The Small Blessings Childcare/Preschool at the Detroit
Lakes United Methodist Church is licensed by Becker County in the State of
Minnesota as a Group Family Day Care. With this licensure the program may serve
a combined total of 14 children at one time ranging in
ages 6 weeks to 12 years. There are two full-time teachers in the program.
The
objective is to promote healthy child development through quality care,
nurturance, and planned activities.
A total of 14 children may be present at Small Blessings
Childcare/Preschool at one time. The combined total will include children in
the following age categories:
•Infant Program
Infants are at least six weeks of age but less than 12
months of age.
•Toddler Program
Toddlers are children whose ages range from at least 12
months to less than 24 months of age.
There may be a total of 4 infants and toddlers enrolled
with the maximum number of infants being three.
•Preschool
Program
A preschooler is a child at least 24 months of age and up to being eligible
to enter kindergarten within the next four months.
•School-Age Program
A school-age program is available for four elementary-age
children. Full-time summer and school vacation care is also available as long
as the total number of children attending at any one time does not exceed the
maximum number of licensed children at SBCP.
The schedule is very structured yet allows a lot of time
for free play. Preschoolers and toddlers need plenty of time to play and
explore. This allows the children to learn how to interact and share with other
children. Free play also allows children to make their own choices and be
successful. Our main purpose is to make the children happy and give them an
opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and nurturing environment.
7:30 Arrive
- Free Play
8:30 Circle Time
- Greet each other, Calendar,
Weather, and Sharing
9:00 Language
-Story and Sign Language
Math and Manipulatives
9:30 Bathroom / Wash
Hands
- Snack Time
10:00 Art
10:30 Outside / Gym /
Free Play
11:30 Science and Cooking
Music and Movement
12:00 Bathroom / Wash
Hands
- Lunch
- Free Play
1:00 Rest Time
- Story
- Centers / Gym / Free Play
3:00 Bathroom / Wash
Hands
- Snack Time
3:30 Outside / Gym
4:30 Sensory Activities
5:00 Free Play
5:30 Go Home
Small Blessings is open year-round, Monday through Friday,
7:30 am - 5:30 pm. The center is closed on the following major holidays:
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New Year’s Day
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Memorial Day
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Independence Day
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Labor Day
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Thanksgiving Day
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Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day
