Author: Christina Roe

OUR PURPOSE
To provide a Christian toddler experience for children 16 months to 36 months of age.
To provide group activity for the child and to promote satisfactory Christian behavior.
To encourage development of spirit, mind, and body and to promote free expression in the children.
To maintain a Christian atmosphere incorporating appropriate learning resources, including Christian songs, videos, and Bible Stories.

2022-2023 School Calendar

First Day/Welcome Back		Monday	August 22
Labor Day	Center Closed	Friday	September 2
Labor Day	Center Closed	Monday	September 5
Thanksgiving	Center Closed	Thu-Fri	Nov. 24-25
Christmas Break (Preschool)		Mon-Fri	Dec. 19-30
Christmas	Center Closed	Mon-Fri	Dec. 26-30
School Resumes			TBD
Parent/Teacher Conference	No Preschool	Thursday	February 16
	No Preschool	Friday	February 17
Spring Break	No Preschool	Mon-Fri	Apr. 3-7
Good Friday	Center Closed	Friday	April 7
Class Resumes		Monday	April 10
Memorial Day	Center Closed	Friday	May 26
Memorial Day	Center Closed	Monday	May 29
July 4th	Center Closed	Mon-Fri	July 3-7
End of Year Reset	Center Closed	Mon-Fri	Aug 14-18

Child Care available all school year long on weekdays with these exceptions:
*No Child Care on Holidays.
*No Child Care on Friday after Thanksgiving.
*No Child Care on Good Friday
*No Child Care Dec. 26-Dec. 30.

Zion Lutheran Toddler Care
2022 - 2023
BRING A FRIEND
3401 E. River Rd.
Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858
(989)772-1516
www.zionlutheranpreschoolecc.com
zionlutheranpreschool48858@gmail.com
Enrollment Link:
https://enrollments.smartcare.com/ZionLutheranECC

ABOUT OUR TODDLER PROGRAM
Our Zion Lutheran Toddler Care is a state licensed program for children ages 16 months to 36 months. The following are the guidelines that we follow for this program.
Age:
Ages in this room range from 16 months to 36 months. Please note that when your child is 33 months (2.9 years), registration into our preschool and child care would be an option.
Yearly Calendar:
Toddler Care is offered throughout the whole year except on national holidays, the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, and one week during the summer (for whole building cleaning). Toddler care may also be cancelled on days of inclement weather.
Hours of Care:
Our Toddler Care will be open daily from 7:30am - 5:30pm.
Cost of Toddler Care:
Parents may choose one of the following options for Toddler Care:
Option 1: $7/child/hour
Option 2: $45/child/day
Option 3: $200/child/week
Additional Notes about Cost:
All Toddler Care payments are due the previous week of care. Failure to make payments in a timely fashion may cause you to lose Toddler Care for your child.
There is a minimum of $50 per week for Toddler Care.
Any day reserved on a regular basis by a full or part time child must be paid for even if the child is absent. See Parent Handbook for complete cancellation policies.
Cancellation/absences must be notified daily.
The late fee for Toddler care is $5/15 minutes after 5:30pm.
Enrollment in Toddler Care:
In order to enroll your child in Toddler Care, please complete the enrollment form and include the non-refundable $100 registration fee, of which $60 will be used towards your first payment.
Meals:
All meals will need to be provided by the family. Children who are able to eat table food are provided a morning snack and afternoon snack. Parents need to supply cold lunch and a labeled toddler (sippy) cup. We will serve a breakfast brought from home until 8:00am.
Staff:
The Toddler Care Staff ratio is 4:1. The class size will be a maximum of twelve toddlers. The toddler room has a lead teacher that is qualified based on state guidelines.
Schedule:
7:30 - 8:00 Breakfast
8:00 - 8:30 Bathroom Break
8:30 - 9:15 Free Play
9:15 - 9:30 Clean Up
9:30 - 10:00 Snack (Jesus Time)
10:00 - 10:15 Bathroom Break
10:15 - 11:00 Outside
11:00 - 11:15 Bathroom Break
11:15 - 11:20 Clean Up
11:20 - 11:45 Lunch
11:45 - 12:00 Bathroom Break
12:00 - 2:00 Nap
2:00 - 2:30 Bathroom Break
2:30 - 3:00 Art
3:00 - 3:30 Snack (Story Time)
3:30 - 4:00 Music/Movement
4:00 - 4:15 Bathroom Break
4:15 - 5:00 Outside
5:00 - 5:30 Free Play