Early Childhood Ministries

…to lead children and families to develop a loving relationship with God

Welcome to the Garden Center!

“this is good ground.” (Luke 8:15)

Our Early Childhood Ministries cares for and teaches children from newborns to pre-kindergarten age.  Our rooms are staffed with servants who will take excellent care of your children.  At least two adults are present in each classroom at all times to give your child the best possible care.

In all of the Early Childhood classes a security system is used to ensure your child’s safety.  All first-time guests are asked to stop by the Garden Center Welcome Center to register their child in our security system.

Our classroom lessons and activities are guided by three core values:

·        God loves me.

·        God made me.

·        I love God.

We believe these values are essential in developing your child’s loving relationship with God.  We have also developed a list of family activities and devotions that you can use to help build on the weekend lessons.

We strongly encourage parents to join us as we nurture and encourage our children in their relationship with God.  For more information about volunteering to serve, please contact Phil Haas, Family Pastor.  For more information about the Orchard Center, please visit http://orchardcenter.blogspot.com

 

About Our Classrooms

Seeds

This is our nursery area designed for newborns to beginning walkers.  The room is divided into space for active babies and a quiet area for sleeping babies. 
Sprouts

Our toddler room is available for strong walkers through 2-year olds.  These children are given a large space to play and explore.  Snack time is given during the service.  In the future a short teaching time will be added to this room’s activities.

Sunflowers & Clover

These rooms are designed for our 2-year olds.  Classes are structured with activities and lessons guided by our core values.  Snack is available during each hour.

Daisies & Ferns

These classrooms are available for our 3-year olds.  Classes are planned with activities and learning times that support our core values.  Snack is available during each hour.

Violets, Goldenrods & Blue Stars

These rooms are designed for our 4-year olds.  Classes are designed with lessons and activities based on our core values.  Snack is available during each hour.

 

Early Childhood Ministries Schedule

Sunday Morning - 9:30 AM:

Group

Room

Seeds

(infants to beginning walkers)

GC 6

Sprouts

(strong walkers to age 2)

GC 2

Sunflowers

(age 2)

GC 3

Clover (age 2)

GC 5

Daisies (age 3)

GC 7

Ferns (age 3)   GC 9

Violets (age 4)

GC 11

Bluestars (age 4)

GC 13

Goldenrods (age 4)

GC 18

 

Sunday Morning - 11:00 AM:

Group

Room

Seeds

(infants to beginning walkers)

GC 6

Sprouts

(strong walkers to age 2)

GC 2

Sunflowers

(age 2)

GC 3

Clover (age 2)

GC 5

Daisies (age 3)

GC 7

Ferns (age 3)   GC 9

Violets (age 4)

GC 11

Bluestars (age 4)

GC 13

Goldenrods (age 4)

GC 18

 

Saturday Evening - 5:00 PM:

Group

Room

Seeds

(infants to beginning walkers)

GC 6

Sprouts

(strong walkers to age 2)

GC 2

Daisies (ages 2-3)

GC 7

Ferns (ages 4 to 5)

GC 9

 

 

Wednesday Evening - 6:30 PM:

Group

Room

Seeds

(infants to beginning walkers)

GC 6

Sprouts

(strong walkers to age 2)

GC 2

Clovers (ages 3-5)

GC 5

 

 

If you have any questions about our program, please contact Phil Haas, Family Pastor.