Laurel Community Christian Preschool
Laurel Community Christian Preschool “We celebrate, not accelerate childhood.” Parent Handbook 2013-2014 Laurel Community Baptist Church 162 West Laurel Road Bellingham, Washington 98226 (360) 398-1761 Welcome to Laurel Community Christian Preschool We are glad you have chosen our preschool for your child. This handbook outlines our policies and procedures for 2013-’14. Purpose We are partners with you. We do not replace you as primary educators of your child. In an environment of Christ’s love and compassion for all, we strive to: 1. Grow in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ. 2. Develop student’s confidence and positive self-image as a child of God. 3. Recognize and support each individual’s value as a member of our community. 4. Provide enriching activities physically, spiritually, emotionally, cognitively. 5. Practice skills needed for personal growth, independence, and lifelong learning. Preschool As Outreach Laurel Community Christian Preschool is located in, and administered through the Laurel Community Baptist Church. We are a non-profit, non-denominational, Christian, faith- based preschool. We believe God’s Word, the Bible, is true, and use a variety of translations for our lessons. We believe God is Love, and is known to us, in us, and through us in the presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. All preschool families are welcome to attend any of the services and activities at Laurel Baptist. Pastor Bob Cameron writes, “Although Laurel Community Baptist Church is rooted in the Reformed Tradition and Baptist response to the Bible, we practice what the missionary to India, William Carey, wrote: ‘In essentials- Unity, In non-essentials- Liberty, In all things- Charity.’ “ Preschool Staff Principal: Pastor Bob Cameron (Laurel Community Baptist Church) Lead: Sally Rauch (B.A.
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