St. Mark Lutheran Childcare & Preschool: 2023-2024 Parent Handbook.pdf

St. Mark Lutheran Childcare and Preschool Philosophy
- Located at 1821 North 90th St., Omaha, Nebraska.
- Belief in nurturing children as gifts from God through a Christ-centered environment.
- Emphasis on learning through play, creative activities, Bible stories, music, art, snacks, and worship.
- Goals include leading children to know Jesus, teaching prayer, developing love for all people, and fostering spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and creative growth.

Goals
- Lead children to know Jesus as Savior.
- Teach children to pray.
- Develop love for all people.
- Stimulate opportunities for holistic development.
- Encourage expression of faith at home, church, and school.
- Provide nurturing environments for creative expression and motor skills development.
- Offer structured before and after school care with specific pricing.

Tuition and Registration
- Tuition is paid in advance, non-refundable, and consistent regardless of holidays or absences.
- Registration fees vary based on program type and dismissal time.
- Preschool tuition covers a nine-month period from September to May.
- Childcare fees are bundled with preschool and prepaid monthly.

Before and After School Care
- Before school care includes breakfast for 2, 3, or 5 days per week at specified rates.
- After school care offers two dismissal options with pricing based on frequency of attendance.

Out of School & Early Release Care
- Available for school-age children during early release days or when the school is not in session.
- Parents must choose from standard time blocks for drop-off and pick-up.

Policy Changes
- St. Mark Lutheran reserves the right to amend policies, with changes communicated to parents for acknowledgment.

Contact Information
- Childcare: [Insert contact details]
- School-Age Care: [Insert contact details]