What are your hours of operation?

The Ascension Christian Early Learning Center is in operation year round:

Monday – Friday
6:30am – 6:00pm

What ages do you serve?

We serve children ages 6 weeks through 3 years.

What are your rates?

Our rates are compatible with those determined to be the market rates for our area. Give us a call, we would love to hear from you and give you our rates.

How do I enroll my child?

Schedule a time to tour our facility and meet with us to get answers to specific questions. When you schedule your appointment, we will list for you the documentation needed to complete an enrollment. After the tour and visit, if you would like to proceed with the enrollment, we will provide you with the required paperwork.

What holiday’s are you closed?

New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Winter break, Martin Luther King, Thanksgiving & the day after, Christmas Day & and the day after , ELC Orientation day. (Please note that these holiday closures are subject to change.)

How will I know if you’re closed due to SEVERE WEATHER?

In the event severe weather forces us to close, announcements will be made on the local television and radio stations. We will do our best to communicate by phone.

What happens if my child gets sick?

If your child becomes ill, while in our care, we will contact you.

Listed below are illnesses (and other medical conditions) in which your child may not attend.

  • Temperature over 100
  • Pink Eye
  • Impetigo
  • Un-identifiable Rashes
  • Head Lice
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Scabies
  • ANY CONTAGIOUS DISEASES

Parents are requested to keep their child home if they display any symptoms. Your child will be re-admitted to the center once he/she has been symptom-free (& has not required medication for fever/temperature) for 24 hours.
If we call you to pick up your child, he/she will need to remain at home for the reminder of the day and not return for one full day.

Can my friend pick up my child for me?

Your child will only be released to you and those you listed on the enrollment application. You will need to put in writing any request to change (add or delete) people who can pick up your child.

Before releasing your child to an unfamiliar person on your list, we will require a picture I.D.

What if my child gets hurt?

Occasionally, during play, children fall or are get hurt while in our care. In the case of ALL injuries, whether it is a minor bump or scratch or a major injury, we will contact you immediately.

Our policy is to contact parents each time a child receives any type of injury while in our care. Please do not be alarmed when we call you. We are fulfilling a licensing requirement.

What is the curriculum that you are using?

The curriculum for preschool is a based on the Approaches To Learning Curriculum for preschooler success. It is fully aligned with the early learning framework and state early learning standards.

Using exploration and discovery as a way of learning, The curriculum for preschool enables children to develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical thinking skills.

The curriculum for preschool is based on five fundamental principles.

  1. Positive interactions and relationships with adults provide a critical foundation for successful learning.
  2. Social–emotional competence is a significant factor in school success.
  3. Constructive, purposeful play supports essential learning.
  4. The physical environment affects the type and quality of learning interactions.
  5. Teacher–family partnerships promote development and learning

Will my child get individualized attention?

Every parent wants his/her child to succeed in school. The staff at Ascension Christian Early Learning Center will work individually with your child as much as possible to support age appropriate learning.

Do you have an open-door policy?

Parents of currently enrolled children are always welcome to visit their child at the center. If a child is having transition issues, teachers work with parents to plan visiting times that will enhance the transition rather than impede it. Parents of children who are interested in enrolling may schedule a time to tour. Parents of newly enrolled children may visit their child’s program with the child prior to the start date; this will also be scheduled with the ELC Director.