Our Mission

is to embrace, encourage, engage, and educate every child, helping them explore the world around them

and learn about God’s Word, His Grace, and His Love, every day.

 

Current Students

A Message from the Director

Dear Families,

Thank you for choosing VBMS as your child’s preschool.  We know that this is not a decision you have made lightly and we are honored to welcome your child and  family into our program.

I have three main goals for this program: happy children who feel encouraged, happy parents who see their child learning, and happy teachers who love what they do here.

With those being my goals, I have even written these words on our hallway wall as reminders.  Our church has been praying over this morning school, and these are our prayers:

Growth: that the children grow in their physical skills, knowledge, social relationships, and in their personal confidence.

Joy: that the families of VBMS find joy in what their child is learning, in time together, and through God’s Grace.

Love: that each of us will come to know how much our Lord Loves Us, just as He created us to love Him and each other.

Kindness: that the children will be kind to each other, and in turn, share kindness with the world

Peace: that these classrooms will be a place of peaceful learning, that we are attentive to the needs of these children as they learn, and that they move on from our program calm, strong, and prepared.

Our classrooms, toys, and curriculum are designed to engage and excite children about learning while helping them discover the gifts and talents that God has given them.

We look forward to this being an incredible year!

Mary Catherine O’Neal

VBMS Director mconeal@vbcmacon.org 478-743-9366

 

 

 

Upcoming Special Events
February 8, 2024 – Stone Soup day
February 19-20, 2024 – Winter Break
February 22-24, 2024 – VBC’s Children’s Consignment Sale

Come check out amazingly priced items (clothing, toys, games, books, shoes, bedding, furniture, and more) at our Consignment Sale!  A portion of the proceeds benefit children’s programs at our church, including our Morning School!  For more information, like the times we are open, Click Here!

March 29 – April 5, 2024 – Good Friday and Spring Break
May 16, 2024 – Last day for 2 day Students
May 17, 2024 – Last day for 3 and 5 day students
May 20, 2024 – PALS Summer Camp begins

 

 

2024 Summer Camp: PALS
Registration for our 2024 PALS Summer Camp Is Open!

Camp runs Monday – Thursday for 9 weeks during the summer (Memorial Day week, we go Tuesday – Friday and there is no camp the week of July 4th) from 8:30-12:30.

Registration is $25 per child and each week of camp is just $90.  You can also select 1, 2, or 3 days of any week if that is all you need!

2024-2025 Enrolled students can earn $$ off August Tuition when they attend camp.  Check the registration document page 3 for more information!

Download the 2024 PALS Camp Registration form and you can email it to mconeal@vbcmacon.org or drop it by the church office, Monday – Thursday between 8am and 1pm!

 

Monthly Newsletters

Each Month, these newsletters will give you a good idea of what your children are learning on as we focus in on specific lessons!

 

 

Monthly Calendars

See what we are doing each day (or what we did last month)!

2023 August Calendar

2023 September Calendar

2023 October Calendar

2023 November Calendar

2023 December Calendar

2024 January Calendar

 

ELF Camp - December 2024
Registration for ELF CAMP will open in November!

We are offering ELF Camp this year for 6 days while school is out for the holiday for children aged 2-6.  Campers do not have to be VBMS students.
We will focus on Physical education, Art, Literacy, and Science all with a Christmas theme!

Camp dates are TBD at this time.

Registration is $20 per child.  You can choose one day of camp, every other day of camp, all six days of camp, or any combination of days.  Tuition is paid up front on a per diem basis.  Please keep in mind that we have to have enough campers enroll in order to have camp this year.  Similarly, please register as soon as you can so that we can arrange enough staff as needed!

 

 

Prospective Students

Start Here!

We would love to have your child join our Morning School Program!  We have a few options available and are ready to help you determine which option is best for your family.

School Year
~  We provide 180 instructional days, Monday – Friday, August-May for 2, 3, 4, and 5 year olds with holidays and school breaks.
~  We follow the Bibb County School System as it relates to closings for inclement weather and pandemics.

Hours
~  9:00am-12:30pm for 2K, 3K, PreK (4-5 year olds) Students (Students may be dropped off as early as 8:55am)
~  Early Bird Drop off from 8:25-8:30 for an additional small monthly fee.
~  Carline drop-off and pick-up are preferred (and make it easier on your little one to transition to school time)

 

 

 

 

Curriculum and Activities

~  VBMS fosters learning in many areas of intellectual development including social behavior, emotional balance, physical skills, and Christian values.  Children experience teaching through thematic, age-appropriate, teacher-directed activities and free play.  Concepts related to the alphabet, letter sounds, writing, numbers, colors, shapes, beginner math, sight words, etc. are presented through fun games, activities, stories, music, art, and dramatic play in our play-based curriculum.
~  Beyond the basics our students also have some super fun opportunities to learn about:

Art:  Trying new techniques, mediums, and styles
Literacy:  Weekly trips to the church library to hear a story and learn how to independently select and check out a book.
Music:  We will all be making a lot of joyful noise!
Physical Exercise:  Children will learn relaxation techniques, increase their balance, flexibility, and strength through exercise, yoga, stretching, and more.
Science
:  Children will step into our Innovation Lab for hands on Science experiments and other activities designed to focus on technology, engineering, science, and math.
Chapel:  Learn more about God and Jesus through Bible stories, music, and by praying together.

