Our Philosophy on the Young Child
Great Beginnings Christian Childcare Center is dedicated to fostering the young child’s total growth in a Christian atmosphere. Children grow and change rapidly and every experience in which he/she participates is influential to his/her total growth. Every experience - everything that happens to a child - in some way contributes to his/her growing concept of self.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 6:00pm
** We are closed in observation of the following important days: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
** We are closed in observation of the following important days: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Cost
Weekly Rates for 2023:
Single Child (Includes Warm Lunch)
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Inclement Weather
In the case of poor driving conditions, if Saginaw Township Schools are closed, we will delay opening until 7:30 AM. We will not delay due to cold temperatures or other issues that do not apply to us. Delays and closings are announced on TV-5 WNEM and 790AM radio. Due to the distance that some of our staff drive, there may be occasions when you will be required to wait for additional staff to arrive before you can leave your child(ren).
What You Can Expect from Our Child Care Givers
Open and frequent feedback about your child's day.
Welcoming open-door attitude when visiting.
Willingness to work with you on particular problems or limitations:
Welcoming open-door attitude when visiting.
Willingness to work with you on particular problems or limitations:
- toileting
- food habits
- manners
- attachment
- separation
- other
- customs
- work schedules
- parenting style
Our Daycare Program
- Infant to Kindergarten child care
- Summer school-age program
- Nondenominational Christian program with daily Bible lessons
- Themed lesson plans
- Warm, nutritious lunch and 2 snacks
- First opened in 1979 and became known as Great Beginnings, a non-profit organization, in 1987
- Licensed
Security
Doors
- Your child's safety is our first priority
- The front entrance is monitored by the Center staff
- All exits secured electronically
- The Director's and Center staff's offices are located at the front entrance
- Parents must sign their children in and out each day
- Parents check in with child's teacher upon arrival and dismissal
- Great Beginnings will only release a child from our center if the person is listed on a current Child Release Form, signed and dated by the parent or legal guardian.
- First-time pick-ups and unknown faces will be required to show picture ID or Michigan Driver's License
- All visitors must enter through the front entrance and will be identified by the Center staff that admits the visitor
- Enrolled parents are welcome to visit the center at any time unannounced
- All staff are certified in First Aid and CPR
- Classes are held yearly to refresh and update our teachers
- Well lit
- Age-appropriate toys for each child's level
- Accessible windows
- Teacher to child ratios follow state guidelines
- Fenced play yard
- Sand-lined climber and swing area
- Separate play area for infants includes age-appropriate equipment and fenced yard
- Snow hills and wooded lot are only accessible when supervised by a care-giver
- Fire extinguishers located at all entrances, in hallway and in lobby
- Regular fire and weather emergency drills
- All outlets are covered with protective covers