Welcome to Van Meter United Methodist Kids Care
Director: Jess Jaspers | Kids Care Phone: 491-1198 |
Email: kidscare@vmumc.com |
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Enrollment forms: Summer 2022 enrollment is CLOSED. Summer 2023 enrollment will open to new families on January 2, 2023. An enrollment form will be posted that day. Places will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Fall 2023 enrollment for before- and after-school care will open to new families on March 6, 2023. An enrollment form will be posted that day. Places will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Kids Care Parent Handbook |
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Statement of Purpose
• Kids Care is a not-for-profit DHS licensed childcare center for elementary-age students.
• It is an outreach ministry of the Van Meter United Methodist Church to Van Meter and surrounding communities.
• It is our purpose to provide quality before and after school child care to elementary children. We will help develop character-building traits such as respect, responsibility, and charity to others through organized activities, including Bible stories, devotions, and prayer.
• Our activities will foster an awareness of Christ, such as actions and attitudes in our response to others and self. We will strive to create an atmosphere where the connections between faith and life can be made.
• We operate a facility to meet the needs of children in compliance with the law of the State of Iowa.
Health Procedures
We have procedures to help us stay safe and healthy. Key elements include:
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All children will be dropped off by parents or guardians at the kitchen door.
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NO PARENTS OR GUARDIANS ARE ALLOWED IN THE CHURCH.
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All children will wash their hands right as they walk into the church.
Kids Care Schedule
• School year hours are
K-5 children children ages 4-5 attending PM preschool session at Van Meter Elementary |
• We are closed on all major holidays: part of Christmas break, July 3-4, Thanksgiving & the day after, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.
• Un-scheduled early dismissal / late start days from school: Child care will be provided for an additional $5 per day.
• In-service days, spring break: care will be provided for $30/day per child.
• If the school is closed due to weather, Kids Care will also be closed.
• Summer Hours: 6:45 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
• Summer Program begins the week of May 31. (We are closed Memorial Day.)
K-5 Transportation to/from School
The school provides bus transportation. Pick Up is at approximately 7:50 a.m. and drop off at approximately 3:15 p.m.
School Year (2022-2023) Fee Schedule
K-5 |
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Pre-School
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Summer 2022 Fee Schedule
• Registration fee: $15 (includes t-shirt) (non-refundable)
• full week: $155
• 3 days (M, W, F): $99/week
• 2 days (T, Th): $68/week
• Field trips fees are included.
Director: Jess Jaspers
Phone: 491-1198 . . . . . . . . . . . . Email: Kidscare@vmumc.com