Day Care

LaCreena N. Toliver, Director
Charles R. Meile, Jr., Senior Pastor

Philosophy
Programs

Then the children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them. Jesus said, "Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:13-14 NIV

The Center is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. A nutritious breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are provided.

PHILOSOPHY

"Lo, children are an heritage from the Lord," Psalm 127:3

The purpose of the Greater Zion Day Care is to provide a nurturing environment in which children grow spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically, and socially. It is our goal to introduce the children to and practice the ways of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, daily. This is to be accomplished by providing learning and developmental experiences consistent with the Christian principles of the church, based on the authority of the Bible.

We believe that children are a heritage from God, given to us to nurture.

We believe that children are unique, special, and capable of learning.

We believe that every child is a precious individual, worthy of unconditional love and respect.

We believe that children will recognize their potential when they are offered opportunities to grow in a safe and loving environment.

We believe that childcare outside the home should be supported but cannot substitute for full time parental care.

We believe that communication between the caregivers, parents, and the children is an important foundation for establishing and growing a trusting relationship.

PROGRAMS

CHILDREN ENROLLED

Infants
Young Toddlers
Older Toddlers
Preschoolers I
Preschoolers II
Kindergarten
Young School Age

Ages
6 wks. - 12 mos.
13 mos. - 24 mos.
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 - 6 years
1st - 2nd grade

Staff/Child Ratio
1:4
1:5
1:6
1:10
1:10
1:10
1:12

Rest Time
1:4
1:10
1:12
1:20
1:20
1:20
N/A

TYPES OF CARE

Care is provided to children from the age of six weeks through the second grade. Care is not yet provided during summer time for first and second grade students. Children may only attend up to the last day of the second grade. Your child may only attend care between the hours specified on the Agreement Form. Part-time enrollment is two or three days per week and is only accepted on a limited basis. Drop in care is not provided. Our program offers care Monday through Friday for a maximum of ten hours per day in the following ways:

Full Time
3 Days
2 Days
Before and After Care
Before and After Care

max. 10 hours per day/five days per week
max. 10 hours per day/three days per week
max. 10 hours per day/two days per week
max. 3 hours per day/five days per week (young school age only)
max. 2 hours per day/five days per week (young school age only)

CHILD PLACEMENT

Children are placed in developmentally appropriate classrooms at the discretion of the Director. Exceptions are made after consultations with knowledgeable representatives of preschool education and with parents.

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12/01/2001