 

 

Registration and Tuition
Registration

Registration for the next school year begins in January for current students and church members.  Open Enrollment begins in February.  Applications may be obtained by calling the Vineville Baptist Morning School Office, or by clicking the following link 2024-2025 VBMS Application. The registration fee for the year is $175.00 and is non-refundable.

Tuition

Tuition is an annual agreement divided into 10 equal payments, one per month.  If your child begins school after the year has begun, your tuition amount will be prorated on a per diem basis, allowing for each month’s tuition to continue as scheduled below after that first month.

Two-Day (T/TH  for 2K/3K only) – $180/month

Three-Day (M/W/F) – $210/month

Five-Day (M-F) – $245/month

~  Monthly Tuition is due on the 1st of each month.  A late fee of $20 is added if payment has not been received by the 5th of each month.  An additional $20 fee will be applied every Tuesday following the 5th until the balance is paid.  If a balance remains at the end of the month, the student may not return to school until the balance is paid in full.

~ Full payment of the registration fee and all completed forms are necessary in order to hold your child’s spot in the Morning School program

 

 

 

Policies and Legal Information

~ Discrimination Policy:  VBMS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
~ Dismissal Policy:  VBMS reserves the right to dismiss a child if, after entering the program, he/she seems unable to participate in group experiences or if fees have not been paid.
~ Exemption: Vineville Baptist Morning School is not licensed and is not required to be licensed by the state.  Currently, we are exempt from licensure by meeting the following exemption guideline:  591-1-1.46(1)(b)6 “Nursery school, playschool, kindergarten, etc. for ages 2-6 years; no more than 4 hours per day.”
~ Inclement Weather Policy:  The Vineville Baptist Morning School will follow the Bibb County public school system as it relates to their closures due to inclement weather.
~ Staffing and Class Size:  We follow the Georgia Accrediting Commission’s Staff/Child Ratios.
~ The Vineville Baptist Morning School is Affiliated with Georgia Preschool Association.

Georgia law requires that we have a current Certificate of Immunization Form 3231 or Georgia Exemption Letter on file for your child before he/she begins school.  Some doctor’s offices are willing to fax the records directly to us.  The fax number is (478) 741-9859 Attn: VBMS.

 

 

Questions? Want a Tour?

My name is Mary Catherine O’Neal and I am the director of the Vineville Baptist Morning School.  I would love to personally answer any of your questions or give you a tour of our preschool; click here to give us your contact information and I will call you back.  We also offer a shadow day opportunity in our 4-5 year old Pre-K room if you have a friend who already attends VBMS.

We schedule tours, typically, after school hours due to our current covid procedures to limit the number of people on the hallway at a time.  This allows your child the opportunity to play in each room and for you as the parents to get a good feel for the overall school without any other commotion or distractions.  For this reason, tours are scheduled by request only.

To complete an application for our 2024-2025 Academic Year, please click the following link: 2024-2025 VBMS Application.

Thank you and I look forward to meeting you all soon!

Mary Catherine

 

 

A Note from the Director

Dear Prospective Family,

Thank you for looking into VBMS.  We know that this is not a decision you will be making lightly and we are honored to be considered. We would love to welcome your child and family into our program.

I have three main goals for this program: happy children who feel encouraged, happy parents who see their child learning, and happy teachers who love what they do here.

With those being my goals, I have even written these words on our hallway wall as reminders.  Our church has been praying over this morning school, and these are our specific prayers:

Growth: that the children grow in their physical skills, knowledge, social relationships, and in their personal confidence.

Joy: that the families of VBMS find joy in what their child is learning, in time together, and through God’s Grace.

Love: that each of us will come to know how much our Lord Loves Us, just as He created us to love Him and each other.

Kindness: that the children will be kind to each other, and in turn, share kindness with the world

Peace: that these classrooms will be a place of peaceful learning, that we are attentive to the needs of these children as they learn, and that they move on from our program calm, strong, and prepared.

Our classrooms, toys, and curriculum are designed to engage and excite children about learning while helping them discover the gifts and talents that God has given them.

To have us call you to answer your questions, please answer these 6 questions and we will contact you.  You may schedule a tour for your family by emailing me directly.  If you are ready to enroll, you can fill out our Application here.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Mary Catherine O’Neal

VBMS Director mconeal@vbcmacon.org 478-743-9366

 

 

 

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