We are currently at capacity!

See below for registration Information for the 2025/2026 school year

Registration Dates for Fall 2025 School Year

February 14th - Registration for CURRENT Learning Center Families
February 28th - Registration for First Baptist Church Members
March 7th - Open Community Registration

** We do not utilize a waiting list for the next school year**
Roster spots are filled on a first come - first serve basis within each registration group.

Class Capacities:
Early Preschool Twos - 16 Total Spots (M/W - 8 Children; T/TH - 8 Children)
Preschool Threes - 34 Total Spots (M/W - 12 Children; T/TH - 12 Children; M - TH - 10 Children)
Pre-K Fours - 44 Total Spots (M/W - 10 Children; T/TH - 10 Children; M-TH - 24 Children)

Class Ages:
Early Preschool Twos MUST be 2 by August 1st, 2025
Preschool Threes MUST be 3 by August 1st, 2025
Pre-K Fours MUST be 4 by August 1st, 2025

Registration Fees 
 $175 for the first child;
$100 for second and third child;
Waived for any additional children
**All registration fees MUST be paid with CASH OR CHECK and are non - refundable**

At the time of registration you will need to provide:
- Completed Registration Form
- Completed Statement of Agreements
 - up-to-date immunization records
- a copy of current insurance cards
- a voided check AND signed automatic withdrawal form
- a copy of your child's legal birth certificate.

**We cannot hold your spot for the 2025 -2026 school year without these documents.**


Digital download forms are available below in the Documents and Calendars section of this webpage. Registration packets will also be sent home with current families and be available for pick up at the church office beginning the first week of February. 


Please feel free to contact The Learning Center at heather.may@fbcrichmondky.church with any questions or come by for a tour of our facilities.
We look forward to meeting you and your family soon!

Vision Statement

The vision of the Learning Center at First Baptist Church is to work with families to enhance the development of young children, to provide support while working in partnership with like-minded organizations in our community, and to develop the best practices for teaching and ministering to young children and families. This vision will continue to guide our program's growth and development.

Welcome

We are so pleased that you have taken a moment to find out more about the opportunities available at the First Baptist Learning Center. Our Christian-based preschool classes are accredited through Cognia. The Center's staff recognizes the precious gift of babies and children and takes seriously the responsibility to care for and demonstrate God's love to the families in Madison County. It is our prayer that it is evident how much we love children and to provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment in which our families can experience God's amazing love.
The Learning Center utilizes Bible-based, age-appropriate curriculum in our classrooms. Our purpose is to provide a safe environment that promotes the healthy, age-appropriate, development of the whole child. Our program provides various hands-on, child-centered, experiences that guide and encourage cognitive, motor, social, emotional and spiritual growth. With the knowledge and understanding that children progress at different rates we encourage an individualized approach to classroom activities and structure. In addition, the ministry of the church is extended through the Learning Center in order to strengthen and provide support to the family as a unit.

"He said to them, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it.’ And He took the children in His arms, put His hands on them, and blessed them.”    
Mark 10:14-16 (NIV)
The Learning Center is governed by the First Baptist Church (FBC) Learning Center Council which consists of the Learning Center Program Director, Preschool/Children Ministry Director, one Learning Center Teacher, two Learning Center parent and six FBC church members. The Council meets periodically to discuss and evaluate the center's needs, review progress of set goals, and assist the ministry by guidance and support to teachers and parents.

Our Cognia Accredited Programs

Early Preschool

*For children turning TWO prior to August 1st of that school year

Monday/Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - Noon
or
Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 a.m. - Noon



Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten

Preschool -For children turning THREE prior to August 1st
Pre-K - For children turning FOUR  prior to
August 1st

Monday/Wednesday 9 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
or
Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
or
Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Drop-off begins at 8:30 for Pre-K (4's) classes and 8:45 for Early Preschool (2's) and Preschool (3's) classes.
Fees, Tuition, and Late Fees  2023-2024

Non-refundable Registration Fee
$175 for all programs is due at the time of enrollment to secure your spot.

 Supply Fee
$50 for all programs; due before the first week of school at Back to Pre-School Night.

Tuition
 2's - $175 per month; Sept.-May            
  3's & 4's: (2-day) - $240 per month; Sept.-May
              3's & 4's: (4-day) - $360 per month; Sept.-May

All tuition is taken via automatic withdrawal on the 5th of each month.

A $25 late fee will be assessed after the 8th of each month.
Note:  Multiple siblings’ discounts are available and are highlighted in the parent handbook.

Current Learning Center Families

The Learning Center Earns  Kentucky All Stars - 5 Star Certificate - March 24, 2023