Child Care

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Our Child Care Program

Times Offered: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM daily

A structured and loving child care atmosphere for 2 1/2 – 5 year old children. In addition to preschool in the morning, children may choose from center areas within the classroom to learn and play as well as utilizing our large auditorium and playground areas throughout the day. In addition, all classes experience Christian music and Children in Worship classes on a weekly basis.

Food Service

The Preschool and Child Care Center participates in the State of Michigan Child Care Food Program and follows all guidelines set forth by the State of Michigan with regard to nutrition, menu planning, serving sizes and preparation. The center employs a nutritionist that plans and implements all meals at the center. The nutritionist consults with a registered dietician monthly to insure all Michigan Child Care Food Program guidelines are being followed closely.

Each day we offer breakfast at 8:30am, a morning snack, hot lunch at noon and afternoon snack. All snacks consist of at least two of the four food groups while breakfast and lunch consist of all 4 food groups at each meal. All food costs are included in the daily cost of care for each child.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) (http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html) online, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690- 7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity employer.

A Day in the Life of a Preschool/Child Care Child

  • 6:30am            Center Opens
  • 8:15am            Breakfast
  • 8:45am
    Preschool Program Begins
    Large & Small Group Time
    Gym/Outside
    1 hour of uninterrupted playtime (10 Interest Areas)
    Zoo Phonics
    Number and Letter Practice
    Fine & Gross Motor
    Bible Story & Verse Memorization
    Name Practice
    AM Snack
  • 12:00pm          Preschool Only Students Dismissed
  • 12:15pm          Lunch
  • 1:00pm            2 Hour Nappers go to rest, remaining children play in gym/outside
  • 1:30pm            1 ½ Hour Nappers go to rest
  • 2:00pm            1 Hour Nappers go to rest
  • 3:00pm            All preschoolers wake up from rest- free choice time
  • 4:00pm            PM Snack
  • 4:30pm            gym/outside/classroom free choice time
  • 6:00pm            Center Closes