Preschool Ministry
Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and don’t try to stop them! People who are like these children belong in God’s Kingdom” (Matthew 19:14; CEV).
Babies through kindergarteners are loved and nurtured in our Preschool Ministry. We are sensitive to the needs of families and provide a safe and loving environment in which preschoolers experience the love of God through the actions and deeds of loving teachers and care-givers. In addition to the regular activities and programs for preschoolers, the Preschool Department is staffed during church services and special events as well. We want our preschoolers to learn about God’s love in a warm, safe, secure, and caring environment. We utilize security tags and a pager system to ensure the safety and welfare of our preschoolers. We also have “Child Protection Policies” in place to protect our preschoolers and our volunteers.
If you have questions or need additional information regarding the Preschool Ministry at The Baptist Church of Beaufort then please email Kelly Zytynski at kzytynski@bcob.org or contact the church at 843-524-3197.
First Time Guests
If you are visiting Sunday School:
Our Preschool Suite is located on the 1st floor of Building B (you’ll see directional signs on the building). A smiling face will greet you at the entrance of Building B and will assist in getting you and your preschooler to the right classroom. Our Preschool Coordinator will help you get checked-in on our computer system. Your preschooler will receive a name badge and you will get a parent security badge. Please let our Preschool Coordinator know any special information to help us better take care of your preschooler while they are in our care. Each volunteer and teacher has passed a background check to help us ensure your preschooler will be safe at all times.
If you are joining us for Worship:
We provide care for all babies through kindergarteners during worship on Sunday mornings in our Preschool Suite, which is located on the 1st floor of Building B. Our Preschool Coordinator will help you get checked-in on our computer system. Extended Care for preschoolers includes a Bible story, age-appropriate activities, and a snack Older preschoolers participate in Children’s Church in the Preschool Suite during the morning Worship Service. Children (Grade 1-5) are encouraged to worship with the church family each week. We provide Children’s Activity Bags with age appropriate activities for younger children to use during worship. Children are also invited to come forward for a Children’s Moment each Sunday. Children’s bulletins are provided for our children following the Children’s Sermon each week.
Sunday School
Preschoolers (Bed-babies – Kindergarten) meet for Sunday School in the Preschool Suite (Building B, First Floor) for age-appropriate activities from 9:15 until 10:15 am each Sunday.
Sunday AM Extended Care
Wednesday Nights
Preschoolers and families meet for the family night meal from 5:00 until 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Preschoolers enjoy age-appropriate activities from 6:00 until 7:00 pm in the Preschool Suite (September – April).
Special Events
Summer Activities – Various summer activities include: appropriate Bible stories, music, crafts, games, snacks, and tons of fun for preschoolers!
Other activities for Preschoolers include: “Breakfast in Bethlehem” (Christmas), Winterfest, Easter Party, Splash Day , and the Fall Carnival.
We offer occasional seminars and opportunities for parents of preschools to grow and enhance parenting skills. Parent/Child Dedication services are always meaningful and special in the life of the church for both the parents and the church family. “Parents Night Out” is typically offered once each quarter during the school year.