26-27 Moms Day Out Fall/Spring Enrollment

Thank you for choosing the Claremore First Mom's Day Out Program. Our goals are to provide safe and quality care, give Christian nurturing, show God’s love, and have fun! 

Mission Statement: Altering the world by impacting people for Jesus! 

Our Core Values: 

• Everything for His Glory 
• Everybody Needs Jesus 
• The Word Brings Life 
• Disciples make Disciples
• Known by Our Love 
• Real and Radical Faith
• Family Matters

Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 am - 2:45 pm

Online Registration/Enrollment/Tuition Payment
Parents have the convenience of registering, enrolling, and paying tuition on our church website. Please note that after you register, you’ll need to continue to the enrollment section. These are two different actions. After you register, you’ll receive an email confirming your registration.

• Registration/Supply Fee - $100.00 for the year. $50.00 for once-a-week enrollment Tuition
• A $25.00 late fee will be added to the tuition if not paid by the 15th of each month.
• If you choose to unenroll your child before the Spring Semester, you will not be charged for the remaining balance due on your account.
• There is no reduction in tuition for absences. However, if classes are dismissed by the Director for various reasons, adjustment of tuition MAY be assessed and implemented depending on the circumstances. The MDO program is fully funded by its parents, and it is up to you to follow these guidelines as set forth.
• Drop-In Fee $25 per day/$20 for each additional child (approval by the Director)

Tuition Summary

• Tuition is per child enrolled
• Discounts apply only when full semester tuition is paid in advance
• Regular monthly rates apply when paying month-to-month

Enrollment in Claremore First MDO is open to the community and is designed to meet the needs of children, ages 6 months through Pre-K. Re-enrollment takes place yearly, with priority given to those who are currently enrolled.

MDO accepts children who need some special accommodations on a case-by-case basis only. If the child is able to assimilate into an inclusive setting (other students and activities), then we may enroll the child on a trial basis AFTER a meeting with the Director. Based on the successful results of the trial, the child can continue attending. MDO does not have the training, shadow teachers, one-on-one helpers, or facility modifications to accept every child with a special need.

Daily Guidance
Our daily learning and activities will be Bible-story driven. Our teachers will choose which Bible stories they want to teach and will plan activities to coincide with the story. We will also use monthly themes to help our students have a fun time learning and playing. Please refer to your child’s class calendar and the teacher’s information for the themes, Bible stories, and other information about your child’s day.

Important Dates for 2026/2027

• September 2nd - Meet the teacher (individual times will be scheduled)
• September 8th - First Day of MDO
• October 15th - Fall Break
• November 24th & 26th - Thanksgiving Break
• December 17th - Last day of class before Christmas Break
• January 6th - Classes Resume
• February 11th - Valentines Parties
• March 16th & 18th - Spring Break
• March 25th - Easter Celebration
• May 13th - Last Day of MDO

Parents, please provide the following

• Wet Wipes
• Backpack with an extra change of clothes
• Lunch w/sippy cup
• Nap time buddy for rest time only
• Diapers
• Blanket
• Vinyl or cloth roll-up nap mat
• Enrollment Forms/Immunization Records
• Diaper rash cream if needed
• Other supplies requested by the teacher

**Please do not bring toys from home for your child to play with during school hours.

Babies/1’s- We will provide sheets for the pack-n-plays that we will wash each Thursday. We will send home blankets/pillows when needed for washing.

Absences
If your child is unable to attend, please call by 9:30am. If your child is absent for more than one week due to illness/injury, please contact the Preschool Director to discuss options.

Security
For the safety of the children and staff, parents or other adults accompanying the children will not be allowed into the hallway at drop-off in the morning or during the school day. If you need to come in to pay tuition or speak to the Preschool Director, you must sign in, giving your reason for entry and receive a visitor’s badge before entering the school. All teachers working for Claremore First MDO have passed an OSBI background check as well as have a sexual abuse awareness and prevention training certificate.

Morning Drop-off Arrival
The church parking lot is one-way only. Enter the First Kids parking lot traveling West from Will Rogers Blvd. DO NOT TURN LEFT FROM WILL ROGERS. Either park in the lot or stop under the portico, where a teacher will meet you to take your child into the building. Exit either left or right onto Florence.

