Child Development Center (Ages 2 – Kindergarten)

The Child Development Center is a Ministry of First Baptist Church of Slidell, Louisiana.

Our Purpose:

To provide for each child a happy, loving Christian environment so he or she can grow Spiritually, Academically, Mentally, Physically, Emotionally and Socially.

Our Objectives:

To Help Each Child Grow in these Areas:  

Spiritually: To grow in knowledge and love of God, Jesus and the Bible.

Academically: To be successful in mastering the skills and goals required in age appropriate curriculum and activities.

Mentally: To think independently, to broaden his or her range of interest, and to develop language powers.

Physically: To establish desirable health habits, and to develop both gross and fine motor skills, and to know and follow simple rules of safety.

Emotionally: To recognize simple relations, adn to recognize desirable and non-desirable emotional reactions. 

Socially: To grow in ability to work and play with others, to develop an attitude of kindness and cooperation toward others, and to accept individual and social responsibilities in groups. 

Curriculum:

2 Year Classes:   A Beka:  Numbers With Button Bear, Letters: Letter People and Enrichment Activities
 
3 Year Classes:   A Beka Curriculum and Enrichment Activities 
 
4 Year Classes:   A Beka Curriculum and Enrichment Activities
 
Kindergarten:      A Beka Curriculum and Enrichment Activities
 

All CDC students participate in Chapel, Library, Music and Physical Development.

In addition to curriculum posted above, our students enjoy a variety of special visitors throughout the school year. In years’ past, we have had Johnette Downing, a puppeteer; a group from LPO; Science on the Geaux; our local Fire Dept. and Firefighters; and others. Our children also have the opportunity to participate in several themed dress days and other fun activities at our school.

Registration Information for 2024:

Church Members – Monday, February 5, 2024
Currently Enrolled – Tuesday, February 6, 2024 and Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Community – Thursday, February 8, 2024
 
Appointments for a tour of the Center can be made by calling the CDC office at 985-643-2275.
 
For information concerning classes and fees please call the CDC office at 985-643-2275

Hours of Operation:

Monday 9am-12pm
Tuesday – Friday 9am-3pm
 
Before/After Care is offered on a limited basis.
 
Before Care:   Monday – Friday – 7:30am-9am (3year olds – Kindergarten)
 
After Care:      Monday – 12pm-3:30pm (3year olds – Kindergarten)
                          Tuesday – Friday – 3pm-3:30pm (3year olds – Kindergarten)
 
Delores Tousinau (CDC Director)
Delores.Tousinau@fbcslidell.org
 
Brandi Hollingsworth (Assistant Director)

Brandi.Hollingsworth@fbcslidell.org

FirstBaptistChildDevelopmentCenter@fbcslidell.org