Sunshine, Smiles, and Summer Miles
We are so excited about where God is leading us! This summer, we have a full lineup of joyful, hands-on activities planned for our kiddos. We’ll be visiting the splash pad, hosting a small Fourth of July potluck, and enjoying many other adventures that let our children explore the world God created.
Our lesson plans are just as meaningful. So far we’ve explored butterflies, celebrating the beauty of God’s design in their transformation. Next we’ll learn about bees, and then spiders, discovering how each creature has a purpose in God’s creation. Every theme includes faith-centered artwork and activities—tracing letters and numbers, and coloring the insects, learning about their life cycles, practicing the letters they begin with, and talking about how God made each one wonderfully and intentionally. The kids have been loving it, and we’re grateful to nurture their curiosity through a biblical lens.
Our toddler teacher is also doing an incredible job with our toddlers and preschoolers. They are learning to recognize their letters and numbers, along with the sound each letter makes. She has exciting, Christ-centered lesson plans coming up and some very fun artwork that ties into God’s creation and character. She works closely with each child to help them meet their developmental milestones, and we are so grateful for the love, patience, and faith she brings into the classroom.
Our kiddos are growing so fast and learning so much each day. Our babies have been working hard on their alphabet, phonetic sounds, counting 1-5, shapes, and basic colors. They’re picking up these skills beautifully thanks to consistent, loving teaching. It has been such a blessing watching our infant teacher read Scripture-based stories, sing worship songs and learning songs, and guide them through gross motor skills, fine motor skills, social-emotional growth, and cognitive activities—all rooted in the belief that each child is wonderfully made by God.
We are truly excited to watch our kids grow, learn, and reach each milestone God has set before them. Preparing them for kindergarten, preschool, and the toddler room has been an absolute joy. Creating a safe, faith-based, joyful, and engaging environment where children can learn and thrive is a blessing we cherish deeply. We are so excited for the future and for all the growth we’ll continue to see in these amazing kiddos.
We also want to keep everyone update on our licensing journey. We have been working diligently with the state to become a licensed in-home daycare through ECECD, but we are still experiencing pushbacks. We’ve redone our application three times, submitted every document requested, and are now being asked for paperwork that does not apply to our program. We are praying for clarity, wisdom, and the right people to help us move forward so we can continue serving families with excellence and integrity.
As always, we appreciate your patience, support, and prayers as we grow. We are committed to creating a safe, joyful, Christ-centered environment where every child is loved, valued, and encouraged.
