Saraland United Methodist Church
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Making Disciples Who Make a Difference

The United Methodist Church

Early Learning Center
A child care program for Mobile area children age 6 months through 5 years.  Learn More
United Methodist Women
Our UMW specializes in mission work with an emphasis on women and children worldwide. Visit our Facebook page for more info.
United Methodist Men
Come to our monthly breakfast for all men on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 7:30 AM. Also, bring your aluminum cans to the church for UMM to recycle. All proceeds benefit the UMM Scholarship Program.
Sunday School
A variety of classes are offered Sunday mornings at 10:00 am for adults and children. Learn more about the adult classes offered by downloading this PDF flyer!
Discovery 101
This luncheon is held 4 times a year for new members to learn more about Methodism and SUMC. Contact Betty Moye to sign up.   Learn More
St. Francis Street
An SUMC team cooks and serves breakfast on the second Saturday of each month for the homeless at the downtown Mobile church. Sign up to help!
 

The Upper Room

 
 
 
 
 

Children's Ministries

Mother's Day Out
The Early Learning Center at Saraland UMC

 

We are excited to be in our third year of service to the community! Our program began in the fall of 2009 as a mother’s day out program; however, we quickly evolved into something much more. We strive to provide a place that children love to come to...a place where they feel safe and loved...a place where parents know that their children are well cared for. We use The Creative Curriculum and the Sounds & Symbols Early Reading Program. Music and sign language are also a regular part of our program.

The staff and leadership at Saraland UMC are committed to offering a quality program that encourages learning on many levels. We will constantly work to encourage the development of healthy physical, spiritual, emotional and interpersonal growth of the child attending our program and the child’s family. Please be aware that we are a Christian program and will be celebrating Christian holidays with the children. Bible stories are introduced as part of the regular activities.

Saraland United Methodist Church instituted a Safe Sanctuaries Policy in June of 2008. ALL persons working with children, youth and at-risk adults at Saraland UMC must be trained to follow that policy. This includes our workers (paid and volunteer) in all of our Children’s Ministries. Our staff receive regular training and are held to high standards of conduct in the workplace.

 

Please contact Betty Moye, Early Learning Center Director,  if you have any questions.

School Year Fee and Tuition List:
August - May

 

Annual Fees:
 Registration Fee: $50
 Supply Fee: $50
Monthly Fees: Mon/Wed or Tue/Thurs Mon - Thurs
 Tuition:
$120 a month $240 a month
 Early Morning Care: $10 a month $20 a month
 After School Care:
$30 a month $60 a month

 


Items Needed:

ARTS & CRAFTS ITEMS:
Crayons (24 count regular size or chubby size); washable markers; construction paper (assorted colors); finger paints (10 per box in assorted colors); paintbrushes (fat child size and small brushes); play dough (assorted colors); felt and fabric scraps; tissue paper; glue (4 oz. or 8 oz. bottles)

TOYS
(used items should be in good shape with no pieces missing): Unbreakable mirrors; sets of blocks (any size or kind); nesting toys; pop-up boxes; shape sorters; books (hardcover - for infant through 4 yr. olds); puzzles w/large knobs; play dishes; play food; toy phones; play shopping carts; push toys; dress up clothes (old hats, scarves, etc.); washable baby dolls.

Don’t throw away your CapriSun pouches!
Our Early Learning Center is collecting CapriSun pouches and will receive $0.02 per pouch sent in! Just dispose of the straw and bring the empty pouch to the collection box in the back hallway. The pouches do not have to be cleaned...just empty!

 

For more information, contact:

Betty Moye
Saraland UMC Early Learning Center
415 McKeough Ave.
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 675-2904 or (251) 675-2728

elc@saralandumc.org

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REGISTRATION FORM
PARENT HANDBOOK
AGES
Toddlers (must be walking) - 5 years (children cannot be old enough to attend public school)
DAYS
Monday - Thursday
This program is offered in a two day format. Parents may choose Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday, or both.
HOURS
8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
TO REGISTER
• Complete registration form
• Turn in completed form with Registration Fee, Supply Fee, and first month’s tuition.
When completed Registration Form and required fees have been received by the ELC office, you will receive a Family Information Form for each child enrolled in the program and a Family Information Packet.
CALENDAR
We follow the same calendar as the Saraland City School System for Holiday Closings. Our program dates for 2010-11 are Aug. 9, 2010 - May 25, 2011
In the case of inclement weather, we will follow the Saraland City Schools schedule for closing.
MEALS & SNACKS
Meals & snacks will not be provided. Lunches & snacks must be packed.
PAYMENTS
• All checks should be made payable to Saraland United Methodist Church with “ELC tuition” written on the memo line.
• Tuition payments are due no later than the 10th of each month.
• There will be a $15 late fee for payments made after the 10th.
• There is a $1/minute fee for late pick up.
IMMUNIZATION RECORD
A current immunization record is required for each child attending the program.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
The Child Care Ministries of Saraland United Methodist Church are claiming “license exempt” status with the Department of Human Resources (DHR). This means that we are not a licensed center. We are, however, being inspected by the Mobile County Health Department and the Saraland Fire Department and will follow all requirements set forth by those agencies to insure the safety of the children in our care.
WHAT TO BRING:
Click here for a list of supplies to send with your child each day.
Please check out our Parent Resources in the lobby. We have informational pamphlets on a variety of topics related to caring for young children.
 
Reminders:
Please be sure to label all belongings, especially coats, juice cups, blankets, etc.
As always, please remember to sign your child in and out. In case of emergencies,
we use the sign in sheets to account for the children in attendance in the event of an evacuation.