Early Learning Center
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| A child care program for Mobile area children age 6 months through 5 years. Learn More |
United Methodist Women
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| Our UMW collects the labels from Campbell soup cans for Labels for Education. A collection box is on the ledge in the lobby. |
Community Groups
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| You are invited to join one of our 5 small groups who gather in homes regularly for fellowship, prayer and study. Learn More |
Web Banners
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| Put a banner and link on your personal web page for all of your Saraland and Mobile church friends and family. Learn More |
United Methodist Men
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| Come to our monthly breakfast for all men on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 7:00 AM. Also, bring your aluminum cans to the church for UMM to recycle. All proceeds benefit the UMM Scholarship Program. |
Sunday School
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| A variety of classes are offered Sunday mornings at 10:00 am for adults and children. |
Discovery 101
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| An invitation to discover more about Saraland UMC. This 1 hour class is held once a month on the Second Sunday. Contact Betty Moye to sign up. Learn More |
St. Francis Street
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| 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! |
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The Early Learning Center at Saraland UMC
 We are excited to be in our second 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 either Michelle McDaniel, Early Learning Center Director, or Betty Moye, SUMC Director of Children’s Ministries if you have any questions.
School Year Fee and Tuition List:
August - May
| Registration Fee: |
$50 |
| Supply Fee: |
$50 |
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2 Day Tuition:
(Mon/Wed or Tue/Thurs) |
$120 a month |
4 Day Tuition:
(Mon-Thurs) |
$240 a month |
Summer Fee and Tuition List:
June 8 - July 29
| Registration Fee: |
$20 |
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2 Day Tuition:
(Tue/Thurs) |
TBA |
1 Day Tuition:
(Wed) |
TBA |
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 .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:
Michelle McDaniel
Saraland UMC Early Learning Center
415 McKeough Ave.
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 675-2904 or (251) 675-2728
sumcmdo@bellsouth.net
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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
Our center will operate from August 11, 2009- May 20, 2010 and will be CLOSED on the following holidays:
Labor Day
Sept. 7, 2009
Veteran’s Day
Nov. 11, 2009
Thanksgiving
Nov. 25-26, 2009
Christmas Break
Dec. 21-31, 2009
MLKing Holiday
Jan. 18, 2010
Winter Break
Feb. 15-17, 2010
Spring Break
April 12-15, 2010
In the case of inclement weather, we will follow the Saraland City School 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.
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