Classes
Toddler I - 1 year old to 18 months
A personal schedule is required for each toddler. This is identified through the Intake Form. The teacher will follow this as closely as possible. There is a crib for each child. High chairs and developmental toys are available. Lots of attention and tender, loving care is given. Parents need to bring the child’s food or formula (if used), disposable diapers, a change of clothing and any comfort items the child may need. Please label these items clearly. A blanket will also be needed for naptime.
Toddler II - 18 to 24 months
Children are given the opportunity to explore and play; using developmental toys and equipment designed to stimulate large and small muscle development and language development. They take part in such activities as finger plays and music, storytelling, rhythm instruments, finger painting with paint and pudding, sensory activities, beginning art activities, introductory pasting and coloring and simple group games.
Children have snack time and eat lunch together. Children are required to have time to rest. Parents will need to bring a sleeping bag, clearly labeled (the State regulations define this as a commercially purchased sleeping bag), pillow (if desired) a change of clothes (may be left at the Center, clearly marked in a bag) disposable diapers, a lunch, and any comfort items.
2 to 2 1/2 year-old Classes
At this age children are given an opportunity for free play as well as having structured learning activities. Activities are geared to language development, creativity, self-identity and beginning cognitive skills. Children are introduced to shapes, colors, counting, and exercises. Art activities introduce painting, cutting with scissors, pasting and coloring. Lessons are often planned around “themed” units; i.e.: family, animals, plants, holidays, colors and more.
Children share snack and lunch together. Quiet time or naps are reserved for after lunch. Parents will need to bring a lunch, sleeping bag, change of clothing, which will remain at the center, disposable diapers (if needed for under three years), and any comfort items needed for sleeping. Please have everything clearly labeled.
3's Preschool and 4 & 5 year-old Pre-K
Within these Preschool classrooms the children pursue activities, which are considered to be in the realm of the traditional pre-school curriculum. There is ample opportunity for exploration and imaginative play with large blocks, dress up clothing, housekeeping and building equipment (among other toys), as well as structured learning activities. Concepts introduced in the previous classroom are expanded. For example, a child is pasting to complete a definite project, cutting on a line to make a square or circle, drawing between two lines to develop eye/hand coordination and beginning writing skills. Children continue work on numbers, counting and shapes and the alphabet are introduced. Specific classroom dynamics for Three’s and the Four Year-old Classrooms are available upon request.
** Class groupings are determined by enrollment for each year.
Parents Can Help!
Although Mother’s Day Out is not a "cooperative" preschool, where parents are expected to contribute their time, parents can help to make their child’s experience rewarding by providing a positive attitude. Talk about school as a happy place. Parents are encouraged to visit at any time and to talk to their child’s teacher or the Program Director about any problems or concerns that may arise. We especially encourage parents, grandparents or adult friends with special skills, hobbies, or occupations to share these with the children.
Parents can also help by providing occasional snacks. Teacher’s may assign snack days otherwise there will be a sign-up sheet posted in each room. We ask that they be nutritional snacks and the juice be 100% juice.
The Board of Directors otherwise know as the Mother’s Day Out Representative Committee includes several Parent/Classroom representatives. If interested in serving on this committee, contact the Director. Meetings are held once a month in the evening.
Mother’s Day Out is always willing to accept toys in good condition that your child may have outgrown.
Evangelical United Methodist Church welcomes you to participate in other activities of the church. If you do not have a church home and are interested in learning more about EUM, we welcome you to contact the Director of MDO, the church pastors or the church directly at (262) 632-8381.
Within these Preschool classrooms the children pursue activities, which are considered to be in the realm of the traditional pre-school curriculum. There is ample opportunity for exploration and imaginative play with large blocks, dress up clothing, housekeeping and building equipment (among other toys), as well as structured learning activities. Concepts introduced in the previous classroom are expanded. For example, a child is pasting to complete a definite project, cutting on a line to make a square or circle, drawing between two lines to develop eye/hand coordination and beginning writing skills. Children continue work on numbers, counting and shapes and the alphabet are introduced. Specific classroom dynamics for Three’s and the Four Year-old Classrooms are available upon request.
** Class groupings are determined by enrollment for each year.
Parents Can Help!
Although Mother’s Day Out is not a "cooperative" preschool, where parents are expected to contribute their time, parents can help to make their child’s experience rewarding by providing a positive attitude. Talk about school as a happy place. Parents are encouraged to visit at any time and to talk to their child’s teacher or the Program Director about any problems or concerns that may arise. We especially encourage parents, grandparents or adult friends with special skills, hobbies, or occupations to share these with the children.
Parents can also help by providing occasional snacks. Teacher’s may assign snack days otherwise there will be a sign-up sheet posted in each room. We ask that they be nutritional snacks and the juice be 100% juice.
The Board of Directors otherwise know as the Mother’s Day Out Representative Committee includes several Parent/Classroom representatives. If interested in serving on this committee, contact the Director. Meetings are held once a month in the evening.
Mother’s Day Out is always willing to accept toys in good condition that your child may have outgrown.
Evangelical United Methodist Church welcomes you to participate in other activities of the church. If you do not have a church home and are interested in learning more about EUM, we welcome you to contact the Director of MDO, the church pastors or the church directly at (262) 632-8381.
