First Baptist Child Care Center is committed to Excellence in Christian Child Care as a Ministry to Children, Parents and Staff.

First Baptist Child Care Center is a full-time non-profit Christian Ministry of First Baptist Church of Salt Lake City, providing the community with a holistic approach to child care. Our program reflects our knowledge of child development by offering high quality infant, toddler, and preschool programs. Low teacher to child ratios in each classroom promote the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development of young children while responding to the needs of families. Our highly trained teachers and staff nurture children's natural curiosity and wonder within a safe, homelike Christian environment that allows them to explore and discover. We partner with parents, building a strong foundation for success in the life of each child.

In the first two years, infants and toddlers learn about the world through their senses. They develop close bonds with special adults and explore their environment. Our role as caregivers in the infant and toddler classrooms is to facilitate the development of curious children, help them do things for themselves and foster trust in adults. We believe in continuity of care, where a primary caregiver provides nurturing support for 3 or 4 infants or toddlers in her group. We respect each child as an individual and provide each the freedom to develop physical, social and emotional skills at his or her own pace. Through responsive care giving, we support the individual needs and schedules for our infants.

Two-year-olds are exploding in their ability to communicate, to coordinate their movements and to assert their independence. They are moving from the total dependence of babyhood to the more independent, mobile world of preschoolers. First Baptist Child Care Center is excited to provide twos with manageable challenges and mastery experiences. We offer a relaxing environment that allows for the frequent mood changes, varying interests, and capabilities of two-year-olds. Our teachers are gentle, patient and calm. They provide developmentally appropriate "play centered" activities, creating a learning environment where the children feel successful and important.

Children age three to five are growing rapidly in every area of development: socially, physically, intellectually, and emotionally. Developmentally appropriate "play centered" activities and routines are planned offering each child many opportunities for challenge and success. Whether they're little artists, acrobats, doctors, dinosaurs or dancers children can express themselves while gaining confidence in a social learning atmosphere. Children have the freedom to make choices in an environment that has been designed to meet all of their needs. The children at First Baptist Child Care Center are creative problem solvers, life long learners and interesting, interested individuals.

We believe that family members are the most important people in children's lives. We strive to work together with families as true partners for the benefit of each child. While we bring knowledge of how children develop and learn, the family brings intimate knowledge of their unique child. We value family connections and understand that the strength of these relationships support each child. Parents and family members are encouraged to visit their children in our classrooms during the day, whenever their schedules permit. The friendly staff at First Baptist Child Care Center have created a "home away from home" where your children can learn through interactive play and your family can feel the support of a caring community.

Our qualified staff is committed to Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Professional Development within the (ECE) field. They participate in ongoing Early Childhood Development and Education classes. Staff members respect, value and accept children individually. Teachers and staff make it a priority to know each child well and treat him or her with dignity at all times. All staff members, board members and volunteers at First Baptist Child Care Center must pass a comprehensive background check. Teachers at First Baptist Child Care Center are CPR and First Aid Certified; they also maintain a current food handler permit.

Activities Developmentally appropriate curriculum, focusing on the individual needs of each child
Creative Arts and Crafts	Interactive Story Reading
Hands On Science	Indoor and Outdoor Play
Dramatic Play	Bible Stories in Every Class
Blocks and Construction	Child Centered Chapel
Sensory Development	Rest Period
Imaginative Free Play	Toilet Teaching
Early Numbers	Christmas Festival and Program
Reading Readiness	Holiday Celebrations
Puppet Shows	Calendar with Weekly Themes
Music in Every Classroom	Monthly Activities Sponsored by Parents
Classes for every child over age two. At no extra fee!	"God's Children Sing" with Ms. Julie Goodro

First Baptist Child Care Center is committed to the belief that through praise and encouragement, children learn appropriate behavior. We will reason with, set limits and model appropriate behavior for children. In our classrooms and play areas we will attempt to prevent problems before they occur. Teachers listen to children and provide alternatives for inappropriate behavior as needed. Natural and logical consequences are used as we explain things to the children on their individual levels of understanding. The needs, desires, and feelings of each child are respected as we strive to maintain consistency throughout the child care center.

Children ages 1-5 are served nutritious, homemade meals and milk.
Breakfast, Lunch and an Afternoon Snack.

Our Assistant Director is Jennifer Fadley