Mother's Day Out

First Baptist Church of Altus Mother's Day Out is a weekday program with the primary objectives of providing parents with Christ-centered child care for their babies- preschool-aged children. Classes are held on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm.

For more information, contact the Preschool/Children's Office at (580) 482-1777.

 

****We currently have openings for the Mother's Day out for 3 & 4 year old class. They must be 42 months old by no later than August 1st. 

We are so excited about the new school year and want to welcome you to our fall program. Spots are filled for this school year, but you can join the waitlist by contacting Joyce Russell.

Mother's Day Out will operate from August 14th through May 16th and will observe the same holidays and bad weather days as the Altus Public School system. Our days of operation are Mondays and Thursdays, from 9:00am-2:30pm.

2023-2024 enrollment fees are:

• $40.00 per child, for the school year.

2023-2024 monthly fees are:

• One child $140.00
• Two children $280.00
• Three children $350.00

All enrollments are done on a first come basis. Class sizes are set and as soon as each class fills up we will begin to put children on a waiting list. This year’s registration fees MUST be turned in at the time of registration in order for your child to be placed in a class. There will be NO exceptions and all registration fees are non-refundable.

As always, we are striving to keep your children healthy and safe while in our care at First Baptist Church. Thank you in advance for your understanding since there could be times of waiting. We know that these guidelines and precautions are tedious, however they are not optional.

 

You should NOT come into the building if…

1. You have a fever of 100 degrees or higher. 

2. You have any respiratory infections, or have had a cough, sneezing regularly, had shortness of breath, vomiting or diarrhea within the last 24 hours.

3. In the previous 14 days, you have had any contact with someone with a confirmed diagnosis of Covid-19; is under the investigation for Covid-19 or is ill experiencing a respiratory illness.

 

Upon Arrival

All staff, adults and children will have their temperatures taken upon arrival (touchless thermometer) and will be screened with the four statements above. If your child has a temperature of 100 or higher upon arrival, your child will not be allowed to stay.  If a fever develops during their time in the classroom, the child will be removed from other children and parents will be called for pickup.  

 

Drop off and Pickup Procedures

• Masks are required for those who have not been fully vaccinated to enter the building. (If you have siblings left in the car, please use drive up drop off/pick up.
• Only teachers and staff are allowed to enter the classrooms.
• Everyone’s temperature will be taken upon entering the preschool area.                                                                                                                         
• Please drop off and pick up your children immediately. Any special instructions that the teachers might need for the day can be passed off in a written note or through text to me, or to your child’s teachers. 

Preschool Area Procedures

• Hand sanitizer will be located at the entrances for our employees and everyone’s protection. 

• Staff and children will be required to wash their hands upon arriving in a classroom. Teachers will prompt children to wash their hands regularly while in the classroom. 

• Classroom teachers that are vaccinated will not have to wear masks. 

• Teachers use gloves when diapering and following good hand washing hygiene. Changing tables will be cleaned and sanitized after each use. 

• Toys that have been put in a child’s mouth will be removed and sanitized before another child uses it.  

• Playroom surfaces will be cleaned and sanitized between classes. After classes finish, the classrooms will be disinfected.

• There will be no shared supplies. Each child will need to bring the following school supplies for projects & activities. 

 

Toddler 1 (17-23 months as of August 2023) 

• 1 Case (= 800 wipes) of Parent’s Choice Fragrance Free Baby Wipes
• 1 (3) Pack of Kleenex tissues
• 1 package of (8) Crayola triangular or jumbo crayons
• 1 package of (2) Elmer’s large glue sticks
• 1 bottle of Elmer's oz washable school glue

 

Toddler 2 (24-31 Months as of August 2023)

• 1 Case (= 800 wipes) of Parent’s Choice Fragrance Free Baby Wipes
• 1 (3) Pack of Kleenex tissues
• 1 package of (8) Crayola triangular or large crayons
• 1 package of (2) Elmer’s large glue sticks
• 1 bottle of Elmer’s 4oz washable school glue
• 1 Sterilite, pencil box
• 1 Crayola washable (8 colors) water color set
• 1 box of (8) Crayola washable markers

 

2’s & Young 3’s (32-41 months as of August 2023)

• 1 Case (= 500 wipes) of Parent’s Choice Fragrance Free Baby Wipes
• 1 (3) Pack of Kleenex tissues
• 1 bottle of Germ X or Purell hand sanitizer (12 oz) 
• 1 package of (8) Crayola crayons
• 1 package of (2) large Crayola glue sticks
• 1 bottle of Elmer’s 4oz washable school glue
• 1 Sterilite, pencil box
• 1 Crayola washable (8 colors) water color set
• 1 box of (8) Crayola washable markers

 

Older 3’s & 4’s (42 months and up as of August 2023)

• 1 Case (= 240 wipes) of Parent’s Choice Fragrance Free Baby Wipes
• 1 (3) Pack of Kleenex tissues
• 1 bottle of Germ X or Purell hand sanitizer 
• 1 package of (8) Crayola crayons
• 1 package of (2) large glue sticks
• 1 bottle of Elmer’s 4oz washable school glue
• 1 Sterilite, pencil box
• 1 Crayola washable (8 colors) water color set
• 1 box of (8) Crayola washable markers
• 1 pair of children’s scissors (blunt edge)

If you have more than one child in the program, you do not need to bring wipes and Kleenex for each class.