First Baptist Jensen Beach Preschool
Our mission is to demonstrate the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ to every child and family member.
Parents, are you looking for a preschool where your child(ren) can grow spiritually, emotionally, socially, and intellectually in a Christian environment? Do you want a place for your child(ren) that will demonstrate the love and grace of the Lord to them? Do you want your child(ren) to be stimulated academically while in the safety of a loving, nurturing environment? Then First Baptist Jensen Beach Preschool is the place for you!
We have classes available for your 12 month to 2 year old, 3 year old, and VPK (4 year old) students! All programs have a weekly Spanish class, music class, and chapel. Stop by to see our classrooms, meet our staff and pick up Registration Forms. You may also click the links below to view and download both the Registration Form and Tuition Information Sheet.
Programs
- All programs have a weekly Spanish class, music class, and chapel.
12 months* - 2yrs
Your child will grow and develop in a safe, loving, and nurturing environment. Your child will be stimulated cognitively, socially and academically. We will help your child to develop by encouraging them to reach each developmentally appropriate milestone. As your child begins to show an interest, we will work alongside parents to begin the important process of potty training.
*Child must be walking and able to eat on his/her own.
Toddlers
Your toddler is becoming more independent at this age. Problem solving, creating, exploring, and working more independently are skills that your child will develop during this time.
Language- In our classroom we read, rhyme, sing, ask questions and share experiences. Take a look around our room and you will see labels, directions, signs, posters and books throughout the room.
Art- We provide the materials and then watch as your child learns to be creative and independent, how to explore and discover, and even how to solve problems by creating solutions!
Math- In the classroom, we use meal times, flannel board stories, building with blocks and Legos, and the use of our toys to teach math concepts daily!
Science- In the classroom and outdoors, we will discover and explore the world around us to enhance the world we are already familiar with.
Fine Motor- In our classroom; we use beads, puzzles, Legos and a variety of connectors in the classroom to enhance this skill.
Gross Motor- Active songs are fun in the classroom. We have marching parades with instruments in the classroom; we run, climb, swing, jump, slide, ride bikes, balance and just move our bodies outside!
Dramatic Play- The classroom provides a variety of materials and items in the kitchen area, dress-up area and block area to stimulate the children’s desire to open up a world of imagination.
Preschool 3’s
Your child will learn many things about God’s World as well as develop language skills with the help of many animal friends. We have a Bible story time daily, and learn a new Bible verse every two weeks. Workbooks have been developed especially with your child in mind. We will develop manual skills through coloring, painting and gluing. Stories, poetry and music will aid in the development of comprehension, language, and thinking skills. Not only will your child learn all the letters of the alphabet, recognize numbers 1-15, and count 1-30 but they will also learn to incorporate the use of all their senses in the learning process.
Pre-K / VPK
We take part in Florida’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program. This is a program that is free to any child who is 4 by September 1. This 3-hour program is designed to prepare your child with the necessary skills to begin Kindergarten. The children learn through play as they visit different learning centers throughout the classroom. Each center is designed to expand your child’s knowledge of the theme for that week. Centers include: reading, writing, art, sand, water, sensory, dramatic play, manipulative, block, math, and science. We use the Abeka Curriculum for our phonics and Bible. In phonics, we begin by learning the names and sounds of each letter. We then blend two letters together and add a third sound. By Christmas, we begin to read words and books. We also encourage each child to develop the correct formation of letters through various fine motor activities. Each week, we learn to hide God’s word in our hearts by memorizing Bible verses. Your child will be able to recite 26 Bible verses with references by the end of the school year! We are eager to help you meet the needs and develop the unique abilities of your child to prepare them for Kindergarten.
Teachers:
12 months-2 year olds: Mrs. Andrea Baxter
My name is Andrea Baxter. I have the best husband in the whole world, Ryan! Ryan and I have two children together. I have attended FBJB church for five years now. I have spent my time serving in the children’s ministry of our church. I teach Sunday school and serve in the Awana ministry on Wednesday nights. I teach in the Vacation Bible School every year. I enjoy teaching children about Jesus and His redeeming love. In my classroom, each child is treated as the unique individual they are! I consider it an honor and a privilege to serve Jesus in this capacity!
Toddlers: Mrs. Tina Mejia
I have been in childcare for 15 years. I began as a teacher’s aide and have moved on to teacher, director and program coordinator over the years. I have a degree in communications from the University of South Florida. And I have a love for children that knows no boundaries! I believe it is essential to see each child as an individual who has a unique way of learning, behaving, and perceiving the world around them. It is my job to find the most effective and fun way to reach each child and encourage them to reach their full potential.
Preschool 3’s: Mrs. Toni Chambers
Hello! My name is Toni Chambers and I have the wonderful opportunity and privilege of teaching your preschool 3! I am the mother of four children: Steven, age 14, Sophia, age 12, Max, age 8, and Ruby, age 2. My husband Steve is the Worship and Music Pastor here at First Baptist Church of Jensen Beach.
Preschool 3’s: Mrs. Melissa Thompson
Hello! My name is Melissa Thompson. I moved to Port St. Lucie in 2004 with my husband and four children from McMinnville, Tennessee. My oldest daughter, Lindsey, is a senior in high school at Lincoln Park Academy and also works at the preschool part time. Erin is also in high school at Lincoln Park Academy. Caleb, my only boy, is eleven and in the fifth grade. Rebekah, my baby, is in third grade. My husband is the Administrative pastor here at First Baptist Church of Jensen Beach; we will be celebrating our 24th wedding anniversary this year!
Pre-K/VPK: Mrs. Cecilia Thompson and Mrs. Jill Quinn
Hi! My name is Cecilia Thompson. I have been teaching since 1992. I am the mother of four children: Daniel, age 16, Alex, age 14, Mark, age 12, and Sarah, age 10. My husband Paul is the Senior Pastor here at First Baptist Church. My assistant teacher is Jill Quinn. Jill has been teaching since 2003. She is the wife of Sean Quinn and she has a 12 year-old son, Sean.
The FBJB Preschool will follow the Martin County School calendar.
Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. You can also obtain more information by contacting Angela at (772) 334-8018 or by email at preschool@fbjb.com.
FBJB Preschool Registration Form
FBJB Preschool Tuition Information Sheet - 2009/2010
FBJB Preschool Tuition Information Sheet - 2010/2011
