Curriculum:
“My First Look” is the curriculum we teach in The Cove.  It combines interactive elements that touch each of their five senses by keeping them involved in creative activities.
Each teaching session begins with an activity that introduces the children to the day’s topic and helps them feel welcome and comfortable in their classroom.  Ages two through five are taken to “The Lighthouse” for a large group time that includes a Bible Story and worship.  They then take part in activities in their rooms that help them apply what they have learned and finally come together in a small group time where they begin to understand that they can talk to God anytime, anyplace.
 

Snacks:
Snacks are provided for the children once they move up to our Creepers class.  They consist of water, Cheerios and saltines.  In the Two's and up, our teachers sometimes make a snack that goes along with the weekly lesson and they will post the items to be served on an “Allergy Alert” sign on the outside of the door.  If your child has an allergy, please make sure that you fill out an "Allergy Alert Card" at the Cove resistration desk and inform the leader when you take your child to their classroom.

Check – In & Security Process for all Preschoolers:
A greeter will meet you at the Cove registration desk to assist you in checking in on one of our computer stations.  If it is your first time with us, you will be asked to fill out a registration card, where you will list any allergies or special needs your child may have.  The next time you come all of the information will have been placed in our computer system and should appear on the label for your child.  You and your child will then receive a corresponding numbered security label that may be attached to you and your child's clothing.   The 2 - 3 digit security number on the parent label, will serve as a means to contact you during our worship services.  There are 2 display monitors located on each side of the stage in our Worship Center that will display your child’s security code.  If your child's security number appears on the monitor, please return to the room where you dropped him or her off.  On your return to their room you will be asked to show the tag you were given so that you may attend to them.

A Cove leader will meet you at the appointed classroom door to receive your child and their items.  We recommend that parents bring a well equipped diaper bag for infants through two year olds, and a complete change of clothes, each item well labeled with your child’s first and last name.

Pick up procedures:
Your child’s leader will expect the same person to drop off and pick up each child unless special instructions are given at check-in.  Under no circumstance may a child be released to an adult without a security tag, and that tag must correspond with the child's security tag.