Mother's Day Out

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.

 

 

Our Goal

Our goal in Mother’s Day Out is to offer opportunities for each child to grow and learn by providing a balance of age-appropriate preschool activities, biblical concepts and play that will enhance social skills, creativity, and learning.

Our Facilities

Our classrooms are designed to meet the needs of the growing, exploring preschooler. Childcare workers develop learning activities that promote physical, social, emotional and spiritual development. Each classroom is designed with learning centers such as: “Art”, “Blocks”, “Books”, “Home-Living”, “Music”, “Nature”, “Puzzles”, and “Group-Time”.

Our Staff

Teachers are the key to the success of First Baptist. Teachers strive to give the very best of themselves to the children on a daily basis. The concepts taught are the building blocks of the preschooler's entire life. Children are what they see, experience and feel. In order to provide loving care, individual attention and instruction, each class has two teachers in the room at all times. Every teacher is CPR certified.

Our Curriculum

Each class follows an age-appropriate WEE Learn curriculum published by Lifeway Christian Resources in Nashville, Tennesse. We believe that very young children can learn the principles of the gospel when taught at their level. Monthly themes and enrichment activities are also included. Our daily program includes: Age appropriate preschool activities, Bible stories and related crafts, playtime (in and outside), music and movement, rotation centers, lunch and rest time.

 

2024-2025 Fall Enrollment

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 15th through May 12th 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.

2024-2025 enrollment fees are:

  • $40.00 per child, for the school year.

2024-2025 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.

Covid Guidelines

As always, we are striving to keep your children healthy and safe while in our care at First Baptist Church. Please refer to parent's Welcome to MDO packet.

 

MDO Supply List:

Toddler 1 (16-22 months as of August 2024) 

  • 1 Case (= 600 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
  • Sterlite pencil box
  • 1 can Lysol spray

 

Toddler 2 (23-30 Months as of August 2024)

  • 1 Case (= 600 wipes) of Parent’s Choice Fragrance Free Baby Wipes
  • 1 (3) Pack of Kleenex tissues (rectangular box)
  • 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
  • 1 can Lysol spray
  • 1 (4 pack) Play Doh

 

2’s & Young 3’s (31-40 months as of August 2024)

  • 1 Case (= 600 wipes) of Parent’s Choice Fragrance Free Baby Wipes
  • 1 (3) Pack of Kleenex tissues (rectangular box)
  • 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
  • 1 can of Lysol spray
  • 1 (4 pack) of Play Doh

 

Older 3’s & 4’s (41 months and up as of August 2024)

  • 1 Case (= 300 wipes) of Parent’s Choice Fragrance Free Baby Wipes
  • 1 (3) Pack of Kleenex tissues (rectangular box)
  • 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)
  • 1 can Lysol spray
  • 1 (4 pack) of Play Doh

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