Mother's Day Out
News
The last day of the MDO school program is May 22, 2008. The summer session will begin on June 9.
Please note the time change for summer hours: June 9-July31, from 8:30am-12:30pm.
Registration deadline for summer: April 24, 2008.
Registration Deadline for Fall: May 1, 2008.
Mission Statement
St. Mark’s Mother’s Day Out exists in order to provide a safe, healthy, and educationally stimulating environment for children based on a part time schedule.
A part-time childcare program is defined as one that provides care for eight or more children and operates for more than 15 but less than 30 hours per week. Traditionally, these programs are open during regular public school hours.
Philosophy
Our Center focuses on important skills to help children reach educational, social, emotional, physical, and creative milestones. The children have a chance to form friendships that can continue throughout their school years. They experience self-directed play, outdoor play, teacher led activities, music, art, lunch, and rest time. We provide a secure environment where children feel safe, cared for, and able to express themselves freely.
St. Mark’s Church believes MDO is an important community service. Fees are charged to cover the cost of supplies and teacher pay.
Mother’s Day Out isn’t just for Mothers. Dads, Grandparents, or anyone who cares for young children can benefit.
Contact Information
Aimee Bradley, Director, abradley@stmarkscatholic.org
Tanya Kohout, Assistant Director, tkohout@stmarkscatholic.org
For more information about our program or to schedule a tour, please contact the school during business hours, 366-8102.
Program
Mother’s Day Out is for children ages 1 year to 4 years old. Children in the MDO program will be introduced to the following skills: verbal and language, gross and fine motor, and socialization. These skills will be developed through interaction with teachers and other children. We will strive to make the transition from home to school a very smooth one. The teachers do lesson plans each week. At times, volunteers are asked to come into the school in order to enhance the lesson of the week. Daily prayers are said before meal time.
Structure
- 1 year olds: 6 babies
- 2 year olds: 8 children
- 3-4 year olds: 8 children
The school is an open environment, meaning all the children are in one large room. We have the children separated by age groups. The room is physically separated by furniture.
All staff are certified in CPR and First Aid. They have met the requirements set forth by the State of Oklahoma Department of Human Services, as well as the SAFE environment training through the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
Schedule
(This is a sample only.)
8:30-9:15 Greet children and parents/ Free Play
9:15-9:30 Story Time/ Circle Time/ Calendar
9:30-10:00 Movement/Music
10:00 Snack (provided by parents)
10:20 Craft/Religion Lesson (Bible Story included)
11:00 Outside or Founder’s Hall
11:30 Lunch
12:15 Nap Time
Children who are not likely to sleep stay on their mats quietly until all the children who do require naps are asleep. For those students who do not sleep, they may do a teacher directed activity.
1:45 Wake Up
2:00 Parent Pick up
Other Info
The children are free to use the restroom upon individual need.
Diapers will be checked/changed every 2 hours. Exceptions will be made for BM’s.
The schedule is subject to change.
The teachers should be notified at least 2 days prior to celebrating a birthday during school hours.
Students should be in the classroom no later than 9:00am.
Please advise the teachers of a late arrival one day in advance.
Supply List
Registration Info
2008 Summer Session
June 9 - July 31
Ages: 1 year - 5 years
Monday – Thursday
8:30am - 12:30pm
Tuition: $17.00/day
Registration Fee: $40.00 (nonrefundable)
2008-2009 School Year
August 20 - May 21
Ages: 1 year - 4 years
Monday - Thursday
8:30am - 2:00pm
Tuition: $17.00/day
$50.00 enrollment fee (nonrefundable)
$110/family of 3 or more children
MDO will be closed on the following days:
September 1 Labor Day
November 26-28 Thanksgiving
December 22-January 2 Christmas
January 19 MLK Day
February 16 President's Day
March 16-20 Spring Break
Tuition is due at the beginning of every month. It is considered late after the 5th. Payments must include the days your child is enrolled, whether or not they miss a day due to sickness or vacation. Days can not be made up.
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Handbook
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