About the Program
Being a parent is an incredible joy, but it also can be exhausting, that is why St. Thomas Kid’s Day Out was developed, to offer an extra hand. KDO provides a ministry to the church family and community parents who could use a few hours alone while their kids play in a safe and fun environment. It is a Christ-centered program for children ages 6wks-5years. St. Thomas has two Kid’s Day Out Programs. Each is a two-day-a- week program from 9a.m.-2p.m. You may choose to enroll your children on Wednesdays and Fridays in Kid’s Day Out 1 or Mondays and Thursdays in Kid’s Day Out 2. With fall, spring, and summer semesters, we operate nearly year-round. Classes are staffed by loving, experienced caregivers. We provide a quality educative experience for the children in a nurturing environment designed to bring out the best in each child. Our child care approach is more than babysitting.
How to Enroll
Before your child is admitted, we must have the following complete and on file:
Registration/ Medical Release Form
Copy of Child’s Current Immunization Record
Copy of Insurance Card
Enrollment Fee
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Children are placed by their age before August 15th.
We invite you to come take a tour and see our facility in use. Call 479-750-3342 to make an appointment.
What’s an average day like
Our children are having fun while learning of Christ’s love. Parents can rest assured that their child is socially interacting and being intellectually stimulated in a loving environment. All classes, except the nursery, have a structured schedule. We teach a curriculum that includes a Bible story, craft, songs, and preschool learning using finger plays, songs, puppets, creative play, story time and other activities. Their day also includes recreation, snacks, rest time, free play in centers, such as home living, and manipulative including Play-doh, blocks, and games. Kid’s Day Out also issues monthly newsletters highlighting upcoming activities and events and maintains a parent communication bulletin board. We invite you to experience the joy in watching your children gain an understanding of the Bible and begin to build their own relationship with Christ.