Philosophy and Goals
Avondale United Methodist Church offers Child’s Day Out as a ministry to the people of this community. We operate to provide a Christian environment for your child to learn and grow in, with a concentration on social, physical, emotional and intellectual areas. We believe that by allowing the child the freedom to play, explore and discover the world around them in a safe and loving environment, a child develops readiness for other school and life experiences. We also believe that the quality of these early experiences will greatly influence a child’s potential. We also hope that formation of our children in the Christian faith will be a source of strength and support to them as they move through life. Our day starts with a brief chapel service in the sanctuary every morning.
Admission and Programs
Eligibility:
Child’s Day Out admits students 12 months to four years of any race, sex, religion, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, and activities generally accorded or made available to students in attendance at this school.
Classes Offered:
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten classes meet Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with the option of entended days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays until 2:00 p.m.
All other classes meet Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with the exception of Wednesdays when all classes release at 1:00 p.m. Children may be enrolled in this program one, two, three or four days a weeks.
All Children have the option of an 8:30 a.m. early drop off (additional fee).
Enrollment Procedures:
In order to enroll in any class, the following forms are required:
•Enrollment Application with registration fee.
•Current Immunization and Student health forms (available from your child’s physician).
•Emergency Treatment form.
•Emergency Contacts - names and phone numbers (we need at least 2).
Staff Information
Our teachers and assistants are loving, caring individuals who are dedicated to our children at CDO. All Staff receive 40 hours of initial training from Department of Children and Families along with annual in-service training. Staff receive CPR and First Aid training. A background screening is done on each new employee and update every five years. VPK staff have additional training and certification as required by the state of Florida.
We are monitored by the Department of Children and Families and the Health Department. We strive to be in compliance with (and exceed) their guidelines and have consistently been rated an “A “school by these agencies.
We have been honored by the Mayor and the Early Learning Coalition as a “Guiding Star” in the Quality Rating System being implemented in the state of Florida.