OUR PROGRAMS
At Christ Fellowship Church Child Development Center, each classroom is thoughtfully designed to support your child’s growth academically, socially, and spiritually. As children move through our program, they experience a natural progression of learning that builds confidence, independence, and a strong foundation rooted in faith. Our approach combines Christ-centered curriculum, faith-integrated learning, and hands-on, intentional experiences to help each child thrive.
We also believe that play is a vital part of how children learn. Through purposeful play, exploration, and creativity, children develop problem-solving skills, build relationships, and grow in confidence. Our program intentionally balances structured learning with meaningful opportunities for play, creating an environment where children can learn, explore, and flourish.
GENTLE GUAVAS
(Age 6 Weeks - 1 Year)
Loving care, early development, and a gentle introduction to God’s world
Our Gentle Guavas classroom provides a calm, nurturing environment where our youngest children are cared for with intentional attention and love. We follow each infant’s individual schedule for feeding, sleeping, and play, ensuring their unique needs are met throughout the day. Teachers focus on building secure attachments while supporting early development through sensory exploration and meaningful interaction.
In this classroom, we incorporate a program-developed monthly focus that gently introduces early learning through sensory experiences, songs, and interaction. These focuses may include themes such as colors, sounds, movement, or simple elements of God’s creation, allowing even our youngest children to begin engaging with the world around them in meaningful ways.
Through gentle songs, prayer, and loving care, we also begin introducing faith in simple, meaningful ways. Even at this early stage, children experience a foundation of trust, security, and belonging within a loving, Christ-centered environment.
LOVING LEMONS
(Age 1 - 2 Years)
Exploring, growing, and experiencing God’s love through everyday moments
Our Loving Lemons classroom is filled with curiosity, movement, and meaningful first experiences in learning. Children are developing language, social skills, and independence through hands-on play, music, and structured daily routines that support their growing abilities.
In this classroom, we use a program-developed curriculum centered around Bible themes. Children are introduced to God’s love through simple stories, songs, sensory activities, and everyday interactions. Learning is woven naturally into their day, helping them begin to understand kindness, connection, and routine in a nurturing, faith-filled environment.
KIND KIWIS
(Age 1.5 - 2.5 Years)
Building independence, early learning skills, and a love for discovery
Our Kind Kiwis classroom is where children begin transitioning into more structured learning while still being supported through play and exploration. At this stage, we introduce Our Father’s World: All Aboard the Animal Train. This curriculum uses engaging themes, hands-on activities, and Bible-based lessons to introduce early concepts in language, math, and the world around them.
This is also a time of growing independence, including the early stages of potty training. Our teachers partner closely with families to support each child with patience and encouragement. Zoo-Phonics is introduced to build early literacy skills through movement, sound, and play, helping children develop a strong foundation for future reading.
PATIENT PLUMS
(Age 2.5 - 3.5 Years)
Growing confidence, communication, and independence through guided learning
In our Patient Plums classroom, children continue building independence, confidence, and foundational academic skills through consistent routines and meaningful learning experiences. We continue using Our Father’s World: All Aboard the Animal Train, allowing children to deepen their understanding through repetition, hands-on exploration, and faith-based teaching.
This classroom is where the majority of potty training takes place, and our team is intentional in supporting each child through this important milestone with consistency and care. Zoo-Phonics continues to support early literacy development, while biblical values are woven throughout the day, guiding how children interact, learn, and grow.
JOYFUL JUNIPERS
(Age 3 - 4 Years)
Preparing for preschool success through structured, faith-centered learning
Our Joyful Junipers classroom marks an exciting step into a more structured preschool environment. At this stage, children are expected to be fully potty trained, allowing them to focus more fully on learning and independence throughout the day.
We transition into My Father’s World: Voyage of Discovery, a curriculum that introduces children to God’s world through geography, science, and early academic concepts. Children engage in hands-on learning that integrates literacy, math, and exploration while continuing to build strong social and problem-solving skills. Zoo-Phonics strengthens early reading readiness and confidence.
FAITHFUL FIGS
(Age 4 - 6 Years)
Kindergarten readiness through strong academics, character, and faith
The Faithful Figs classroom is designed to prepare children for a successful transition into kindergarten, both academically and spiritually. We continue with My Father’s World: Voyage of Discovery, building on concepts through deeper exploration, critical thinking, and structured learning experiences.
In addition, children use Handwriting Without Tears, a developmentally appropriate program that helps build fine motor skills and confidence in writing. Combined with Zoo-Phonics, this supports strong early reading and writing development. Our program focuses on preparing children academically while also nurturing character, kindness, and a growing understanding of their faith.
Our faith-based preschool curriculum contains 3 components:
Zoo-Phonics:
This is a pre-school way to learn the abstract phonetic sounds and shapes of letters and connect them with concrete images and large motor movements. Follow this link to see an informative video about the benefits of Zoo Phonics. There is no need to purchase anything.
Faith-Based Curriculum:
Our preschool in Fort Collins is a ministry of Christ Fellowship Church. Every week in our preschool we link a biblical story or concept with another theme. For example, when you get the curriculum for the year you will see something like the story of Jesus calming the storm paired with a weather theme. It is a fun way to learn the truth about God and His creation.
Kindness Curriculum:
This is an important aspect of preparing pre-school children for Kindergarten. We partner with you in developing healthy pro-social skills such as problem solving, calming down strategies, taking turns, and how to be a good friend.
Throughout our preschool program, we also help students to use the tools around them. We want them to hold a pencil correctly from the beginning. See “Handwriting without Tears” for more information on how we help children master writing skills:
Children will begin to use scissors, glue, and a large variety of art supplies as they prepare for Kindergarten. In our preschool, we value the art of learning through their work, which is playing.