BCC Preschool
Baptist Center Preschool is a place where children experience God's love because they are loved and accepted, valued and celebrated! We want to partner with the family to introduce God's plan for the child and inspire a love for learning, as well as help them grow in their relationship with God and others.
General Information
BCC Preschool Covid-19 Protocol:
- All students are dropped off and picked up utilizing the carpool line.
- Water fountains are closed. Students must bring bottled water with them daily.
- Temperature screenings may be performed prior to entering the facility.
- All areas used by the preschool students are cleaned and sanitized daily.
- Staff are encouraged to wear face coverings, but this is voluntary.
- Hand washing is a must
Baptist Center Church Preschool is designed to provide a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for 2-4 year old children. We strive to provide children with a variety of activities to participate in each day as well as allowing them to use their imagination while playing in centers with peers inside and out on our playground.
We are a Christian facility that exposes children to Jesus Christ by being Christian witnesses through our daily lives. At Baptist Center Church Preschool, we begin each day with Chapel Time where we learn Bible stories, memorize scripture, say pledges, sing and have prayer time. We have weekly sessions that include Music, Creative Art, Physical Fitness and Story-time Adventure. We offer an environment that encourages development in social, academic, emotional, physical and spiritual growth.
Baptist Center Church Preschool operates Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Our program runs from September through May and is available fro children ages 2-4. We offer a 3 day program for two year olds. Three and four year old children have the option of attending a 3 , 4 or 5 day program.
3 day program attends Tuesday-Thursday
4 day program attends Monday-Thursday
5 day program attends Monday-Friday
We encourage interested families to come and visit the preschool and meet the staff during regular preschool hours.
We are a Christian facility that exposes children to Jesus Christ by being Christian witnesses through our daily lives. At Baptist Center Church Preschool, we begin each day with Chapel Time where we learn Bible stories, memorize scripture, say pledges, sing and have prayer time. We have weekly sessions that include Music, Creative Art, Physical Fitness and Story-time Adventure. We offer an environment that encourages development in social, academic, emotional, physical and spiritual growth.
Baptist Center Church Preschool operates Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Our program runs from September through May and is available fro children ages 2-4. We offer a 3 day program for two year olds. Three and four year old children have the option of attending a 3 , 4 or 5 day program.
3 day program attends Tuesday-Thursday
4 day program attends Monday-Thursday
5 day program attends Monday-Friday
We encourage interested families to come and visit the preschool and meet the staff during regular preschool hours.
Meet the Staff
Mrs. Sherri Anderson, Preschool Director
Mrs. Sherri is a member of Baptist Center Church and is happily married to her husband, Danny. They have two daughters and one grandson. At Baptist Center Church she actively serves on the Preschool Advisory Board and the Bereavement Committee. Mrs. Sherri worked for five years with the Johnston County School System before beginning her career with the NC State Bureau of Investigation. She retired as a Criminal Information Auditor with the Special Operations Division in 2010. After a few months of relaxing, she accepted the position of Music Teacher with BCC Preschool. In 2012, she accepted the position of Preschool Director. Mrs. Sherri has a passion for the preschool and feels blessed to work with such a dedicated staff. She enjoys boating and fishing with her husband, bonfires in the backyard, cooking for family and reading inspirational romance novels.
Miss Brianna Carr, Librarian; Support Staff
Miss Brianna is our new Librarian. She is a member of Baptist Center Church and serves on the AV team. Miss Brianna graduated from Cleveland High School in May of 2021 and plans to attend Wake Tech Community College to major in graphic design. When she’s not working, Miss Brianna is also an artist and photographer. She was in band for 6 years and still loves playing music. Miss Brianna enjoys reading stories to the kids weekly and occasionally helping in the classroom,
Mrs. Tammi Dean, Totally Terrific Two’s Teacher
Mrs. Tammi is happily married to her husband, Dale, with two sons, two daughters-in-law, and three precious grandchildren. She is an active member of Garner Church of God. She is on the Leadership Team, teaches the 3 and 4 year old Children’s Church at Garner on Sundays. She is also Community Service Chaplain at Garner Church of God, involved in Community Outreach Ministries, and on the Post-funeral Committee. Mrs. Tammi has worked with children of all ages from birth to teens. She worked for several years in the Johnston County School System as a Teacher Assistant, Bus Driver, and Substitute Teacher. She also spent two years as an SMH assistant in Wake County Schools. She is very excited to be on the team at Baptist Center Church Preschool and loves working with the Terrific Twos. She has been with BCC Preschool since 2019.
