Surf City Christian

Surf City Christian offers the Guppy Program for children 18-36 months, the Star Fish Program for children 2 years and older, the Sea Turtle Program for children 3 years old by September 1, 2026 and potty trained, the Surfers Program for children 4 years old by September 1, 2026 and potty trained, and the Sailors Program for children 5 years old by September 1, 2026, with exceptions made with Ms. Tami. Full day and half day options are listed for several programs, with times that include 7:00am-5:30pm, 8:00am-11:30am, 8:15am-11:45am, and 8:30am-1:00pm.

Programs

• Guppy Program — 18-36 months · Full day 7:00am-5:30pm
• Star Fish Program — 2 years and older · Full day 7:00am-5:30pm; Half day 8:00am-11:30am
• Sea Turtle Program — 3 years old by September 1st, 2026, and potty trained · Full day 7:00am-5:30pm; Half day 8:15am-11:45am
• Surfers Program — 4 years old by September 1st, 2026, and potty trained · Full day 7:00am-5:30pm; Half day 8:30am-1:00pm
• Sailors Program — 5 years old by September 1st, 2026 (exceptions may be made with Ms. Tami) · Full day 7:00am-5:30pm; Half day 8:30am-1:00pm

At a glance

• Ages: 1–5 years old

About the provider

Surf City Christian has served families in its community through early childhood education for the past 20 years. The leadership team includes Don & Tami Hopkins, Tami Hopkins as Director, and Cassie Giannicchi as Assistant Director. The mission statement says Surf City Christian seeks to foster the development of the whole child: social, emotional, academic, and spiritual, and to build character through the fruits of the spirit while igniting a love for learning aimed at preparing children for academic success. Tami Hopkins spent many years as an elementary school teacher and has 28 years of experience in the education field.

What families say

“SCC has become a second home for our kids, and we feel incredibly lucky to be part of this community.” — The Evans Family

Last updated October 10, 2026.