Preschool
MIPC Child Care Director's Update
We are so fortunate to have so many hard working and dedicated members of our church that help us in our ministry to the community. Mike Smith, Larry Seamen, Norm White, Herb Carines, Cordelia Scheuermann, Tom Page, Shilah Felder and of course our committee chairman Dave Hertzler who have assisted in the upkeep of our facility and day to day maintenance. A special thank you to Al Smith and the entire congregation for their prayers and support. It not only takes a village it takes an entire church to raise a child.
In Christ’s Service Diana
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MIPC Child Care and Preschool Parents' Handbook
Letter from Director:
Dear Parents,
We are so glad your child is spending this important time in their life here with us at the MIPC Childcare Center and Preschool. We hope your child's experience with us will provide the basis for a great start in their social world and academic life, and that the values we impart will remain with your child for a lifetime. Our staff strives to provide the best possible care for your child in a wholesome, loving and cooperative environment.
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Registration fee: $65.00-non-fundable fee
Supply Fee: $100/year; may be made in two payments-$50 due in August before school starts and $50 in January
Preschool (2 years and up) Tuition: 9 am-12 pm;
2-days-$137/month; 3-days-$158/month; 5 days-$175/month
Lunch Bunch: 12:00pm-1:15 pm: $2/day (parent supplies lunch)
Preschool Tuition is due on the first school day of every month, if paying on a monthly basis. A late fee of $ 10.00 will be charged if the payment is not received by the 1st of the month.
Childcare fees:
Our hours are 7:00 am-6:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Registration Fee: $65.00
Infants (8 weeks-12 months): $155/week
Toddlers (12 months-24 months): $145/week
Twos and Up: $125/week
Four-Five Years (VPK) $75
Please note that the children registered in Child Care full-time, participate in the Preschool program at no additional charge.
(The preschool tuition is due on Monday of each week. A late charge of $ 10.00 will be assessed if not paid by Friday at 12:00 noon. A bi-weekly payment plan can be arranged with the Director, if necessary.)
A late pickup fee will be assessed at $ 1.00 per minute for any child left in the center beyond 6:00 PM. After three late pickups we may ask that your child be removed from the center.
If you have any questions about special circumstances, please contact the Director, Diana Hammer at 453-1640.
MIPC Child Care Philosophy
CURRICULUM
Our curriculum recognizes that children learn best by doing. To encourage active learning, we use the latest educational and brain research on how children learn and the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) standards of content area. A wide variety of learning experiences help children achieve balanced growth in five specific areas: spiritual, social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and creative.
In our curriculum, children develop creativity in art, music, and movement as well as readiness skills in literacy, math, motor skills, and science. Making choices, solving problems, and building social relationships are also important elements.
Underlying our entire curriculum is the Christian component. Through Bible stories, prayers, songs, worship times, and age appropriate spiritual values, each child has a chance to deepen his/her understanding of God's love and awe for the wonders of God’s world.