Childcare Center News: July 2026

Director’s Message

Dear Child Care Center Families:

Happy 4th of July! The Center will be closed Friday, July 3, for the holiday. We hope you and your families have the opportunity to celebrate the time together.  The City of Edmond’s Liberty Fest Parade starts at 9 AM on July 4th and will go right past the church. Come watch on the lawn out in front of the church (off 2nd Street) - there will be breakfast burritos, lemonade, water, popsicles and more!

We are in the process of getting the classrooms lists ready and having this information allows us to plan accordingly. What are your plans for Fall regarding child care? Is your child attending school? Which school? Is transportation needed? Contact one of the administration staff when plans are known. *Fall Enrollment for 4 & 5 year olds: If you are interested in a Private Kindergarten class for your 4 or 5 year old, complete the “Private Kindergarten Interest” form on the webpage: fccedmond.org/ccc

FYI - the Child Care Center will be closed Friday, August 14 for  teacher training and deep cleaning. Thank you for your understanding and for allowing us the opportunity to take care of your amazing children!

Reminders:

  • Please ensure your balance is at $0. You can view your balance on the bottom left of the screen when you sign your children in/out on Procare.

  • Review the Parent Handbook to go over policies and procedures.

  • FYI: there will be a Tuition Increase that will go into effect on August 31, 2026.

Sincerely,
Ashley Abraham
CCC Director
(405) 341.2626

Dates to Remember

  • July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Water Play on Wednesdays for 3’s & Piglets

  • July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Water Play on Thursdays for 4’s

  • July 3 - Child Care Center Closed, 4th of July Holiday

  • July 4 - Edmond’s Liberty Fest Parade, 9 AM

  • July 7, 14, 21, 28 - Water Play on Tuesdays for 1’s & 2’s; T-Ball on Tuesdays (for registrants)

  • July 7 - State Capitol (Thunder @ 8:15)

  • July 8 - “Adopt a Pet” Day (all); Blue Zoo (Heroes @ 11:30)

  • July 9 - State Capitol (All Stars @ 8:15)

  • July 13 - Art Class for 4 years old and up @ 10

  • July 14 - Volunteer Project (Allstars @ 10)

  • July 15 - Martial Arts for 4 years old and up

  • July 17 - Ice Cream Sundae Day (all)

  • July 21 - Bounce Houses (all); Pelican Bay (All Stars @ 11:30); Pops (Heroes @ lunch)

  • July 22 - Pelican Bay (Thunder @ 11:30); Pops (All Stars @ lunch)

  • July 23 - Pelican Bay (Heroes @ 11:30); Pops (Thunder @ lunch)

  • July 28 - Science Museum (Allstars @ 8:30)

  • July 29 - Science Museum (Thunder @ 8:30)

  • July 30 - Science Museum (Heroes @ 8:30)

  • July 31 - Oklahoma Children’s Theatre (Thunder @ 12:15); Field Day (Heroes & All Stars)

  • August 14 - Child Care Center Closed, Training & Center Cleaning

Teacher of the Month

July’s Teacher of the Month for the First Christian Church Child Care Center is Britney Farris. Britney leads the Pioneers class and brings years of previous experience to her role.

The Pioneers classroom is incredibly fortunate to be led by someone with years of dedicated experience. Britney brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity, and wisdom to our center every single day. What truly sets her apart is her boundless patience. Whether Britney is helping a child tie their shoes, guiding them through a big emotion, or answering the “why” questions of the morning, she handles every moment with grace and a calm, reassuring smile.

Above all, Britney, shows a immense amount of love and care for her students. She treats every child in her room as if they were her own, creating a safe, warm, and joyful environment where kids can confidently learn, grow, and prepare for their next stage in life. We are so grateful for her heart , her dedication, and the lasting impact she makes on our center family. Congratulations Britney!

Happy Birthday!

Child Care Center Students:
July 3 - Bennett C
July 7 - Lakyn P
July 13 - Lucy V
July 19 - Averie P, Teagan S
July 20 - Jolene A
July 21 - Anderson H
July 26 - Teagan S
July 27 - Caroline T
July 28 - Copeland K
July 31 - Rebel C

Child Care Center Staff:
July 7 - Sadie C
July 8 - Ian H
July 20 - Lydia S
July 21 - Morgandee F
July 28 - Zanden S
July 31 - Braden M

A Message from Children’s Ministry

First Christian Church is getting ready for the Back to School Resource Fair, with Project 66, where students in need will get free backpacks filled with what they need to start the school year right. We are excited to welcome back Project 66 and the City of Edmond, as we co-host the P66 Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 1 from 9 to 11 AM and YOU are invited!

Project 66 is planning to bring 1000 backpacks with school supplies to distribute on a first-come, first-serve basis. The City of Edmond is bringing games, a firetruck and SWAT Team Van for kids to explore! Guests will enjoy free sandwiches and will meet more than 20 different agencies that offer resources for food, education, mental health, and other support.

Donate School Supplies!

We have committed to provide all the crayons for the backpacks. Bring donations to the church by July 24 or give funds at fccedmond.org/give, so we can purchase  items (designate Special Offering: Project 66). We Are Collecting: CRAYOLA Crayons (24 ct.)

You Can Serve:

We need volunteers to help set-up, greet, register, check-in, share information, and keep our spaces clean. Sign-up at fccedmond.org/nextsteps

Blessings to all!
Jennifer Humphrey
Children’s Ministry Director

Closing Thought…

A scripture to read with your family this month about praising God and God’s unending love for everyone: "For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." - Psalm 100:5 (NIV)