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We know that leaving your new baby for the first time can be overwhelming. The volunteers in our infant classroom have been chosen for this age group because of their love for babies and their training to care for all the needs of your infant. We recommend parents bring a diaper bag and a bottle. Please feel welcome to bring any comfort items your child might have such as a blanket or pacifier. You will also want to bring a change of clothes for your child just in case it is needed.

This is a fun and active stage in your children's lives. In their age-appropriate classroom, children will spend time playing games, singing songs and hearing that God made them, God loves them and Jesus wants to be their friend forever. Our teaching plan begins in our toddler classroom. All activities are age appropriate with plenty of flexibility for the normal needs of toddlers and two-year-olds.

We believe that it is our responsibility to introduce preschoolers to their Heavenly Father. So before they leave Critters, we want them to know: God loves me, God made me and Jesus wants to be my friend forever. Every month we focus on one of these three basic truths. Each week overflows with imagination as your child learns about the Bible through games, small crafts, and age-appropriate Bible lessons that teach the one key truth for the month.

Small Talk cards are sent home monthly to update you on what your children are learning. You are the best teacher for your children, so use the activities to talk about God all week at home.

See Also: First Time Guests, Just for Parents, Need to Know, Volunteers, This Month, and Baby Dedication