The Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica

UUSM - Religious Exploration - Young Children

Young Children

Nursery Care: For newborns to age 3
Curriculum: tender, loving care

Meets in the main office to the left of the front entrance; look for the nursery carpet! Available 8:45-10:15 & 10:45-12:15. Care is offered between the services for members of the church choir only.

Babies and toddlers are kept safe and happy with loving care. We do not yet have a dedicated nursery space, but what we lack in surroundings we make up for in warmth and welcome. Staffed by professional childcare providers and loving members of our church community.

Parents and guardians are requested to formally register their children in the fall. They should provide adequate food or snacks and be sure their baby is freshly changed. For safety reasons, our staff does not change diapers.

 

Preschoolers Ages 3-5
Curriculum: Chalice Children
Class names: Chalice Children at 9:00 and Superfriends at 11:00

The primary goal of this class is to create an atmosphere that invites religious growth and learning. Based upon a philosophy that a child’s spiritual development is related to direct experience, this curriculum helps young children learn what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist. Using a chalice theme, children learn about their religious community, engage in sharing with others, and explore a sense of belonging.

The curriculum for this year, “Chalice Children,” encourages young children to:

· Nurture affection and affirmation for each child’s individuality
· Develop a sense of belonging to a Unitarian Universalist community
· Foster acceptance, trust, and an appreciation of themselves and others in their world
· Create a sense of connection to nature and the universe
· Develop self expression, cooperative skills, and creative achievements as they learn and grow.

Chalice