CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Calvary provides church school and other learning opportunities for all ages. Beginning with our tiniest learners in the crib room, through toddlers, preschoolers and elementary school, Calvary has a rich educational offering. Children stay in the grade they were in during 2004/2005. They are not promoted to their next grade until September.

Crib Room
Trained, screened, loving workers care for infants up to age 18 months and walking in our crib room. We have the highest standards of safety and cleanliness and place priority on maintaining a quality childcare staff. Infants are cared for based on their schedules and parents’ preferences. Pagers provide quick parent contact. Faith concepts are introduced through music, play, toys and stories. This room is open from 7:45 am–12:15 pm on Sundays. When the church changes to its summer worship schedule, the Crib Room is open from 9 am–noon.

Toddlers and 2 year olds
Once children are 18 months old and walking well on their own, they move to our toddler and 2-year old room. Two members of our childcare staff, along with a rotation of volunteer parents lead the children in guided play, snacks, songs and games. Faith learning revolves around a Bible story curriculum, learning six key concepts—Jesus, God, Bible, love, church and prayer. This group gathers in room 6 from 9:15–11:45 am in the summer.

Preschoolers
Three and 4-year-old children (who are now 4 and 5) begin Sunday morning in 9:30 am worship with their parents. After the children’s story, these children leave worship and accompany the parent-teacher to room 8 for church school. Our focus is on building faith vocabulary, familiarity with Bible stories, and creative expression through art and song. They will also have the opportunity to have guided play out on the playground. A snack is included in the morning activities. The children will stay in this group from 10 am until their parents pick them up at 11:45 am.

Elementary Children
Children who have FINISHED kindergarten through 5th grade begin Sunday morning by attending worship with their parents. After the children’s story, this group leaves worship and goes to room 4a/b to experience 1st century Palestine when Jesus was calling his disciples. They meet a new disciple each Sunday and learn how they were called and what they experienced during their time with Jesus. This time will include a snack, crafts from this time period, activities to learn what being a disciple meant and what it means today to follow Jesus. These children stay in this room with their teacher and parent helpers until 11:45 am when their parents pick them.

Calvary's childcare leaders have been screened and trained according to our *Framework of Safety policy. Paid workers have passed a fingerprint search by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and are CPR & First Aid certified. Volunteer teachers have completed applications, passed screening measures and always work in teams of two.

*Framework of Safety: Calvary values the lives of our children and other vulnerable people. We have a written plan to protect these people while they are in our care. Calvary staff, teachers, and volunteers adhere to screening and training. Reporting and response procedures are also in place.