistant
Lauren Tarr
ltarr@summergrove.org

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