Who We Are
We are a nonprofit ministry of First Baptist Church of Salt Lake City. Our mission is to provide the highest quality early childhood education to all children and families, regardless of faith background.
While we are a ministry of First Baptist Church, we are not a religious program. We are a warm community with a genuine commitment to your child's growth and well-being. We are inclusive in every sense of the word.
All Families are Welcome
Our Vision
At First Baptist Child Development Center, we want every child to feel like they are coming home to school. Our program reflects our knowledge of child development by offering high quality infant, toddler, twos, and preschool programs. Low teacher to child ratios in each classroom promote the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development of young children. Our highly trained teachers and staff nurture children’s natural curiosity and wonder within a safe, homelike environment that allows them to explore and discover. We partner with parents, building a strong foundation for success in the life of each child.
Find Your Child's Program
Each age group receives care designed specifically for their developmental stage.
Infants
0-11 months
Gentle care in a calm, nurturing environment. Your infant receives individualized attention with a 1:4 ratio (or better) that allows deep bonding and responsive care.
- Individual feeding and sleeping schedules
- Daily sensory exploration
- Loving, consistent caregivers
Toddlers
12-23 months
As your child begins to explore independently, our 1:4 ratio ensures they have the safety and support to discover their world.
- Language rich environment
- Safe space for mobility and exploration
- Music and sensory play daily
Twos
24-35 months
This is where social skills really begin. Children practiced taking turns, and express themselves in a classroom built for discovery.
- Open ended art experiences
- Early peer interactions
- Large motor play with classroom slides
Threes to Four
3-4 pre-k
Your three and four year old learns through play, building friendships and problem solving skills that will serve them for years to come.
- Weekly music or drumming
- Dramatic play and storytelling
- Conflict resolution practice
Four to Five
4-5 pre-k
Children develop the social and emotional skills, focus, and confidence to succeed in school and life.
- Grandfriends intergenerational program
- Pre literacy and pre math through play
- Community building activities
Adventure Kids
School Age Summer Program
During the summer, we have a program for elementary age students. It is an amazing place to build relationships with seasoned teachers and friends of mixed ages.
- Four Weekly Field Trips
- Swim Day Each Week
- Art and Creativity
- Journaling and read aloud
Outcomes that Matter the Most
Cooperation
Children learn to work together, take turns, and build friendships that last.
Express Feelings
We teach children to name their emotions and help them communicate needs clearly
Problem Solving
Conflict resolution skills develop through guided practice in real situations.
Screen Free Learning
Play, exploration, and human connection. No screens, just real childhood.
I always tell all of my friends and coworkers who are looking for care that we loved First Baptist, especially because of the warm and knowledgeable expert teachers, and that I also love getting kindergarteners who attended First Baptist: they come ready to share, be kind, listen and learn.
–FBCDC Mom and Local Kindergarten teacher