A part-time child development program
(512) 396-3236
We are proud to be a part of our
community’s efforts
to provide family support and quality
care for our children.
A Ministry of First United Methodist
Church
The Ministry of MDOCP
Our
Mission…
Because we believe that all
children are gifts from God, our mission is to minister to their families
by providing a quality part-time program which offers opportunities for
spiritual, social, and academic growth.
Our Philosophy…
MDOCP focuses on learning in a pre-school
environment through guided play and planned lessons. We prepare children
for school through a variety of educational experiences and choices. We
acknowledge God's love for children and encourage children to explore
their relationship with God. We provide each child with a warm and caring
environment that encourages all facets of learning, growth, and
development.
Our Goals…
In our classrooms, our teachers strive to
meet the following goals for our children:
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Nurture the development of
positive self esteem.
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Enhance curiosity,
creativity, and imagination which will promote a lifelong love for
learning.
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Encourage interactions with
others in a mutually trusting and respectful way.
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Increase understanding of
the world through hands-on exploration and experimentation.
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Foster communication skills
including spoken language as well as reading readiness.
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Provide opportunities to
aquire and refine basic physical skills (gross and fine motor).
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Expand awareness of good
health and safety practices.
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Create an understanding of
God’s love and promote Christian values.
Our History…
Established in 1986 as a simple baby
sitting service, Mother’s Day Out has a long tradition of providing loving
care to families in San Marcos and the surrounding area.
As the program has grown, we have evolved
into an excellent pre-kindergarten program as well as a fun place for
infants and toddlers to grow and learn. We developed a school-wide age
appropriate curriculum that incorporates weekly chapel and fine arts. And
we have earned a reputation for helping children have a smooth transition
into school through our pre-reading activities. Our name changed with our
program as we added the words Christian Preschool to our name.
Our Teachers…
MDOCP has an experienced, educated, and
professional staff. We are proud that many of our teachers have a
Bachelor’s degree in education.
Our Guidelines…
MDOCP is licensed by the Texas State
Department of Protective and Regulatory Services and operates at all times
in accordance with the Texas Minimum Standards and Guidelines for child
care facilities. Furthermore, MDOCP strives to exceed these minimum
standards to provide an excellent environment for children!
General Information
Schedule
MDOCP is open Monday through Thursday
from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and operates following the San Marcos Public
School calendar for major holidays and school closings.
Child/Staff Ratios
MDOCP has programs for children ages 3
months through Pre-Kindergarten. Each classroom has two teachers with
limited enrollment to ensure personal attention for every child.
Chapel
A weekly chapel experience is provided
using a program called Godly Play, where children hear stories from the
Bible told with special manipulatives.
Music/Fine Arts
Children participate weekly in a program
designed to encourage creative expression through song, dance,
instruments, pretending and poetry.
Please call us with your questions. We
would love to share more about our program!
(512)
396-3236