If you park in the lot, you will take your child to meet a teacher under the portico at the First Kids entrance. They will then welcome your child and get them safely to their classroom. We will be ready to take your child until 9:00 am. If you arrive after that time, you’ll need to bring your child inside, sign in, receive a visitor’s badge, and then take your child to their room. DO NOT PARK UNDER THE PORTICO TO PARK AND LEAVE YOUR CAR.

If your child is enrolled in the Nursery, you will bring your child into the entrance of the nursery door where your teacher will meet you to take the child into the room. Parents are NOT allowed into the rooms unless invited in by the teacher.

Afternoon pick-up
Our afternoon pickup procedure will vary depending on the number and sizes of classes from year to year, as well as the weather on a particular day. The Director will determine the exact procedure before the start of our MDO year and inform you in that regard before the first day of class.

We will only release your child to their parents/guardians or to those individuals listed on the child’s authorized pick-up list. You will be given a “Pick-Up Card.” This card must be shown in order for the child to be released. After the teachers are familiar with those picking up their children, the Pick-Up card will not be necessary. This card will be useful for others you have asked to pick up your child. If you need extra cards, please request them from your child’s teacher.

Outdoor activities
Classes will have outdoor recess, weather permitting. Please make sure to bring appropriate coats/jackets for playing outside. We WILL go out in cold weather as long as the wind chill temperature is above freezing!

Nursing moms
We would love to accommodate nursing moms, and we will have a nursing area ready. However, our teachers will be feeding your child at other times throughout the day, so it would be preferential if your child is able to drink from a bottle as well. This will provide both child and teacher the benefit of comforting and nourishing your child while you are away.

Medical Information
Children should not come to school if they are sick, even if they just have a minor sore throat. If your child has had the following symptoms within the past 24 hours, they should not be brought to school:

• Fever
• Vomiting or diarrhea (even if associated with teething)
• Any symptoms of the usual childhood diseases – scarlet fever, chicken pox, flu, strep throat,
• bronchitis or measles.
• Common cold
• Sore Throat
• Frequent, bad cough
• Any rash
• Any skin infection: boil, ringworm, impetigo
• Pink eye and other eye infections (all eye infections are contagious): the child must be on medication for 24 hours before returning to school.

Three-year-old students need to be completely potty-trained in order to attend MDO.

Fully potty trained usually means that a child can consistently recognize, communicate and manage their bathroom needs with little to no help. Here are some indicators:

• Tells you (or goes on their own) when they need to go to the bathroom.
• Gets to the potty in time, most of the time.
• Pulls pants up/down with minimal help.
• Has few accidents. Occasional ones are still normal at this age, especially during naps.
• Wipes on their own with minimal help.
• Washes hands afterwards.

We do realize that 3’s will still need some help when it’s time to go to the bathroom, and our teachers are happy to assist. However, if your 3-year-old is not consistently maintaining the indicators above before the start of MDO in September, you should probably wait to enroll until they can consistently accomplish those tasks.

Biting
Unfortunately, biting can sometimes occur when toddlers/preschoolers are together. If this happens, the child will be told “No, do not bite” and will be removed from the situation to sit in timeout for one minute per age. Parents of both parties will be notified. Confidentiality will be kept. We will work with the child who bit to work towards alleviating any further instances. However, if a child continues to bite, the Director will contact parents to discuss either suspension of attendance or removal from the program.

Discipline and Guidance
Discipline and guidance shall be consistent and based on understanding child development. It will promote self-discipline and acceptable behavior. There will be no cruel punishment and no child shall ever receive corporal punishment. The method of discipline used at MDO for inappropriate behavior will begin with redirection--helping the child become involved in an appropriate activity. If redirection does not alleviate inappropriate behavior, the teacher will continue to talk to the student about what is a better way to choose. Parents will be notified regarding their child’s behavior for the day in order to work with us on a solution to the inappropriate behavior.

Birthdays
We will recognize birthdays for our students. If you wish to bring a special snack for your child’s birthday, please make sure to contact your child’s teacher to make plans for this.

Labeling
Please label ALL backpacks, coats, jackets, sweaters, hats, and scarves with your child’s name.

Shoes
Students are required to wear either tennis shoes or sandals with a strap around the heel. NO FLIP FLOPS or shoes that don’t have a heel strap.