Childcare Center News: July 2025

Director’s Message

Dear Child Care Center Families:

Happy 4th of July! The Center will be closed Friday, July 4, for the holiday. We hope you and your families have the opportunity to celebrate the time together.  The City of Edmond’s Liberty Fest Parade starts at 9 AM on July 4th and will go right past the church. Come watch on the lawn out in front of the church (off 2nd Street) - there will be breakfast burritos, lemonade, water, popsicles and more!

What are your plans for Fall regarding child care? Is your child attending school? Which school? Is transportation needed?  We are in the process of getting the classrooms lists ready and having this information allows us to plan accordingly. *Fall Enrollment for 4 year olds: If your child will be 4 and needs full-time care, let us know. Stop by the office or contact one of the administration staff as soon as your plans are known.

FYI - the Child Care Center will be Friday, August 15 for  teacher training and deep cleaning. Thank you for your understanding and for allowing us the opportunity to take care of your amazing children!

Blessings,
Ashley Abraham
CCC Director
(405) 341.2626

Dates to Remember

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Spanish Classes on Tuesdays for 2-4 year olds
July 1 - Pelican Bay for Allstars; Pops for Heroes
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Water Play on Wednesdays for Monkeys and Explorers; Library for Pioneers, Ladybugs
July 2 - Pops for Thunder; Pelican Bay for Heroes
July 3 - State Trooper Car Visit at the Center; Pops for Allstars; Pelican Bay for Thunder
July 4 - Center Closed, 4th of July Holiday
July 7 - Kid’s Galaxy for Heroes
July 8 - Edmond 1st Museum for Allstars; Kids Galaxy for Thunder
July 9 - Edmond 1st Museum for Heroes
July 10 - Special Cars Visit at the Center; Edmond 1st Museum for Thunder
July 11, 18, 25 - Special Music Fridays for 2-4 year olds; Water Play for Lambs, Hearts, Puppies and Butterflies
July 11 - Foam Party for 4 years old and up
July 14 - Mixed Martial Arts for Allstars, Thunder & Heroes
July 15 - Extreme Animals at the Center
July 18 - Splash Pad for Thunder
July 22 - Moore Splash Pad for Allstars; Library for Thunder
July 23 - Moore Splash Pad for Heroes
July 24 - Bounce Houses at the Center; Moore Splash Pad for Thunder; Art Show / Auctions
July 25 - Field Day at Chitwood Park for Allstars, Thunder & Heroes
July 28 - Water Play Day for Allstars, Thunder & Heroes
July 29 - Science Museum for Allstars
July 30 - Science Museum for Heroes
July 31 - Science Museum for Thunder
August 15 - Center Closed, Training & Center Cleaning

Lessons from Lisa Lane

Beginning this month, our teachers will now create and build their own lesson plans and curriculum based on the Oklahoma Early Childhood Guidelines which will continue to emphasize play-based learning, allowing children to explore and learn through their own interests and experiences. We celebrate, support and embrace our teachers, encouraging their creativity and learning.

Teacher of the Month

July’s Teacher of the Month for the First Christian Church Child Care Center is Scout Killackey.

Scout is going to be a Senior at Edmond Memorial High School. Along with working part-time for the Child Care Center, she also works as a lifeguard. Scout truly enjoys serving and helping others. Her interests include hanging with friends, meeting new people and faithfully attending youth events at First Christian Church where she has attended for over 10 years.

Scout is a wonderfully consistent, reliable employee who demonstrates a willingness to assist in any classroom. She shines with a positive attitude, making friends with co-workers as well as maintaining a patient and compassionate love for all the children.

Scout - thank you for ensuring an engaging and creative space for children to learn while also keeping a safe environment for all. Congratulations Scout!

Reminders

  • We are in need of clothing donations for school age children, specifically bottoms - shorts and pants. You may drop off donations at the front office.

  • Dress children for outdoor play in warm weather; bring a light jacket or hoodie for your child’s classroom. It is hot outside, but it can be chilly inside.

Happy Birthday!

Child Care Center Students: 
July 13 - Brecken B, Lucy V
July 15 - Reed B, Roman B
July 16 - Olive S
July 19 - Averie P
July 20 - Jolene A
July 21 - Anderson H
July 25 - Naomi N
July 26 - Teagan S
July 27 - Caroline T

Child Care Center Staff:
July 7 - Madison C, Sadie C
July 8 - Ian H
July 21 - Morgandee F

A Message from Children’s Ministry

First Christian Church is getting ready for the Back to School Resource Fair where students in need will get free backpacks filled with what they need to start the school year right. We are excited to welcome back Project 66 and the City of Edmond, as we co-host the P66 Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 2 from 9 to 11 AM and YOU are invited!

Project 66 is planning to bring 1000 backpacks with school supplies to distribute on a first-come, first-serve basis. The City of Edmond is bringing games, a firetruck and SWAT Team Van for kids to explore! Guests will enjoy free sandwiches and will meet more than 20 different agencies that offer resources for food, education, mental health, and other support.

Donate School Supplies!

We have committed to provide all the crayons for the backpacks. Bring donations to the church by July 27 or give funds at fccedmond.org/give, so we can purchase  items (designate Special Offering: Project 66).

We Are Collecting: CRAYOLA Crayons (24 ct.)

You Can Serve:

We need volunteers to help set-up, greet, register, check-in, share information, and keep our spaces clean. Sign-up at fccedmond.org/nextsteps

Blessings to all!
Jennifer Humphrey
Children’s Ministry Director

Closing Thought…

A scripture to read with your family this month about how to love like Jesus: “Be kind and loving to each other.”  - Ephesians 4:32, NCV