Day School

Call 373-1728 for availability.

The Day School of Forest Hills UMC is a vital ministry of our church and community. The children are loved, nurtured, and taught in an atmosphere of Christian compassion and caring. Your interest in the ministry indicates that you want for your children that which we strive  to provide: a safe, fun, learning center, where children can grow and mature while strengthening their natural process of development and learning. We consider it a privilege and honor to minister to our community in such a valuable way.

OUR MISSION
To create a nurturing environment:

• Centered around play, where each child is loved and celebrated for his/her unique gifts.
• Where in partnership with parents/caregivers we strive to develop the whole child: socially, emotionally, spiritually, physically and academically to their greatest potential so that they may be prepared for their next school environment.
• Where self esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect.
• Where children are educated and affirmed toward responsible behavior and positive character development by means of diverse programs, administered with the love of Christ.

AGES
We enroll children 6 weeks to 5 years of age.  We offer a 5-year Pre-K class for children with late summer and fall birthdays. Children's placement in each class is determined by his/her age by September 30th of each school year.  For our 3-5 year old classes, children MUST be potty trained in order to enroll in our program.

HOURS
Our hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our doors remain locked during these hours except during arrival and dismissal.  We also offer daily extended care from 2:00 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. (optional).

DAILY SCHEDULES
Our daily schedules and lesson plans are posted in each classroom.  Each day is structured around creative learning. Children participate in various, age appropriate activities that enhance and promote fine motor skills, lanuage development, creative expression, emotional development, letter & number recognition (for older children) and learning through play.

SPECIALS
In addition to our fun filled daily schedules, children also participate in chapel, music and spanish (ages 4&5 only).  We also schedule enjoyable activities throughout the year such as puppet shows, international day, pajama day, storytime, water day etc.

STAFF
Along with extensive experience with children, just about all our teachers have college degrees and half of our teachers are pursuing or have completed a Master Degree. In addition, all of our staff annually completes a minimum of 18 hours of continuing education including CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Detection.

REGISTRATION
Registration for Fall 2010/2011 has been completed. Please call us for availability and waiting list information. 

SUMMER CAMP 

Our summer camp for infants to 8 years old will be from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in the month of July. Lottery registration will be Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. for current students, siblings and church members. Lottery registration for the community will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Summer Camp Sessions are from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Session 1 - July 6th, 7th & 8th - Dodgeball/Kickball/BBQ/Water Play

Session 2 - July 13th, 14th & 15th - Basketball/Petting Zoo

Session 3 - July 20th, 21st & 22nd - Gymnastics/Tumbling/Pony Rides

Session 4 - July 27th, 28th & 29th - Soccer/Inflatbles

Our days are busy yet structured. The children will have playground time, snack, lunch, organized art and other fun activities. All of the themed events will be dependent on age and developed accordingly.

PLEASE NOTE
We model school closings for holidays, breaks and inclement weather according to the Williamson County School System.

 Please feel free to call 615-373-1728 or email us to set up a visit or to inquire about availability in our licensed, three-star program. We thank you in advance for considering our school for your child.