Drop-In Child Care

Drop-In Child Care

WELCOME TO ST. PAUL'S DROP-IN CHILD CARE PROGRAM

St. Paul’s Drop-In Child Care is a weekday ministry program of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, founded in 1972. Our mission is to nurture and provide care for all the needs of the children in a loving and sensitive manner while they are in our midst and to assist and encourage families of these children as well.

Mary Polley

Director of Drop-In Child Care

WHAT TO EXPECT

Some basic information that can help you better plan ahead.

  • HOURS

    St. Paul’s Drop-In Child Care operates Monday – Friday from the day after labor day until the last full week in July.  The hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  The days that we are closed are according to the area school district calendars. 

  • HOURLY FEES

    $7.95 per hour for a child over 2 years

    $8.10 per hour for a child 12 to 24 months

    $8.25 per hour for a child 6 weeks to 12 months


    Minimum charge of one hour.

  • REGISTRATION

    All children must be registered each school year beginning in September before using the Child Care. Registration fees are $75.00 for one child, with a maximum of $125.00 per family, Procare will not allow us to add a family fee, you will need to pay $75.00 per child and we will credit your account anything over the $125.00. 


    These fees are non-refundable and a child will not be considered registered if the fee has not been paid or if paperwork is not returned. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE VACCINATED. We do not accept children who are not vaccinated.

newborn to 5 years old

PROGRAM PHILOSPHY

Our mission is to nurture and provide care for all the needs of the children lovingly and sensitively while they are in our care and to assist and encourage the families of these children as well.

We believe that all young children can benefit from a developmentally appropriate program designed to help them reach their full potential. We believe that each child is unique, special, and capable of learning. St. Paul’s staff strives to provide each child with the skills and self-confidence they need to succeed.

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WHO WE ARE

The Drop-In Child Care is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, we are closed on most national holidays and we are closed from the last Friday in July and reopens the Tuesday after Labor Day. and we provide a secure, learning environment for children aged 6 weeks through preschool age (typically, 5 years of age). At the Child Care, children are given the opportunity to learn through play and through interactions with other children and staff.

For children aged 6 weeks to about 12 months, there is a separate area commonly termed “Babyland” where individual attention is given. Staff members are present with the children in this area at all times, and the children are given naps, meals and playtime according to the schedule of the parents.


For the older children and those younger ones who are steady walkers, the rest of the play area is open for free play. Toys of many kinds are available for play as well as an array of age-appropriate books. Staff members are on hand every day to both supervise the children’s playtime as well as assist children in their creative thinking and expression. Playtime is a valuable tool for children to enhance their cognitive development skills.


We offer a safe, relaxed environment by providing flexible and challenging opportunities to grow and learn in a supportive setting that exemplifies Christian values. Every day is filled with art, stories, singing, and playtime!  The St. Paul’s Drop-In Day Care is the place to learn, play, and grow!

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