General Information about AUMC's Day School
The purpose of the Arapaho United Methodist Church Day School is to provide an opportunity for children to work and play in a nurturing, Christian atmosphere. Emphasis is placed on developmentally appropriate creative and preacademic activities which will enable each child to develop physically, intellectually, socially and emotionally. Contact Sharon Groves, Day School Director at 972-231-1005 or via email for more information.
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Faculty and Classes
Teachers are selected for their love and concern for children. They are qualified through education, training, experience and specialized skills to work with preschool children. In the interest of a productive learning environment, our classes are limited in size. The Day School accepts and welcomes children of all races, color and creeds.
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Hours
The Day School is in session Monday through Friday from 8:45am until 11:45am, September through May, following the Richardson ISD calendar. An optional extended day is available from 11:45am until 2:00pm. For more information on our extended program, visit our POW-WOW page.
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Age Requirement
To be eligible for enrollment, a child must be the designated age as of September 1st of the current school year. Day School classes begin for children who are 2 1/2 years old.
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Curriculum
The curriculum is designed around thematic units to help each child gain self-confidence, independence and an awareness of our world. The experiences provided are based on knowledge of the child's physical, social, emotional and intellectual developmental needs. The curriculum includes large and small muscle activities, art, music, science, pre-math and pre-reading activities, language and listening skills, problem solving, and social interaction.
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Parent Involvement
Parent involvement and participation in the Day School are encouraged and are an important component of our program. Parents are welcome to visit the classes during the day and perhaps share a talent or hobby. Parents are given the opportunity to sign up as monthly helpers to provide special snacks and holiday parties.
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Additional Facts
Early Morning care is available for a charge from 8:15am until 8:45am. Information is made available to parents wishing to organize carpools with other families. Tuition assistance is available if needed.
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Special Events
The Day School offers several special events for the families throughout the year:
• Family Pizza Night
• Fall Open House
• Halloween Costume Parade
• Donuts with Dad
• Mother's Day Teas
• Music Program
• Year End Family Picnic
• Holiday Classroom Parties
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Day School Tuition and Fees for 2010-11
2 day class (TTh) $105 / month
2 day PreK $110 / month
3 day class (MWF) $140 / month
3 day PreK $145 / month
5 day PreK $215 / month
Extended day $8 / day
Contact Sharon Groves, Day School Director at 972-231-1005 or via
email for more information.