Mrs. Beth Raynor, Totally Terrific Two’s Teacher Assistant
Mrs. Beth is a member of Cross Assembly of Raleigh, where she and her husband, Chris, serve in the Music Ministry Department. Chris plays the drums and Beth sings on the Worship Team. They have two children, Gabe and Hannah, and are parents to a spoiled English Bulldog named Rosie. Mrs. Beth loves children and really enjoys working with them in the classroom. It is a joy for her to see their eyes light up with knowledge as they are learning and growing.
Mrs. Megan Monroe, Thriving Three’s Teacher; Physical Fitness Instructor
Mrs. Megan loves teaching the Thriving Three’s class. In addition to teaching, Mrs. Megan has thrived as our Physical Fitness Program Director and Instructor over the last 8 years. Megan comes to us as an experienced early childhood educator with a professional background in Child Psychology from Westfield State University. Mrs. Megan is exceedingly skilled at creating educational programs that engage and guide the physical and mental development of our preschool age students. Each week Megan looks forward to spending time with all the children during their custom age designed physical fitness program specifically catered to the BCC preschool students. Megan is also a devout Christian and member of Horne United Memorial Methodist Church and is a loving wife and mother of 2 BCC Preschool graduates. She is an Assistant Leader of Girl Scout Troop 1126 and an avid reader.
Mrs. Susan Cooper, Thriving three’s Teacher Assistant
Mrs. Susan is happily married to her husband, Johnny, and they have two children and three grandchildren. She is a member of Plymouth Baptist Church in Garner, NC. Mrs. Susan retired from the Special Operations Division of the NC State Bureau of Investigation in 2012. She has been working with Preschool age children for 7 ½ years and this is her sixth year with Baptist Center Church Preschool. Mrs. Susan is very family oriented and enjoys going to the lake every summer. She loves children and is very excited to be working at BCC Preschool.
Mrs. Lindsay Cotty, Fantastic Four’s Teacher (3 day program)
Mrs. Lindsay teaches our Three Day Fantastic Fours class. She is happily married to her husband, Daniel, and they have two children together, Allison and Carter. Her family is also hosting a foreign exchange student, Carlota, this school year from Spain. She loves spending time with her family. Her children are very involved in sports, and they travel often for games. They attend Temple Baptist Church in Selma. She and her family are also passionate about animals, and they volunteer for Freedom Ride Rescue. Mrs. Lindsay has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in reading from East Carolina University. She has spent the last five years caring for children as a nanny and substitute teacher for Johnston County Schools.
Mrs. Jeannine Lyons, Fantastic Four’s Teacher Assistant (3 day program)
Mrs. Jeannine, who the kids call “Mrs. J” grew up in a military family and had the opportunity to live and visit the entire world. She arrived in NC with her Texas husband of 30 years and in 1998 had a wonderful son and two years later a beautiful daughter. Mrs. J holds degrees in Marketing, Business Administration and Paralegal Studies. She worked in the corporate world all her life and made a great living, but NEVER felt fulfilled. So she quit with the full support of her husband and kids. After working as a substitute teacher with exceptional children and children under 5, she realized teaching was her true passion. She then went to work at a preschool in Clayton and decided that’s what she was destined to do. Since then, she went back to school and has completed numerous NC state required courses and hold certificates in child card and development. By the grace of God, Mrs. J was afforded the opportunity to teach children here at Baptist Center Church Preschool. She has been fulfilled in unmeasurable ways. She wakes up each morning happy and ready to mold young minds in education and in the Lord’s word.
Mrs. Dee Payne, Fantastic Four’s Teacher (5 day program); Music Instructor
Mrs. Dee is a member of Baptist Center Church. She is married to her husband Shawn, and together they serve as Local Coordinators for Appalachian Christmas Outreach, which ministers to the physical and spiritual needs of poverty-stricken families in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. They love spending time with their children, Ryne age 11, and Clara age 8. They love family trips and outdoor activities! Mrs. Dee has worked in Church preschools for the last 8 years, and previously taught for 7 years in Wake County Public Schools. Mrs. Dee holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Meredith College and a Master’s Degree in Music Education from UNC-G. She loves the process of teaching and learning and gets really excited when a student has an “aha” moment. Outside of school, she enjoys volunteering at an equine rescue farm.
