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Day Care
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Day care is a self-supporting ministry of Fairview started in 1989. This ministry is available to families until the youngest member of the family enters the first grade. About one third of the children are from FMC, the rest are from the community. FMC Day Care Ministry is registered with the Indiana State Board of Health and frequently passes the unannounced State Board of Health quarterly inspections with a score of 100%.
We currently have openings for your children. Call Susan at 260-665-8573 for more information or to schedule an appointment to tour our facility.
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Philosophy: |
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Proverbs 22:6 states, "Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not turn from it."
Although Fairview Day Care is a ministry of Fairview Missionary Church, the children attending come from many backgrounds. The staff members do not attempt to promote "denominationalism" or seek to change a family's religious commitment. Christian concepts and virtues will be taught through an atmosphere of love and only basic Biblical principles will be presented. |
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History: |
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The Fairview Day Care Ministry was started in the fall of 1989 by Fairview Missionary Church and registered by the State of Indiana Board of Health. It is a self-supporting and a non-profit ministry with the money received being used for operational expenses, salaries and for purchasing supplies for the day care. |
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Purpose: |
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Fairview Day Care Ministry provides a program that understands a child's early needs in development and growth and we have planned our daily operation around those needs. Each child is encouraged to creatively express his/her feelings through this program designed to enrich his/her social, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual development. It is our desire to share with the parents in the total growth and preparation of each child for a good school and home relationship. |
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Eligibility: |
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Our program is designed for children 6 weeks through kindergarten. Children grades 1-3 may attend if they have a younger sibling enrolled in the program, or whose parents are regular attenders of Fairview Missionary Church or parents are employed by the church. |
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Program: |
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- The children are involved in various units of study: community helpers, safety week, transportation, farm, circus, seasons and others. Some units involve field trips or we have special guests come in to share with us.
- We introduce early math concepts by counting, working with the calendar, and learning to recognize and print some of the numbers.
- We also expose the children to the ABC's. They learn to recognize and print some of the alphabet and some learn to print their names.
- Through the use of coloring, puzzles, use of scissors and play dough, small muscles are being developed.
- Through running, skipping, playing ball, and climbing, the larger muscles are being developed.
- Through action songs, finger plays and rhythm band play, the motor skills are being developed.
- The children have free play time which is important for their social development.
- The children are told Bible stories and taught songs about Jesus which are important to their spiritual development.
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Day Care Schedule: |
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Day Care hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We have a pre-school type curriculum taught in the morning from 9:00 - 11:15. |
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6:30 - 8:40 a.m. |
Variety of free play |
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8:40 - 8:50 a.m. |
Clean up |
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8:50 - 9:00 a.m. |
Restroom break |
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9:00 - 9:30 a.m. |
Circle time |
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9:30 - 9:45 a.m. |
Snack time |
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9:45 - 10:30 a.m. |
Class time |
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10:30 - 10:50 a.m. |
Gross motor play |
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10:50 - 11:00 a.m. |
Restroom/wash up for lunch |
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11:00-11:30 a.m. |
Lunch (1st group) |
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11:50-12:20 p.m. |
Lunch (2nd group) |
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11:30 - 12:15 p.m. |
Variety of play (inside or out) |
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12:15 - 12:30 p.m. |
Restroom break |
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12:30 - 2:15 p.m. |
Rest time |
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2:15 - 5:30 p.m. |
Snack and free play time |
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Admission Procedure: |
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Parents should read carefully the whole handbook. It is important that those wishing the services of our Day Care Ministry have confidence in and agree with the purposes and goals of the ministry. The parents or guardians need to fill out the Child's Information Forms, the Parental Agreement, the Financial Agreement, and Emergency Information. Applications are received on a first-come, first-served basis. However, if the day care is filled to capacity, regular attenders of Fairview Missionary Church are given first chance when there is an opening. An interview should be scheduled with the Director. We encourage you to bring your child with you so both of you have an opportunity to meet the staff and view the facility. It will also help make your child's first day easier. |
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The following must be presented at the time of enrollment: |
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- Child's Information Form
- Parental Agreement
- Medical Form completed by doctor
- Financial Agreement
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Meals & Treats: |
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Lunch: |
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Each child brings their own lunch. Day Care provides refrigeration and drinks (milk). A microwave oven is also available to heat lunches. In the event your child does not bring a lunch on a given day, he/she will be provided a lunch by the Day Care at a cost of $5. This will be added to your bill. |
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Snacks: |
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Nutritional snacks are served morning and afternoon each day. |
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Treats: |
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Your child is welcome to bring treats for the group on their birthday (it is helpful if we know in advance). |
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Financial Information (subject to change): |
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Fees: |
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Infants 6 weeks - 1 year: $25 per day, or $125 per week, per child
Children 1 - 2 years: $21 per day, or $105 per week
Children 3 years and up: $17 per day, or $85 per week, per child
Additional children will be $5 off the regular daily fee.
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Fees for school age children: |
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Before and after school fee is $5.00 per child per day. Days off school, $17 per day for one child, $29 for two children. If a full week of care is needed, regular child care rates (above) apply.
A complete and detailed day care handbook is available at the church. |
