Monday, September 06, 2010
Ownership

Open Arms Christian Early Childhood Center is a non-profit, Christian, early childhood program operated by Holy Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Bloomington, Minnesota.  A Board established by the congregation oversees Open Arms.

Staff

The Director and the staff of Open Arms have educational backgrounds and experience that meet and exceed the Minnesota Department of Human Services licensing requirements.  Each child's homebase is staffed with qualified caregivers and certified teachers.  Volunteers and members of Holy Emmanuel Lutheran Church provide hands and hearts to assist in care and enhance your child's day.

Hours of Operation

Open Arms Childcare Program:

6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Half-Day Preschool Program:

A.M. Session: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday (3 to 5 years old)
P.M Session: 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (3 to 5 years old)
Flexible scheduling is available.

Available Discounts

Members of Holy Emmanuel Lutheran Church, whose child is enrolled full time, receive a 15% discount on tuition, based on current Holy Emmanuel membership requirements.

Open Arms offers a discount to families with more than one child who is enrolled full time.  See the director for a current list of discounts.

Purpose Statement

Open Arms Christian Early Childhood Center offers to families a caring, non-judgmental, supportive environment.  Children's development is enhanced by opportunities that meet the individual needs of the whole child: spiritual, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative.  The lovingly secure, age-appropriate environment is culturally sensitive and encourages children to learn through their play.

Programs Offered

Open Arms offers the following programs:

  • Full and Part-time Child Care operating year round for children ages 6 weeks through Preschool.
  • Half-Day Preschool (September through May) for children ages 33 months to Pre-Kindergarten.
  • Before and after Kindergarten childcare.
  • Pre-registered hourly childcare.
  • School-age childcare available kindergarten through 12 years old.
Field Trips

Field trips and nature walks are an important part of the educational program and will be taken periodically to nearby places.  A small fee will be charged to defray transportation/program costs.  A first aid kit and emergency cards are taken by Open Arms staff on all field trips and walks.  Children are required to wear appropriate clothing and tennis shoes with socks.  Adequate adult supervision will be provided by staff and parent volunteers.

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