It is the purpose of Small Blessings Christian Child Care Center to provide a loving, safe, Christian environment where all children‘s spiritual, mental, physical and social development can be fostered and enriched by providing

• A state licensed program with low child to teacher ratios.
• Biblical teachings and Children’s small prayer groups.
• Qualified Christian teachers and staff.
• Age appropriate, hands-on activities.
• School readiness programs.
• A safe, positive learning and social environment for all children 6 weeks to 12 years.
  
  

History of Small Blessings

Listening to God's calling, Ray and Debbie Fluegeman, Carol Hicks and Kim Cooper founded Small Blessings in 1996. They wanted a Christian childcare center for their children to attend. In September of 1996 Small Blessings accepted its first students.

Small Blessings is a ministry of the First United Methodist Church. We accept all children from ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. The center is pen from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is licensed for 79 children.

Small Blessings has an experienced staff of full and part time employees. All staff must have 9 hours of continuing education each year plus take a CPR class annully and a first aid class every three years.

Our Philosophy and Goals

Our Christian childcare center believes that each child is a child of God. Each child should he provided with a safe and nurturing environment which will help develop his/her physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs to their fullest potential. The center admits all children regardless of race, color, nationality or religious background. Caring for children and providing support for families is a ministry of our church.

1. It is our goal to provide a good balance of indoor and outdoor experiences with protection from over stimulus by providing alternate times of activity and quietness.
2. It is our goal to provide a predictable daily schedule which will help your child feel more secure.
3. It is our goal to provide a hands-on approach to educational enrichment activities, which will stimulate your child's curiosity and creativity. Activities will include: music, creative movement, stories (often biblical), art, science and nature studies, and group games and conversations.
4. It is our goal to provide positive guidance methods that will guide your child into proper behavior with out harming your child's self esteem.
5. It is our goal to provide safe and dependable care for children that is supportive of parental needs.
6. It is our goal for our Christian childcare center to give children an opportunity to learn about God through stories, prayer music, and conversation. (No attempt is made to prejudice a child against the faith of his/her parents.)
   
   

Handbook Highlights

Tuition: Tuition is due in advance each Monday. There is a box located in the hallway for your convenience. Please make checks payable to Small Blessings. We cannot accept cash or credit cards.

Hours: Our hours are Monday -Friday 6:OOam-6: OOpm
The center is closed on the following days:

1. Labor day,
2. Thanksgiving and the Friday after,
3. Christmas Eve,
4. Christmas Day,
5. New Year's Day
6. Memorial Day,
7. Fourth of July.
8. The center is closed on Good Friday.  No tuition is charged.

Policies:

• You will need to sign your child in and out each day. There is a sign in/out sheet located in your child's classroom.
• Absence Policy:  If your child is going to be absent please call the center at 663-0131, by 9:00am. If your child goes to school it is a good idea to also call the bus garage at 663-2214.  Please remember that no credit is given for occasional absence.
• Free Day Coupons: Full time students(5 days per week 5 hours or more per day) receive 5 free days per year.
• Part time students receive 3 free days per year.  Free day coupons are to be used when children are not attending Small Blessings. A two week notice when using coupons is requested.
  
  

Parent Quotes

"As parents, we often take for granted the luxury of being able to use daycare and forget the impact that the daycare workers have on our children's lives. Then the realization hits when grace is said at the dinner table and your child adds an extra prayer for the teachers of her class because she is not feeling well and that teacher is missed. That's impact!"
Matt and Kim Cooper

"Small Blessing's environment is helping us raise our daughter in a Christian way"
Mike and Carol Neuman

"I have peace of mind knowing that at Small Blessings my child receives profesional care while, learning Christian values"
Sheila Robertson

"My child has enjoyed being at Small Blessings and has a lot of fun with the staff. I really like the way the staff takes time to interact with the children."
Patricia Van Vliet

Contact Information:

Kay Harwood, phone: 663-0131