Child Care Center of First Presbyterian Church Asheville

08/19/2026

Mr. Ryan and friends are sending off the summer in style this weekend at The Mule! Check it out for live music, dancing, and a drum jam. 🎵🪘

It's almost time for back-to-school but we're going to celebrate summer one more time! Come sing and dance with us at The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage (inside, in the air conditioning) on Saturday, August 22. 3-4:30 p.m.

Special guest Elaine Scott! Live music, dance party, drum jam, singalongs, poems, and more! Delicious cool beverages from Devil’s Foot. 🥁

Mountain grooves for Pre-K and cool kids of all ages. Fun for everyone! 🤘 Free for everyone!

08/12/2026

Every other week, some of our 3s, 4s, and 5s gather with one of the pastors of First Presbyterian Church, where our center is housed. Together, they talk and wonder about a Bible story, sing a song, and share life.

08/11/2026

August 11th is Global Kinetic Sand Day, and today we’re celebrating this satisfying, squishable, sculptable sand.

Did you know that Kinetic Sand is made in Sweden? 🇸🇪

08/07/2026

It’s back to school season! If you just can’t get enough of shopping for school supplies, consider throwing a few items in your cart for us!

Email [email protected] to let us know you have a donation for the center.

08/05/2026

At our center, we go beyond child care by providing an on-site Behavior Specialist to support children's social and emotional growth. Our dedicated Behavior Specialist, Ms. Ella, helps children overcome challenges, strengthens classrooms, and ensures every child has the support they need to reach their full potential.

We asked her a few questions about her work…

Q: What's your favorite part of your job?
A: One of my favorite parts of this role is having the opportunity to visit each classroom and build meaningful connections with every child. I fell in love with teaching over 20 years ago, and now I feel so lucky to have a whole school of children to spend my days with.

Q: What's one thing you want parents to know?
A: You are doing great, AND it takes a village to raise a child. It isn’t always easy, but I believe that when families and educators work together, we can provide children with the support they need to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.

Q: What's your superpower?
A: Staying calm and kind when emotions get high. Little children can experience some big feelings, yet they still need a calm and grounded grownup to help regulate their nervous systems back to calm.

Q: Why do you love working with children?
A: I love the wonder children hold for the world around them. Seeing their fascination with discovering a worm after a rainstorm or the gentle hug a peer gives another when they are upset fills me with pure joy. Helping them learn and show compassion to others gives me hope for a beautiful future.

08/03/2026

It’s Exercise With Your Child Week, and we love finding creative new ways to be active!

From gardening and sweeping, to dancing and sports, there are so many fun ways to encourage little ones to move their bodies. What are some of your favorites?

07/31/2026

Thank goodness it’s Friday — because that means pizza bagels for afternoon snack! 🍕🥯🎉

Our Kitchen Manager, Chef Nick, cooks up these treats for us each week, and it’s safe to say that they are a favorite.

07/29/2026

Do you love books? 📚How about ice cream? 🍦 Then you need to know that there’s still a whole month left to join the public library’s Summer Reading Program!

Pick up an activity sheet at any branch, and start having fun! Complete any 10 activities — including tons of choices for pre-readers and families! — and return to the library by Aug. 31 for a FREE book and a coupon for FREE ice cream at The Hop!

Dig into a summer full of reading, creativity, and discovery with Buncombe County Public Libraries’ Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story 🦴📚🌿

From June 1 through August 31, readers of all ages can participate!

Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Pick up an activity sheet at any BCPL location
2️⃣ Complete any 10 activities
3️⃣ Return your sheet to receive a FREE book and a coupon for a FREE scoop of ice cream from The Hop! 🍦

Plus, ask a librarian about our Adult Summer Reading Challenge!

A huge thank you to Friends of the Library for supporting Summer Reading 💚

Find your nearest branch and start your adventure this summer!

Buncombe County Government

07/27/2026

Playdough playtime puts smiles on our faces!

Squashing, rolling, and cutting playdough is great for fine motor skill development, but there’s just something about this colorful dough that unlocks our inner sculptors, bakers, and — is that a dinosaur? — paleontologists! 🦕

07/26/2026

This National Parents’ Day, we share our gratitude for all of the parents (and grandparents, stepparents, and grown-ups of all kinds) who support the healthy growth, imagination, and curiosity of our amazing kids!