First Christian Church Child Care Center

First Christian Church Child Care Center (FCCCCC) has been a community outreach ministry of First Christian Church since 1972. FCCCCC is a Christian center and non-profit organization funded solely through tuition. FCCCCC is contracted with SRS to accept child care voucher payments.

The professional staff of FCCCCC provides full time child care in a safe and loving environment where children and parents are respected. A non-denominational Christian curriculum is provided in each classroom. FCCCCC offers planned group and individual activities that emphasize art, music, science, language development, number concepts, field trips and quiet time.

FCCCCC is licensed by the state of Kansas to care for 100 children age 6 weeks to 12 years. During the school year, before and after school care is provided for children who attend these elementary schools: Most Pure Heart of Mary, Whitson, Randolph and McCarter. Full-time summer camp is provided for children from 6 to 12 years of age.

FCCCCC staff, in conjunction with the Child Care Council, strives to meet the following objectives:

• Allow each child to grow at his or her own rate physically, socially and emotionally.
• Create a desire to attend school
• Create an environment that promotes positive relationships between teachers, children and parent
• Aid children in development of oral language for expression of thoughts and feelings
• Provide opportunities that develop an awareness of people and things beyond his or her own neighborhood and aid in social development
• Stimulate an interest in art, literature and music
• Promote a childs self-confidence, independence and concept as a competent, respected individual
• Encourage good grooming and personal hygiene
• Help children learn the importance of good nutrition

FCCCCC tuition is reviewed annually and approved by the Child Care Council to meet the budget needs of the center.

Child Ages:

6 weeks - 12 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Kansas Department of Health and Enviornment