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Our Philosophy & Goals

Small Wonders is a place where your child will experience love, laughter and learning! In an atmosphere of Christian beliefs, our goal is to work with parents in the nurture and development of their children for a lifelong journey of learning. The goals of our program are to enhance the total growth of each child by:


- Music
- Language
- "Living Classrooms" Gardens
- Visits by community members/agencies
- Community service events
- Monthly themes/established ABeka curriculum
- Arts & crafts – organized sports
- Encourage opportunities for intellectual development
- Spiritual development to give children an understanding of God's presence in the world. Help children develop positive self-image through the knowledge of God's love
- A place where your child will share growing experiences of love, laughter and learning

Developmental Goals


- Social Development
- Intellectual Development
- Physical Development
- Emotional Development
Days & Hours of Operation

7:00am - 5:30pm, Monday through Friday.

We offer different childcare options:

- Full time care from 7:00am – 5:30pm
- Morning or afternoon care
  - 1/2 day morning care from 7:00am – 12:15pm
  - 1/2 day afternoon care from 12:30pm – 5:30pm
- Two days through five days of care (they may be either full or half-day care)

Ages of Children Attending

Our program is licensed for children 0-6 years of age. Infant care (0-2 years) is only available to Valley Baptist Church staff.
Days Small Wonders will be closed

Small Wonders observes the following holidays:

- President’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Fourth of July
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving & Friday after
- Christmas Eve

Small Wonders will also be closed 2 weeks out of each calendar year. One week in the month of June as Valley Baptist Church provides Vacation Bible School. The second week is the week between Christmas Eve day and New Years day in order for cleaning/maintenance to our facility.
Snacks & Lunches

- Full-day children will receive a morning snack, lunch and an afternoon snack
- If enrolled in our morning half-day program, one snack and lunch will be provided
- If enrolled in our afternoon half-day program, one snack will be provided
- Our weekly menu will always be posted two weeks in advance. Click here to view the menu.

**If there are food allergies, dietary restrictions for medical reasons or personal belief reasons, contact our office.
Click here for a sample of a daily schedule.
Office Staff of Small Wonders Preschool

Sibyl Strickland - Director of Preschool Ministries

Sibyl Strickland
Director of Preschool Ministries
of Valley Baptist Church
Kathy Haskell - Director of Small Wonders Preschool

Kathy Haskell
Director of Small Wonders Preschool
Sandra Perkins - Front Receptionist

Sandra Perkins
Front Receptionist
Rachel Gage - Assistant to Directors

Rachel Gage
Assistant to Directors
Lori Rogowski - Associate Director of Preschool Ministries

Lori Rogowski
Associate Director of Preschool Ministries
 
Kathy Haskell - Director of Small Wonders PreschoolMeet Small Wonders Preschool Director
Kathy Haskell
Kathy comes to Small Wonders with 20 years experience as she was owner/operator of Patches n’ Pigtails as well as being the Director of The Rock, Valley’s before and after school care for the past 5 years. Kathy brings with her a wealth of enthusiasm for children! She and the staff of Small Wonders look forward to ministering to each of your children and to your family.

Call 387-6363 to make an appointment to meet with Kathy and to tour the facilities and discuss enrollment fees and payment options. Call today, we look forward to hearing from you!
 
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