First Ozark Christian Learning Center

The Christian Learning Center is an outreach ministry of First Ozark. Its mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for little ones, promoting the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children. With a focus on Christian teaching, the CLC provides developmentally appropriate activities while utilizing the Abeka curriculum (an academic resource based on biblical principles).

 

Program objectives are to help each child:


 -Experience God's love through the love of teachers and staff


 -Feel his/her self-worth as a child of God


 -Become prepared for the next stage of development


 -Reach his/her potential in a safe, supportive, nurturing environment


 -Learn to work together in a fair and caring way


 -Begin the process of becoming independent as well as accepting of guidance


 -Become aware of the beautiful world God has created


 -Learn to follow directions and listen


-Express him/herself through music, art, and play


Building Generations of Faith

Thank you to everyone for your interest and for being a part of our Building Generations of Faith campaign! Psalm 145:4 has been selected as our campaign scripture verse. Our church has and will hold true to this verse throughout our campaign. Psalm 145:4 states, “One generation commends your words to another; they tell of your mighty acts.”


See images of blueprints and plans shown below!


Buy-A-Brick Program

First Ozark Christian Learning Center is launching a personalized brick fundraiser! All proceeds from your support of this walkway will fund our new CLC building project, the future Kingsley Christian Learning Center. These bricks make great gifts in honor or in memory of a loved one! An order form is listed below that can be downloaded, printed, and brought by the church or, you can submit your form online at https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/FirstOzarkCLC


Buy-A-Brick Order Form

 

Admission & Fee Schedule

Prices in effect beginning June 6, 2022

ADMISSION

The following items will be required for admission:

  • Enrollment Packet
  • Certificate of Immunization
  • Annual, non - refundable registration fee ($25)
  • First week's tuition payment


FEES

  • Registration Fee: $25 (Paid Annually, Billed on April statement, Non-Refundable)
  • Supply Fee: $75 (2x each school year, Billed each August/Fall & January/Winter for EACH child)
  • Field Trips/Special Events: Amounts vary throughout the year
  • Pre-K Weekly Reader & T - Shirt Fee: $12 (September) 
  • Late Pick-up Fee: We close at 6:00 p.m. daily. There is a $2 per minute charge for late pick-up beginning at 6:00 p.m. Consistent tardiness will result in permanent dismissal. Late fees must be paid at the time of late pick-up or the next morning at drop off.
  • Returned Check Fee: $36
  • Past Due Account Fee: Weekly fees are DUE by the Wednesday of the week of service being provided. A $25.00 late fee is applied daily after Wednesday of the week of service.
  • Your child may be refused admittance if your account is delinquent. Accounts unpaid by the Wednesday of the week of service being provided are considered delinquent. Payments may be made by cash, check, or money order. Payments can be made to the church office or the CLC office on the Second floor. Tuition is charged by the number of Mondays in each month. Your prompt payment is appreciated. Statements are sent out the first Monday of each month.


Thank you for trusting us with the care of your child! We are serving Christ by caring for your child!


Weekly Tuition

  • Infants to 18 months: $135
  • 19 months to Pre-K4: $130
  • Second Child (Full-time): $115
  • Third Child (Full-time): $105
  • Morning Preschool K3 and K4 (8 a.m. to 11 a.m.): $95
  • (After School Club - during school year) - Lisenby School age children (includes transportation: $75, Second child: $65
  • School Age Summer Program and School Breaks
  • School Age Children--Full Time: $130, School age drop-in: $35 per day, second child: $25 per day


Daily Schedule & Activities

SCHEDULE

First Ozark Christian Learning Center accepts children beginning at 6:30 a.m. All children must be picked up by 6:00 p.m. Children arriving after 9:00 a.m. will no be included in the daily lunch. 


6:30 - 7:50 a.m.                  Arrival Time/Breakfast

8:00 a.m.                            Classes Begin

11:00  - 11:30 a.m.            Lunch/Alternating Schedules

11:30 - 12:00 p.m.             Prepare for Rest time

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.               Restful/Quite time

2:00 - 2:30 p.m.                 Organization/Bathroom/Clean up

2:30 - 3:00 p.m.                 Snack Time/Parent Pickup begins

3:00 - 6:00 p.m.                 Play Activities (Gym, Playground, Classroom)

6:00 p.m.                            First Ozark Christian Learning Center Closes


** Schedules will vary from class to class in details. Please see your teacher for more detailed schedule.**


ACTIVITIES

First Ozark Christian Learning Center offers a variety of learning activities which may include, but are not limited to:


 -Abeka Curriculum

 -Bible Stories and/or Story-time

 -Music and Art

 -Science, Math, and/or Language Arts activities

 -Gross and fine motor skill activities

 -Supervised play

 -Group projects

 -Appropriate field trips for preschool and school-aged children. 

 


 

leadership

The First Ozark Christian Learning Center has an active board of directors, who strive to make decisions that will best suit our children and staff. Our director, Britney Johnson, has also dedicated her time and energy to improving our programs in order to best serve our children.


To contact Britney, call our church office or send an email to clc@firstozarkumc.org.