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General Information Weekdays Within The Ark is a quality, Christian program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers; available to Northside members and to our community. Drop-in care by reservation only is available. Monday - Friday, 8:45 am - 12:30 pm.

Registration Register Online at www.northsideumc.org Parents must complete a registration form for each child, have a current Certificate of Immunization from the State of Georgia, Signed the NUMC Release of Liability Waiver Form, and submit an annual registration fee of $60.

Reservations In order to provide quality care, child/teacher ratios must be maintained in each classroom. Therefore, reservations are required, and limited spaces are available each day. TO MAKE A RESERVATION, EMAIL [email protected] .

All payments are due upon arrival. Payments will not be accepted during pick-up time. For your convenience, you may also choose to pay weekly or monthly, by cash or check. If your check is returned, there will be a $25 returned check fee due upon your next visit. 2nd Visit within 3rd Visit within 4th Visit within 5th Visit within Tuition 1st Visit same week same week same week same week $35 $25 $20 $20 $20

Weekdays Within The Ark Cancellation Policy: If you cancel your reservation within our office hours of 8am to 3pm, Monday – Friday, prior to the day of your scheduled reservation, you will not be charged a cancellation fee. *Cancellations made any time after 3pm the day before your scheduled reservation, over the weekend or cancellations made on the day of your scheduled reservation will be charged a cancellation fee of $20.

Illness Your child should be kept home if he/she has had a fever or has been ill within the previous 24 hours or has symptoms of pink eye, excessive loose bowel movements, and skin rash including Molluscum, nausea, or colored mucus discharge. If you child becomes ill while at Weekday, you will be called to pick up your child. You are required to be reachable by phone any time your child is in our care.

Daily Activities Your child will enjoy well-rounded and developmentally appropriate experiences; incorporating bible lessons, movement, music, books, art, and gross and fine motor play opportunities. Your child will be cared for by caregivers who are trained periodically throughout each year of their employment and have completed Safe Sanctuary training, and passed a reference and yearly background check requirements. Our caregivers have many years of service between them here at Northside. Our newest addition joined our staff in January of 2008 and our two veteran employees have been working with the children of Northside since 1995. What to Bring For Babies Diaper bags should be equipped with: Disposable diapers and a complete change of clothing, bottles- enough for baby’s stay (must be well labeled), Pacifier (if applicable) and bib.

For Crawlers & Young Toddlers Disposable diapers and a complete change of clothing. Sipper cup with your child’s name on it. We will provide water. Please limit items that must be spoon-fed to one or two selections. Pack a spoon suitable for your child with his/her container of food. Finger foods should be limited to dry foods like cheese, meat sticks, Cheerios, and chunks of vegetables. Please no spaghetti, cottage cheese, pimento cheese, of mashed food.

For Older Toddlers Disposable diapers/pull-ups and a complete change of clothing. Please send a sipper cup with your child’s name on it. We will provide water. Please do not send items that need to be spoon-fed. Finger foods should be limited to dry foods like cheese, meat sticks, Cheerios, and chunks of vegetables. Please no spaghetti, cottage cheese, pimento cheese, or mashed food.

For Preschool-Aged Children Please provide a snack and a lunch for your child in a labeled lunch bag and a complete change of clothing.

Due to the increase of various allergies, Weekdays Within the Ark will no longer provide a snack for your child. Parents are responsible for providing their child a snack. We are asking parents not to include any foods containing nut products or oils. NUMC Children’s Ministries is NUT AWARE. We will do our best to provide a safe environment for children with allergies.