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Great Beginnings
Christian Childcare Center

Our Philosophy on the Young Child

Great Beginnings Christian Child Care 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

NAEYC Accreditation LogoImportant Information About Our Program

  • Infant - Kindergarten child care
  • Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Licensed
  • Nondenominational Christian program with daily Bible Lessons
  • Full day gifted Kindergarten
  • Summer School-Age Program
  • 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

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

Sign In & Out Sheets

  • 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

Visitors

  • 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

First Aid & CPR Trained Staff

  • All staff are certified in First Aid and CPR
  • Classes are held yearly to refresh and update our teachers

Classrooms

  • Well lit
  • Age-appropriate toys for each child's level
  • Accessible windows
  • Teacher to child ratios follow state guidelines

Outdoor Areas

  • 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 / Drills

  • Fire extinguishers located at all entrances, in hallway and in lobby
  • Regular fire and weather emergency drills

Outlet Covers

  • All outlets are covered with protective covers