Hopkinsville First United Methodist Church
Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Mother's Day Out

Mother's Day Out is a ministry of Hopkinsville FUMC for over 30 years.  Although each new year brings change to our program, the purposes remain the same:
  • We strive to provide socialization and age-appropriate learning experiences for our youngest children in a loving, Christian atmosphere.
  • At the same time, we are offering moms or other caregivers a few hours to tend to their needs.
Ages for children: 16 to 36 months as of October 1, 2009.
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 8am-1pm through May 2010
 
A safe environment is very important to us.  We abide by the two adult rule, whereby two adults will be with the children at all times during MDO.
 
Developmentally appropriate activities include:
  • Outside Play on our toddler/twos playground (Indoor Play during cold or inclement weather)
  • Art
  • Group Time: finger plays, songs, stories, conversation, music and dancing
  • Prayer and Snack (provided by MDO unless child brings own snack)
  • Free Play
  • Rest Time
  • Limited Video Time 
8:00 - 8:45            Free Play
8:45 - 9:00            Music
9:00 - 9:15            Outdoor  Play (weather    
                                                                    permitting)
10:00 - 10:15        Art
10:15 - 10:30        Circle Time
10:30 - 11:00        Free Play
11:00 - 11:30        Lunch (parent provided)
11:30 - 12:00        Outdoor Play (weather
                                                                    permitting)
12:00 - 12:30        Story Time
12:30 - 1:00          Free Play
  
The program is available to Hopkinsville FUMC children and also to community children. If space is available, any child may attend from the age of 16 months to 36 months.  Children of FUMC members and attendees will be given first priority for reserved spaces.  Any additional reserved spaces will be made available to community children.
  
Parents must complete a registration form (available in the office, MDO room or click here to fill one out online) before a child may attend.  There is no registration fee.  New children may register at any time during the year as space permits. 
  
Reserved Spaces
There are reserved spaces available each day.  Reserved spaces are for the same day each week.
     - One day a week: $50/month
     - Two days a week: $100/month
Payment is due the first week of each month.
 
Drop-Ins (if space is available)
$5/hour; Payment is due when you pick up your child.  Please sign up at least one day in advance.