Our Mission

For more than 50 years, Friendly Avenue Christian Preschool has existed to support parents and children by providing exceptional Christian Education that is academically challenging, developmentally appropriate, and Biblically sound. We believe that children are created by God to be loved and respected and we seek to recognize each child’s individual personality differences.

Our Purpose

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and don’t prevent them for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” We take His words very seriously. Friendly Avenue Christian Preschool is a ministry of Friendly Avenue Baptist Church. It is our goal that parents feel confident, children feel safe and loved, and staff feel supported and encouraged. We are here to meet the needs of everyone involved in this ministry to the best of our ability. In order to do this effectively, we understand that we must first be knowledgeable of those needs and secondly we must work as a team. Our ultimate goal is to serve Jesus Christ and to provide a community where each member can discover and fulfill the unique plan God has for their life.

Our Values
  • Children Are Miracles
  • Everything Speaks
  • Every Voice Matters
  • Partnerships Are Key
  • Learning Is A Verb
  • Health Is Fundamental To Learning
  • Allow Me When I Can. Support Me When I Can’t.

Meet Our Team

Nikki McNair
Preschool Director
Laurie Knight
Administrative Assistant
Miki Derrico
Finance
Abigail Smith
Infants
April Ray
Infants
Chasity Horak
Infants
Abby Pardue
Toddler 1
Erika Thomas
Toddler 1
Melissa Henderson
Toddler 1
Hayley Hedgecock
Toddler 2
Jakayla Jefferies
Toddler 2
Poli K
Toddler 2
Rebecca Stockner
Toddler 2
Ashanti Booth
Preschool 1
Cindy Thomans
Preschool 1
Jacqueline Thompson-Martin
Preschool 1
Dawn Atherton
Preschool 2
Diane Moore
Preschool 2
Meredith Gilland
Preschool 2
Katherine Thai
Floater
Aaliyah
Substitute
Beca De Jesus Lopez
Substitute
Gabby Bachemin
Substitute
Lorna Lanning
Support Staff