HOURS OF OPERATION

The Child Development Center is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 am until 6:00 pm for children three to five years-of-age.  Parents are encouraged to have their children at the Center by 9:30 am in order to allow the teacher and child to carry out their daily routines in a predictable manner.

NUTRITION

All meals are carefully planned so as to give each child a balanced diet.  Breakfast, lunch, and snack are served family-style and are intended to be happy, informal times to socialize.  All Menus meet the nutritional guidelines set forth by the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program.

EXTRA SAFETY MEASURES

The Child Development Center is committed to the safety of the children enrolled in the program, the staff, and the parents.  All access doors into the facility are locked during operational hours and the staff electronically monitors the Center's main entrance.  To further ensure the children's safety and well-being, parents are required to accompany their children into the Center.  No unauthorized persons are permitted in the Center unattended.  In addition, the Center's playground is enclosed in a courtyard, totally surrounded by church buildings and therefore shielded from prying eyes.

CONFERENCES AND VISITATION

Parents are encouraged to plan for at least two conferences with the teacher and/or director per year.  The Child Development Center also practices an open-door policy.  We encourage parents to visit the Center at any time during the hours of operation for any length of time, announced or unannounced.