Mother's Morning Out

We welcome you to our Mother's Morning Out information page.  The program is under the direction of Sue Oliver who has been Director since 1984.  She began bringing her daughter at that time and now Katie is part of the program as one of the workers. 

 

This is a "play program" where the children are free to play with various toys and learn social skills at an early age involving sharing, interaction with other children, imagination skills  and basic clean-up skills.  On some occasions, we do hands-on crafts and hand-eye coordination projects. 

 

Weather permitting, the children play outside in a safe (fenced-in), shaded  environment.  When it is not feasible to play outside, the children play in the church's gym with balls, various toys, etc.  We also at time ask the children to bring their riding toys for a fun and safe time of riding inside the gym.

 

Since this is free-play time, this allows parents to bring in their children at their convenience and not feel like they are missing a timed activity.

 

 

We are open Monday - Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. year-round.  Our program operates on the Cobb County school calendar for holidays and inclement weather days.  However, we do not close for teacher work days.

 

 

The direct phone number is 678-722-0236.  We are located within the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 4495 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta  30066.  You can also contact the church office at 770-993-4919.

 

 

We are state licensed and our teachers' are insured.  All workers undergo a criminal background check before employment.

 

 

Our approved ratio is 7 children to one adult.  However, we always have at least two workers per day.

 

 

Your child must be able to walk unassisted and can go during the morning without needing a nap.  Usually this is age one through 4 years old.  They may stay in the program if they turn 4 years old during the summer, but must leave for pre-K in the fall.

 

 

As all parents know, potty training comes at different ages.  We gladly will work with parents when THEY and their child is ready.  We prefer the children wear pulls-up until really ready for potting using.  The children are given the opportunity to go to the potty when necessary.  However, all children are given the opporunity to go to the bathroom assisted after snack and after lunch.  Diapers are also changed at this time (or whenever the need arises).

 

 

After opening at 9:30 a.m., we serve a non-sugary snack around 10:00 a.m.  This is usually fresh fruit and crackers. 

 

 

We do ask that you provide lunch for your child that is brought in a lunch box (preferably thermal).  We do have a small refrigerator and a microwave in our classroom so we can make sure that your child's lunch is at the proper temperature.  We have high chairs for the younger children and child-sized tables and chairs for those that are more comfortable eating at a table.   The children are assigned the same location each time they attend to help them better associate where "their" chair is located.  Lunch is served between 11:30 - 12.  Part of their lunch is served, they are then offered their beverage and then the remainder of their lunch if served.  If you send in a dessert, it is served after most of their lunch is eaten.

 

 

If your child is sick, please keep them at home.  We strive to keep germs away from our program!  Hands are washed before snack and lunch and we attempt to keep all noses wiped when necessary.  If your child becomes sick during the day, we will contact you immediately to come pick up your child.  If we verify that your child has a fever, when we call you, we will verify that it is okay to go ahead and give your child a fever-reducing medicine.   WE DO ASK THAT YOUR CHILD STAY AT HOME UNTIL THEY ARE SYMPTOM FREE FOR 24 HOURS.

 

 

There is a non-refundable registration fee of $50.00.  The MONTHLY cost is $50.00 per month/per day.  (i.e. If you only bring your child one day a week, you pay $50.00 for the month; two days per week = $100 a month; three days per week = $150 a month; four days per week = $200; and if you bring your child every day of the week = $250 a month).  You can determine how many days a week your child would like to

attend.

 

A drop-in fee is $20 for the day. 

 

Late fees are $1 per minute that you pick up your child after 1:30 p.m.  We encourage you to be on time.

 

Extended stay fees - If you need your child to stay past the 1:30 closing time, please make prior arrangements with either Sue Oliver or Katie Moore (678-925-1785).  The extended fees are $25 for the day.

 

 

We ask that you bring a complete change of clothes and appropriate number of diapers in a bag with your child's name clearly marked on the bag.  We ask that your children wear close-toed shoes.  When playing outside, clogs do not stay on your children's feet.  Depending on season, a light jacket and/or hat for playing outside.  Also, please bring your child's lunch.

 

 

We will gladly provide references upon request.  However, we have provided child care for many siblings.  We feel that so many of our "repeat" families have proven that we provide excellent care.