The Early Childhood Ministry is a full day care for children age 2 through 4 and includes after school care through age 13.

First Baptist Early Childhood Ministry is an extension of First Baptist Church, seeking to lead children to grow physically, mentally, socially and spiritually in an atmosphere of Christian love and to work closely with the parents to develop the whole child.
- Director--Debbie Strickland
- We operate a 4-Star Center
- Hours of Operation (year round)--7:15 a.m. till 6:00 p.m.
- Preschool--Ages 2-4
- Afterschool--Ages 5-12
- Preschool Curriculum--W.E.E. Learn Curriculum by Lifeway
- AM/PM Snack Daily
- Hot Lunches Served Daily
For fees and registration information contact Debbie Strickland--910-738-6608.
Closed for the following holidays-
- New Year's Day
- Easter Monday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day

- Labor Day
- 2 Days for Thanksgiving
- 3 Days for Christmas
- 1 Staff Development Day each year
We offer lots of special activities for the children we minister to, including:
- Field Trips
- Creative Arts
- Puppet Shows
- Music Time
- Special Guests
- Cooking
- Holiday Activities