First Baptist Nashville Child Development Center

In planning our early childhood program, it is our ultimate goal to foster optimal development and the competence to function in an ever-changing world. Our staff sees optimal development as including: - a feeling of self-worth and self-confidence;

- the capacity to trust, respect, and invest emotionally in ourselves and others;
- effective interpersonal and social interaction skills;
- the ability to act and think independently and to develop self-control;
- the ability to communicate ideas and feelings;
- understanding and organization of information about the physical and social environment;
- the ability to acquire and use problem-solving skills;
- curiosity about the world and pleasure in learning and exploring.

We believe that all aspects of children’s development — personal awareness, emotional well-being, socialization, communication, cognition, creativity and perceptual motor — are very important as we support and encourage children’s development in all areas. Parents’ support and involvement are recognized as important to each child’s development and are essential for the successful operation of the Child Development Center. A parent’s participation is always welcomed and encouraged!