Little Friends is open to children 4 or 5 years old who will attend Kindergarten the following year.

Session 1: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30am - 11:30am

Session 2: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 12:30-3:30pm

Tiny Friends is open to children 3 or 4 years old who will attend Kindergarten in two (2) years.

Session 1: Tuesday/Thursday 8:30-11:30am

Session 2: Tuesday/Thursday. 12:30-3:30pm

Open enrollment begins in February for the following school year and is based on a first-come, first-served basis. Re-enrollment of current Tiny Friends and members of First Baptist Church of Basehor begins in January.

Special Days: we offer several opportunities for guests to join us for activities such as: Donuts with Dad, Planting with a partner, Muffins with Mom, Gingerbread house construction, and Cookie decorating

Programs: Each class has a Christmas program held on the last day of class before Christmas vacation. We also have a graduation program for Little Friends and a closing program for Tiny Friends in May.

Teacher/Student Ratio: We have a limit of 12 students and 2 teachers.

*LFP follows the Basehor-Linwood school calendar.

Circle Time: Different experiences during this fun time include daily jobs, calendar, weather, and/or sharing thoughts with classmates. Theme related songs and finger plays are also learned.

Center Time: We believe that children learn through play. Our classroom is arranged to accommodate nine developmentally appropriate centers. During this time, children choose from a variety of activities including a sensory table, blocks, books, creative art, dramatic play, and more.

Snack Time: As children enjoy snacks provided by LFP, they practice table manners as well as develop social skills while they communicate with their peers.

Story Time: We read and share a variety of stories relating to the theme for the week.

Music & Movement: We love to move! Different experiences during this fun time include active and quiet songs with instruments, scarves, step-a-longs, and bean bags.

Group Time: At this time we use a variety of methods to work academically as a group. We complete a color sheet for the “Animated Alphabet” curriculum, play bingo, work on fine motor and hands-on activities to focus on academics in a fun way.

Outdoor Play: We end our day on the playground as weather permits. The children enjoy our outside play area, where they continue to develop social and gross motor skills along with sharing.

Spiritual Growth: Each day a new Bible story is presented. Christian songs will be learned along with an awareness of God and His presence in our lives.

Goals: LFP strives to provide an experience for children in a Christian-based, stimulating, challenging, no-pressure, fun environment. We encourage children to express themselves freely, to be creative, to communicate with others and to follow their natural instincts of discovery.