Mrs. Bailey Jones, Fantastic Fours Teacher Assistant (5 day program)
Mrs. Bailey loves assisting in the Fabulous Four’s classroom. She has over twenty years of experience working with children of all ages. This includes YMCA After-School Programs, working with ESL students, and volunteering at her own children’s elementary school. She is a Meredith College graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. During the summer she enjoys volunteering with Vacation Bible School programs, especially at her family’s church, First Baptist in Kinston, NC. Mrs. Bailey has been happily married to her husband Nate for more than ten years. Together they have two sons who are both graduates of BCC Preschool. She also has an amazing stepdaughter. When Mrs. Bailey isn’t teaching preschool she enjoys spending time with her family and her two dogs. She loves art, music, gardening, and the beach! Mrs. Bailey is happy to be a part of the BCC Preschool team. She feels honored to have the opportunity to teach children about God’s unconditional love. To her there is nothing more rewarding than making a positive impact on the life of a child.
Mrs. Sherri is a member of Baptist Center Church and is happily married to her husband, Danny. They have two daughters and one grandson. At Baptist Center Church she actively serves on the Preschool Advisory Board and the Bereavement Committee. Mrs. Sherri worked for five years with the Johnston County School System before beginning her career with the NC State Bureau of Investigation. She retired as a Criminal Information Auditor with the Special Operations Division in 2010. After a few months of relaxing, she accepted the position of Music Teacher with BCC Preschool. In 2012, she accepted the position of Preschool Director. Mrs. Sherri has a passion for the preschool and feels blessed to work with such a dedicated staff. She enjoys boating and fishing with her husband, bonfires in the backyard, cooking for family and reading inspirational romance novels.
Miss Brianna Carr, Librarian; Support Staff
Miss Brianna is our new Librarian. She is a member of Baptist Center Church and serves on the AV team. Miss Brianna graduated from Cleveland High School in May of 2021 and plans to attend Wake Tech Community College to major in graphic design. When she’s not working, Miss Brianna is also an artist and photographer. She was in band for 6 years and still loves playing music. Miss Brianna enjoys reading stories to the kids weekly and occasionally helping in the classroom,
Mrs. Tammi Dean, Totally Terrific Two’s Teacher
Mrs. Tammi is happily married to her husband, Dale, with two sons, two daughters-in-law, and three precious grandchildren. She is an active member of Garner Church of God. She is on the Leadership Team, teaches the 3 and 4 year old Children’s Church at Garner on Sundays. She is also Community Service Chaplain at Garner Church of God, involved in Community Outreach Ministries, and on the Post-funeral Committee. Mrs. Tammi has worked with children of all ages from birth to teens. She worked for several years in the Johnston County School System as a Teacher Assistant, Bus Driver, and Substitute Teacher. She also spent two years as an SMH assistant in Wake County Schools. She is very excited to be on the team at Baptist Center Church Preschool and loves working with the Terrific Twos. She has been with BCC Preschool since 2019.
Mrs. Beth Raynor, Totally Terrific Two’s Teacher Assistant
Mrs. Beth is a member of Cross Assembly of Raleigh, where she and her husband, Chris, serve in the Music Ministry Department. Chris plays the drums and Beth sings on the Worship Team. They have two children, Gabe and Hannah, and are parents to a spoiled English Bulldog named Rosie. Mrs. Beth loves children and really enjoys working with them in the classroom. It is a joy for her to see their eyes light up with knowledge as they are learning and growing.
Mrs. Megan Monroe, Thriving Three’s Teacher; Physical Fitness Instructor
Mrs. Megan loves teaching the Thriving Three’s class. In addition to teaching, Mrs. Megan has thrived as our Physical Fitness Program Director and Instructor over the last 8 years. Megan comes to us as an experienced early childhood educator with a professional background in Child Psychology from Westfield State University. Mrs. Megan is exceedingly skilled at creating educational programs that engage and guide the physical and mental development of our preschool age students. Each week Megan looks forward to spending time with all the children during their custom age designed physical fitness program specifically catered to the BCC preschool students. Megan is also a devout Christian and member of Horne United Memorial Methodist Church and is a loving wife and mother of 2 BCC Preschool graduates. She is an Assistant Leader of Girl Scout Troop 1126 and an avid reader.
