Children Come First
Our Mission:
The Children Come First program will provide a safe, loving, Christian environment designed to enrich learning, cooperation, and character development.
What We Offer you:
l Licensed Child Care
l Loving, Caring, Trained Staff
l Reasonable Hourly or Weekly Rates
l Open Monday – Friday
l Located within Walking Distance from MSU
l Age appropriate equipment for Fine and Gross Motor Skill Development
l Individualized infant care to accommodate your baby’s schedule
l Class schedules to provide your preschooler with structure and diverse learning opportunities
l Circle time
l Well equipped fenced playground with plenty of room and a gym for indoor play on bad weather days
Hours to meet your needs:
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
About our caregivers
All caregivers have current CPR, First Aid, and Food handler’s certifications. Each member of our staff completes an orientation program before starting to work. In addition they are required to receive 20 training hours each year.
What classroom will your child be in?
e Infants (3 months – 11 months)
e Toddlers (12 months –24 months)
e 2 – 3 year olds
e 3 - 4 year olds
e 4 – 5 year olds
Class placement is dependant on age, developmental readiness, and space available.
We provide a morning and afternoon snack.
Children should bring a sack lunch and drink. Infants and Toddlers have lunch at 11:00 a.m. Older children have lunch at 11:45 a.m.
Our after school program
Children Come First is also available to pick up grade school children from the following schools (divided into 3 van routes):
bBrook Village, Ben Franklin, McGaha
bCrockett, Ben Milam
bFain, Fowler
We provide an afternoon snack for After School Children.
What you need to enroll:
aComplete enrollment packet
aCurrent shot record & medical release
aPayment for the enrollment fee and the first week of care
Please turn in your information at least one working day before your child will begin care.
Options to assure fees you can afford
If you need full time care:
$35.00 enrollment fee
infants $95.00 per week
toddlers $90.00 per week
potty trained & up $87.00 per week
If you need part time or drop in care:
$25.00 enrollment fee
$3.15 per hour (2 hour minimum)
If you need After School care:
Full time:
$35.00 enrollment fee
$35.00 per week
Part time:
$25.00 enrollment fee
$9.00 per day
Do you Qualify for financial aid?
If you qualify for Financial Aid at Vernon College or if you have received TANF benefits in the last 12 months, there may be a program to help you.
We provide referrals to help you find the financial assistance you need.
How do I find out more?
Come see us!
At Children Come First parents are always welcome. We know how important your child is and we want you to know that your child is having a wonderful time.
If your child is in our center you are more than welcome to stop by for a visit. If you are just thinking about using our center, we would love for you and your child to come take a look around.
You may stop by at any time. If you would like to call ahead we are happy to answer your questions or set up a time to give you a tour.
Catherine Earley, Director JoAnne Hartman, Assistant Dir. (940) 687-2231
