Little Shepherds' Preschool
The preschool of First Presbyterian Church offers quality child care and Christian instruction for children ages 3 months through 4 years. This warm, positive play program encourages learning and growth in a nurturing environment. In addition to music class, age appropriate academics, and a monthly chapel service, there are many other special events durin the year which enrich your child. Parents are always encouraged and welcome to attend these activities.
Little Shepherds was a vision of First Presbyterian Church, Lakeland. It has become a reality due to the perseverance and dedication of many lay people and staff members who saw the need for a weekday ministry to young children and their families. It was established in 1997 in response to parent requests for consistently affordable, quality child care in a safe and spiritually nurturing environment and seeks to offer support to parents as they raise children in our complex and ever-changing society.
Little Shepherds is a church-supported program. It is regulated by the Polk County Health Department/Department of Children and Families and the Christian Education Council of First Presbyterian Church (FPC), Lakeland. It is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. To view our Parent Handbook, please click here.
Click here for preschool registration form (ages 2 through 4) or Infant & Toddler (ages 3 to 24 months).
MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of Little Shepherds at FPC is to communicate God's message of love and redemption through Christ by prayer, teaching, example, worship and play. Application of His Word will be taught at the young child's level in order to equip each child to be Little Shepherds in their homes, school, churches and community, growing up into Christ, mature in their faith and making wise decisions.
Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray. -Proverbs 22.6 NRSV
PURPOSE
The purpose of Little Shepherds is:
1. To provide each child the opportunity to develop physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and spiritually to the child's fullest potential.
2. To provide a safe, clean environment that provides support and nurturing for the children of our congregational members and children from the surrounding community.
3. To express the message of God's love through Jesus Christ by providing quality care to children.
4. To be good stewards and utilize the beautiful facilities God has provided.
5. To live out the gospel of Jesus Christ with the little ones and their families.
For more information on Little Shepherds preschool, contact Carrie Joyner, Director, at 616-9196.
