As a ministry of First Baptist Church Hendersonville, the Weekday Early Education Ministry is an outreach to preschoolers and their families. This ministry welcomes all children regardless of race, gender, ability or religious beliefs. It is our sincere desire to strengthen families and to develop the whole child intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually.

Age Group Served: Two's through Kindergarten. Class assignments are based on the child's age on or before October 16th of each year.

Registration: To enroll your child, complete the registration packet, medical form and release forms. All forms are available from the W.E.E. office. Registration will be confirmed when all forms are returned and registration fee is paid.

Registration Fees: Ages 2 thru Pre-K is $60.00 and Kindergarten is $100.00. These are non refundable fees.

Tuition and Fees: W.E.E. offers two, three, and five day attendance options. Tuition is for places reserved for your child, not for periods of attendance. Parents have the option of making nine monthly payments or all in one lump sum on an annual basis.

Arrival/Departure: Teachers will begin receiving students at 8:20 am.

• Two year olds are dismissed at 11:20 am

• Three year olds are dismissed at 11:30 am

• Four year olds are dismissed at 11:40 am

• Kindergartners are dismissed at 12:00 noon

Snacks: Children will need to bring their own snack. A list of suggested items is available from the W.E.E. office.

Clothing/Diapers: Parents are asked to bring disposable diapers and wipes for children who are not potty trained. Also, all children will need a complete change of clothes at school. Please label all diaper bags, lunch boxes, clothing and all personal items.

W.E.E. has an open door policy and parents are always welcome to drop in for a visit.

W.E.E. Staff: Our teachers are experienced teachers or early childhood educators. Staff members are active in the state and local professional early childhood association. Our W.E.E. School is a member of the North Carolina State Baptist Weekday School Association. The director is active in this association as well as the national level organizations. All staff members are trained to administer emergency first aid and CPR.

All staff members have been screened through a criminal background check. Our teachers have been chosen because of their education, experience, and Christian maturity. Take time to get to know your child's teachers -- W.E.E. has an open door policy.

Our Curriculum: It is our belief that children learn best through hands-on activities. Lessons are built around play and experimental learning. Our curriculum is designed to help the children develop in all areas of their lives ... physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually. We believe that a child absorbs his/her concept of God from people, things and experiences that are a part of his/her environment.

Our core curriculum is published by the Baptist Sunday School Board, Nashville, Tennessee. Supplementary text may be used to enrich this material.

The direct phone number for W. E. E. is 828-693-8312.  You may send e-mail to the WEE School at weeschool@fbchnc.org.