Open Arms Christian Preschool 426 Davis Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 Telephone (781) 271-1148 Director  Nancy Naughton OpenArmsBedford@aol.com "Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God." (Jesus  --  Mark 10:14) Statement of Purpose Open Arms Christian Preschool provides a stimulating, Christian learning environment. Each child is encouraged to develop at a comfortable rate of growth, since each child is a unique individual. Our curriculum provides guidance to promote five areas of development: Spiritual  •  Social  •  Intellectual  •  Physical  •  Emotional Our goal is to share the gift of Jesus' Word by providing quality Christian education and care to the children of our community. Children Served Open Arms Christian Preschool admits children 2 years 9 months to 5 years of age, who are fully toilet trained. We do not discriminate in providing services to children and their families on the basis of race, religion, cultural heritage, political beliefs, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation. Programs Open Arms Christian Preschool offers the following programs: Preschool 3's Tuesday & Thursday with 3, 4, or 5 day options Preschool 4's Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with 4 or 5 day options Pre-Kindergarten Monday through Friday Stay and Play Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Early Drop Off at 8:30 AM daily Monday Kindergarten Program -- 9AM to 3PM; early drop off at 8:15 AM (child must have been 5 years old by August 31st) School Hours and School Year 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Stay and Play hours are 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Our school year starts on the Monday after Labor Day and closes the end of May. However, the last day of our Monday program is the second Monday of June. We follow the Bedford Public School Calendar for closings due to holidays and vacations. If Bedford is closed or has a delayed opening due to inclement weather, Open Arms will be closed. Daily Schedule The daily schedule at Open Arms Christian Preschool will include:   Free Play,  Bible Lessons, Rest/Snack, Group Time (songs, games, music), Art Projects, Gross Motor Play (playground or indoors) , Story Time/Music   Some beginning academics will be provided to the Preschool 4's. Pre-Kindergarten will be center-oriented. Registration The registration process at Open Arms Christian Preschool includes submitting a registration form, and paying a $75 non-refundable registration fee for one child or $100 non-refundable registration fee per family with more than one child enrolled. After the form is processed, an agreement and a one-month, non-refundable tuition deposit will be due. For current tuition rates, please call the school at 781-271-1148. New students and parents will visit prior to the start of school to get acquainted with the staff and become familiar with the class room. Staff All teachers and assistants at Open Arms Christian Preschool meet Department of Early Education and Care requirements. Parental Involvement Positive and productive parent-teacher relationships are fostered through direct contact, progress reports, parent conferences, parent get-togethers, and monthly newsletters. Parents are always welcome. Background Open Arms Christian Preschool is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care and is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Church Council of the Lutheran Church of The Savior, Bedford, Mass.