Odyssey is our birth to kindergarten ministry at Redding First. 

We believe that, just like us, our children are on the journey of life.  With that in mind we strive to guide their journey through a Christ-focused curriculum that uses hands-on learning in a preschool type setting.  Our goal during your child's journey through the Odyssey is to teach them Bible-centered, engaging, lessons in an easy, hands-on way.  That allows them to take the lessons they learn and apply them to their own Life.

Kiera Chambers - Early Childhood Director

Nursery - Toddlers - 3's & 4's - 5's & Kindergarten

Nursery: Birth-walkers meet in the nursery.

The Odyssey strives to provided childcare that is much more that just "childcare".  We have a wonderful paid & volunteer staff that are trained to care for your child in a loving, interactive, hands-on way.

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Toddlers: Toddlers meet in the "ocean" room, across from the nursery alcove.

Toddlers are growing, going, active members of our church body.  They embody the theme of our Children's Ministry "Odyssey; the journey begins."  We love to watch as they discover all about the odyssey of life.  We not only strive to guide them in this precious part of their journey, but they also end up guiding us!

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3's & 4's: The 3's & 4's meet in the "polka-dot room"

We understand that preschool age kids need lots of hands-on learning and activities to help their minds grow.  We take pleasure in introducing your child to much loved Bible stories through fun, interactive ways to help them hide God's Word in their hearts forever.

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5's & kindergarten: 5's –K's meet in the striped room

As our children grow from preschool to school age we take those same Biblical truths and introduce them to the kids in a more classroom-type setting.  Always keeping in mind that children learn best through play.

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