About Us
History
The Reading Baptist Day School was founded more than 60 years ago to provide preschoolers from Reading and surrounding towns with a high-quality preschool education and social development program. The school serves approximately 60 children and features a teaching staff of eight certified teachers with college degrees. The school is an outreach ministry of the First Baptist Church of Reading and serves children from many cultural and faith traditions.
Educational Philosophy
The Day School is a play based preschool with a balance of academics. We believe that each child is a unique individual and that all children can learn. Our preschool program provides a learning experience that recognizes each child’s varied abilities, interests, needs, and learning styles. Teachers prepare an environment which facilitates the development of each child to their fullest potential .We believe children learn best through meaningful play. Meaningful play encourages curiosity, discovery and problem solving which allows individual growth and development of a positive self-image. Emphasis is placed on providing a warm and nurturing environment, giving the emotional support and encouragement that all individuals need to learn and grow.
Our Staff
Our staff strives to provide a quality curriculum within a warm and friendly atmosphere, where children can improve skills, develop attitudes of cooperation and good social adjustment. Children are encouraged through art, music, science, language and social studies to realize their creative and imaginative abilities. Physical development is also an important part of the program. Our ultimate goal is to have each child feel a sense of accomplishment in self-help tasks, become comfortable in group situations, and cultivate a sense of positive expectancy for the kindergarten experience ahead.
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All teachers on our staff hold college degrees in early education and are certified as lead teachers by the Department of Early Education & Care (DEEC). All personnel must meet the education and health requirements as specified in the Rules and Regulations of the DEEC. Each staff member has had experience working with preschool age children and has a genuine love of children.