Noah's Ark Child Care and Pre-school at Spokane Valley Baptist Church MISSION STATEMENT: The Spokane Valley Baptist Church through the mission vehicle of Noah's Ark Child Care and Pre-school Center will provide an environment that will meet the development needs of young children and will be a support to the families within the community. Each child will be offered a nurturing, caring, safe environment in which to learn, grow, and develop to his/her potential socially, emotionally, intellectually, spiritually and physically. Our staff of trained, caring professionals will provide rich truths, and a solid foundation for continuous learning. HISTORY: Noah's Ark Child Care and Pre-school is under the auspices of the Spokane Valley Baptist. The Center is located in the North wing of the Church at 1222 South McDonald Rd. Spokane Valley, WA 99216. Noah's Ark Child Care and Preschool and the Spokane Valley Baptist Church are incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Washington. The State of Washington, Department of Social and Health Services license the center. The center was opened in August 1970 as a service of the community by the Church. Christian atmosphere and attitudes are stressed. The staff is qualified in Early Childhood Education and/or Child Development. Director: Darlinda Ramer (Wood) Hours of Operation: Our school is open from 6:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. Monday through friday. Our Program runs twelve months per year. We are located at: 1222 South McDonald Road Spokane Valley, Washington 99216 509.924.1234 extension 2. Fax: 509-926-4183 STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY: Noah's Ark Child Care and Preschool Center is an integral part of the total program of Spokane Valley Baptist Church. We are a ministry that helps children develop Spiritually, physically, socially and emotionally, a readiness for public school. We believe young children learn through multi-sensory experiences in meaningful play and interaction with objects and people. We believe further that relevant learning through child-initiated activity occurs within a prepared supportive, and stimulating image, and the value of human life as shown in God's love through Jesus Christ our Savior. Email: noahskids@comcast.net Newsletter: March 31, 2005 Spring/April (PDF) Volume 1, Issue 1 AMERICAN BAPTIST RESOLUTION ON THE CHURCH AND CHILD CARE BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL BASE We recognize that all persons are created in God's image (Genesis 1:26 a). Both the Old and New Testaments specifically instruct the faithful to do justice and to care for all persons, including the young. For example, the prophets called on the people to be charitable and just to orphans (Exodus 22:22; Isaiah 1:23). When Jesus said that we must become as children, he affirmed that children have an essential part in the community of faith (Matthew 18:1-5). Jesus showed us his concern and love for children through his identification of children as examples, symbols, and metaphors in his teachings (Mark 9:36-37). Jesus affirmed the importance of children when he rebuked his disciples for interfering when he blessed them (Mark 10:13-14). Through his actions and words, Jesus not only cared for children himself but commends them to our care. We, as American Baptists, have a commitment to respond to the needs of children and support their families in meeting those needs. PDF documents must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view them. Click on the icon below to begin the free download. CHILD CARE AS PLANNED MINISTRY IN THE CHURCH Child care is of urgent concern to all families with children. Today the church is the major provider of child care facilities. Therefore, the church has an important responsibility to initiate, encourage, and participate in the highest quality of care for children and families. Whether a congregation actually sponsors and manages a program or is merely a landlord, a church is morally responsible for child-care programs that take place in its building. The church is called to maintain or require maintenance of the highest standards in regard to space, safety, health, and staff requirements. For this reason, annual reviews of the child-care program should take place. Concern should be given to the curriculum, the appropriate involvement of the congregation with the program, pastoral availability to families involved in child care, safe and clean buildings and equipment, and ensuring the highest quality in staff and staff support. If your Java is not enabled use Spokane Valley Baptist Church links below to navigate this site. 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