Mrs. Susan Cooper, Thriving three’s Teacher Assistant
Mrs. Susan is happily married to her husband, Johnny, and they have two children and three grandchildren. She is a member of Plymouth Baptist Church in Garner, NC. Mrs. Susan retired from the Special Operations Division of the NC State Bureau of Investigation in 2012. She has been working with Preschool age children for 7 ½ years and this is her sixth year with Baptist Center Church Preschool. Mrs. Susan is very family oriented and enjoys going to the lake every summer. She loves children and is very excited to be working at BCC Preschool.
Mrs. Lindsay Cotty, Fantastic Four’s Teacher (3 day program)
Mrs. Lindsay teaches our Three Day Fantastic Fours class. She is happily married to her husband, Daniel, and they have two children together, Allison and Carter. Her family is also hosting a foreign exchange student, Carlota, this school year from Spain. She loves spending time with her family. Her children are very involved in sports, and they travel often for games. They attend Temple Baptist Church in Selma. She and her family are also passionate about animals, and they volunteer for Freedom Ride Rescue. Mrs. Lindsay has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in reading from East Carolina University. She has spent the last five years caring for children as a nanny and substitute teacher for Johnston County Schools.
Mrs. Jeannine Lyons, Fantastic Four’s Teacher Assistant (3 day program)
Mrs. Jeannine, who the kids call “Mrs. J” grew up in a military family and had the opportunity to live and visit the entire world. She arrived in NC with her Texas husband of 30 years and in 1998 had a wonderful son and two years later a beautiful daughter. Mrs. J holds degrees in Marketing, Business Administration and Paralegal Studies. She worked in the corporate world all her life and made a great living, but NEVER felt fulfilled. So she quit with the full support of her husband and kids. After working as a substitute teacher with exceptional children and children under 5, she realized teaching was her true passion. She then went to work at a preschool in Clayton and decided that’s what she was destined to do. Since then, she went back to school and has completed numerous NC state required courses and hold certificates in child card and development. By the grace of God, Mrs. J was afforded the opportunity to teach children here at Baptist Center Church Preschool. She has been fulfilled in unmeasurable ways. She wakes up each morning happy and ready to mold young minds in education and in the Lord’s word.
Mrs. Dee Payne, Fantastic Four’s Teacher (5 day program); Music Instructor
Mrs. Dee is a member of Baptist Center Church. She is married to her husband Shawn, and together they serve as Local Coordinators for Appalachian Christmas Outreach, which ministers to the physical and spiritual needs of poverty-stricken families in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. They love spending time with their children, Ryne age 11, and Clara age 8. They love family trips and outdoor activities! Mrs. Dee has worked in Church preschools for the last 8 years, and previously taught for 7 years in Wake County Public Schools. Mrs. Dee holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Meredith College and a Master’s Degree in Music Education from UNC-G. She loves the process of teaching and learning and gets really excited when a student has an “aha” moment. Outside of school, she enjoys volunteering at an equine rescue farm.
Mrs. Bailey Jones, Fantastic Fours Teacher Assistant (5 day program)
Mrs. Bailey loves assisting in the Fabulous Four’s classroom. She has over twenty years of experience working with children of all ages. This includes YMCA After-School Programs, working with ESL students, and volunteering at her own children’s elementary school. She is a Meredith College graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. During the summer she enjoys volunteering with Vacation Bible School programs, especially at her family’s church, First Baptist in Kinston, NC. Mrs. Bailey has been happily married to her husband Nate for more than ten years. Together they have two sons who are both graduates of BCC Preschool. She also has an amazing stepdaughter. When Mrs. Bailey isn’t teaching preschool she enjoys spending time with her family and her two dogs. She loves art, music, gardening, and the beach! Mrs. Bailey is happy to be a part of the BCC Preschool team. She feels honored to have the opportunity to teach children about God’s unconditional love. To her there is nothing more rewarding than making a positive impact on the life of a child.
Open to 2, 3, and 4 year old kids
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Registration fee $100.00
Three Days $175.00
Four Days $225.00
Five Days $255.00
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Registration fee $100.00
Three Days $175.00
Four Days $225.00
Five Days $255.00