Loving Care Makes Happy Children
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

 

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ECM Staff:

Mary Pam Brewer
Teacher

Amanda Britt
Lead Teacher:  3 year-olds

Ashley Britt
Teacher

Jimmie Kaye Britt

Assistant Director

Sharon Cain
Secretary

Sharon Chavis
Lead Teacher:  4 year-olds

Julie Cox
Teacher

Lisa Hardin
Lead Teacher:  2 year-olds

Wendy Harrison
Teacher

Christina Horne
Lead Teacher:  2 year-olds

Crystal Houser
Teacher

Alice Jackson
Lead Teacher:  3 year-olds

Paula Jones
Lead Teacher:  3 year-olds

Benita Justice
Teacher

Amber Kline
Teacher

Belinda Locklear
Teacher

Brandi Locklear
Teacher

Virginia Locklear
Teacher

Amanda Oxendine
Teacher

Emileigh Parker
Teacher

Alexandrea Reeves
Teacher

Billie Reeves
Lead Teacher:  4 year-olds

Hannah Rogers
Teacher

Kathy Smith
Lead Teacher:  4 year-olds

Debbie Strickland
ECM Director

Evelyn Vincent
Teacher

Cheryl Walters
Teacher

Rosemary Wilcox
Lead Teacher:  2 year-olds