Mountain Brook Baptist Church
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
ELC DROP IN CARE
 
Contact Phone Number - 205-803-3490
 
The Mountain Brook Baptist Church Children’s Ministry and the Early Learning Center have combined efforts to provide a Drop-In Care ministry for your children. Our program provides developmental care in a Christian atmosphere. Children will have fun and exciting days while receiving nurturing care and loving guidance daily.

Drop-In Care is available to church members, parents of children in the ELC and if space is available to the community. Children between the ages of 2 months and 4 years may attend.  Availability is on a first come, first serve basis with priority to church members.

Drop-In Care will be provided Monday-Friday based on the childcare need. 
 
Program Features
  • State-of-the-art outdoor playgrounds
  • Indoor gym with developmentally-appropriate equipment available
  • State-of-the-art security system providing card access only to facilities
  • Safety and quality throughout all facilities
  • Children will be signed in and out daily by the parent
  • Children are cared for by a consistent teacher daily
  • Daily developmentally appropriate activities
 
Daily Bible Stories
  • Music and singing
  • Indoor and outdoor play time
  • Art activities
  • Morning snack provided
  • Developmentally appropriate activities and toys
 
Program Hours
  • 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • A $1.00 late fee per minute will be applied after 2:00 p.m.
Fees
  • $35.00 per child for the day or
  • $10.00 an hour

Reservation Information
  • Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of a registration form and the non-refundable payment of the daily fee.
  • Reservations can be made 1 week in advance and up to 24 hours before care is needed.
  • Reserve a Spot - Reservation forms can be picked up from the Half Day or Full Day offices, or you may download a form from the above link.
Illness and Medication
  • Children who are ill will not be allowed to stay. Children who become ill will need to be picked up within 30 minutes of parent being contacted.
  • Medicine will not be given to children while in our care. Please do not send medication in bottles or food.
 
Allergy Information

Parents of children with food allergies should indicate this on the registration form. It is the parent’s responsibility to be aware of the morning snack that is served and send a suitable replacement if needed. *Foods containing peanuts or peanut oil will not be served.
  • The following food items are not allowed:
    • popcorn
    • peanuts
    • gum
    • hard candy
    • carbonated drinks
    • If you must send grapes, they should be cut in half; hot dogs must be cut long ways, then diced.
 
Items parents should supply
  • Diapers/pull-ups/wipes
  • Change of clothes in a labeled bag
  • Labeled and pre-mixed bottles of formula and baby food
  • A nutritious lunch should be sent daily for children who will be staying until 11:00. Lunches should be sent that are ready-to-eat.
 
 
Early Learning Center Director - Julie Renta 803-3495 or julie@mbbc.org
Director of Children's Education -Sharon Howard 803-3445 or sharon@mbbc.org