Westridge Church
Love. Grow. Serve. Share.
Pre-School [birth-preK]
Leading children on a life-changing journey to follow Jesus Christ.
Praiseland is open 15 minutes before each service [9:00 & 10:45]
The curriculum and program follows monthly themes for preschoolers to know that God made them, God loves them, and Jesus wants to be their friend forever. We start our teaching approximately at 18 months and proceed through pre-K-5.
Large group and small groups are the focus for 3-5 years of age. Large group is a fun program time of storytelling, praise and worship or puppets. Small groups are established for the children to bond to a leader. They will learn to pray together and to see that God answers prayer as they pray for each other.
Curriculum Overview
3 Basic Truths -
1. God Made Me
2. God Loves Me
3. Jesus Wants To Be My Friend Forever
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Expecting a bundle of Joy?
Great Expectations is a ministry for women expecting new additions to their families. We are here to reach out with loving arms of prayer, counsel and compassion to comfort you during this special time. Please contact us at greatexpectations@westridge.com as we look forward to serving you.
The next step with your child after birth is a family dedication. To register for the next scheduled date, please e-mail us at greatexpectations@westridge.com or call at 770-222-2125 for more information.
SCHEDULED FAMILY DEDICATIONS [2008]
September 14
November 16
Policies
Safety and security for each child is a priority in Praiseland.
Each child can only be picked up by the adult who checked them in. Designated adults can enter the area by presenting the proper identification card at the entrance to each hall. As each child comes to their classroom, the teacher greets them at the door and marks their name on the attendance roll.
Praiseland provides safety by enforcing classroom ratio limits. Each room capacity is established according to the number of volunteers to the number of children that can safely be in a room. All classes start with two volunteers in every room.
1:3 for 6-12 months
1:4 for 12-24 months
1:6 for 2
1:7 for 3
1:8 for 4
1:10 for 5
Another way for your child to be safe and secure is through our volunteer screening process. Each volunteer is required to complete a multi-step process before volunteering in a classroom.
Wellness policy
With the recommendation of the Committee on Control of Infectious Diseases of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a child should not be taken from home when any of the following exist:
- Fever, currently or within the previous 24 hours
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Any symptoms of a childhood disease such as scarlet fever, German measles, mumps, chicken pox or whooping cough
- Common cold, from onset through one week
- Sore throat
- Any unexplained rash
- Any skin infection such as boils, ringworm, impetigo, pink eye or other eye infection
Should your child develop an infectious disease (measles, mumps, chicken pox, etc) following a session in our preschool area, please contact the church office at 770.222.2125 immediately.