Childcare Center News: December 2025
Director’s Message
Dear Child Care Center Families:
Our Annual Children’s Christmas Program is Thursday, December 11 at 6:30pm. The kids have been working really hard on their performances and can’t wait to show everyone! Come and enjoy some wonderful singing by our wonderful kids! And don’t forget: Santa will join us for milk and cookies (& photos) after the program!
Please ensure all accounts are paid in full by the 3rd week of December (12/19/25). Your child will not be permitted to attend the child care center until your account is paid in full.
Reminder that as of January 1st, 2026, the yearly supply fee will increase to $100. Accounts will be charged out the first week of January.
Thank you,
Ashley Abraham
CCC Director
(405) 341.2626
Dates to Remember
· December 11 - Christmas Program, 6:30 PM
· December 15-19 - Spirit Week for all!
* 15th - Santa VS. The Grinch
* 16th - Crazy Hair Day
* 17th - Winter Wonderland (Wear White)
* 18th - Wacky & Tacky Thursday (Ugly Sweater
* 19th - “Night before Christmas” (Pajamas)
· December 19 - Classroom Christmas Parties
· December 24—26, 2025 - Center Closed for Christmas
· January 1—2, 2026 - Center Closed for New Years
Teacher of the Month
Atticus Pate is December’s Teacher of the Month! Atticus teaches in the school-age building, drives one of the buses, and works in the kitchen! He has worked for the center since August of 2022.
Atticus is reliable and his work ethic provides support and consistency for the center. He is a people person who keeps a positive attitude and all of the kids love him! Atticus even prays with his friends and coworkers whenever the need arises.
Atticus will graduate from the University of Central Oklahoma this December with a bachelor’s degree in general studies. We are proud to have such a dedicated, thoughtful and inspiring teacher as a part of our team! Congratulations, Atticus!
2026 Center Closure Dates
· New Years Break (January 1st and January 2nd, 2026)
· March Break (March 13th, 2026)
· Good Friday (April 3rd, 2026)
· Memorial Day (May 25th, 2026)
· Independence Day (July 3rd, 2026)
· Cleaning and Staff Training Day (August 14th, 2026)
· Labor Day (September 7th, 2026)
· Columbus/ Indigenous People Day (October 12th, 2026)
· Thanksgiving Break (November 26th and November 27th, 2026)
· Christmas Break (December 24th and December 25th, 2026)
· New Years Break (December 31st, 2026, and January 1st, 2027)
Cooler Weather Clothing
As the temperatures begin to change, be sure that your children are dressed appropriately for the weather. Also please ensure your child has extra clothes at the center (shirt, pants, underwear, socks, and, if possible, shoes.)
Happy Birthday!
Child Care Center Students:
Dec 2 - Carson M
Dec 6 - Dionisio I, Isabella S
Dec 7 - Avery B, Hope B
Dec 8 - Miley R
Dec 14 - Isadore V
Dec 16 - Maisie S
Dec 19 - Harper M
Dec 21 - Lux L
Dec 22 - Zaden Z
Dec 23 - Charlie C
Dec 24 - Alia G
Dec 26 - Whitney S
Dec 27 - Lily Beth B
Dec 28 - Parker R
Dec 29 - Benjamin M
Dec 31 - Tyson D, Mila J
Child Care Center Staff:
Dec 2 - Brianna J
Dec 4 - Sofia D
Dec 6 - Grayson S
Dec 13 - Scout K
Dec 17 - Ryne A
Dec 18 - Jerri D
Dec 22 - Aubrey T
A Message from Children’s Ministry
The season of Advent, a four-week season leading up to Christmas, is here! Advent means “arrival” - a season where we are preparing for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. This month the kids learn more about the Christmas story and what a special time of year this is! Christmas is filled with wonder and excitement and there are many things to do this month. Sometimes, it’s each to miss what Christmas is about. The kids will learn that the most important thing about Christmas: God gave us Jesus!
First Christian have Christmas Eve events for you and your family to enjoy. Join us for one of our special holiday services:
Kids & Families Christmas Eve Service: December 24 at 5:30 PM
Young and old will love this noisy, interactive service. Parents: Arrive early so your child can select a costume and participate in our retelling of the nativity story and sing Christmas carols!
First Christian Church offers Candlelight Communion Service on Christmas Eve at 7 and 11 PM, December 24. We invite everyone to join us - we’d love to see you!
Blessings to all!
Jennifer Humphrey
Children’s Ministry Director
Closing Thought…
A beautiful scripture to read with your family this month: “God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son.” - John 3:16, GNT