After-School Child Care Brochure

After-School Child Care Calendar
The After-School Child Care Program was established in 1990 to provide quality care for students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade and is governed by the First United Methodist Church After School Board. The program provides a structured environment to support spiritual, emotional, physical, intellectual and creative development with a service to others component. Every effort is made to place each child in a safe environment for nurturing as well as to attending to their unique and particular needs. Children receive a healthy snack, time for staff assistance with homework, devotions and engaging developmental activities.

Admissions and Enrollment

The After School Child Care Program accepts children from Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. A waiting list is kept for filling vacancies as they become available. Members of First United Methodist Church of Salisbury are given first priority.

A completed application with a $25.00 per child non-refundable registration fee is submitted for a child to be enrolled in the program. Parents will receive an acceptance letter and calendar for the year during the required parent conference.

Requirements

This program follows the Safe Sanctuary Policy of First United Methodist Church of Salisbury which requires a minimum of two adults to be present during any children and youth activities. The After-School Child Care Program is also governed by an appointed board which is responsible for overseeing curriculum, personnel, operations and budget.

Schedule

The center follows the Rowan-Salisbury School System Calendar and operates Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Our program provides a variety of healthy snacks, homework time with assistance as needed, daily devotions and engaging developmental activities. For an additional fee, the program offers Full-day Care during holidays and out-of-school days (teacher work days). Full-day care hours are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Daily Schedule

2:00 - 3:45--Physical Activities
3:45 - 4:00--Devotions and Character Building
4:00 - 4:20--Healthy Snack
4:20 - 5:20--Tutoring and Homework Assistance
5:20 - 5:55--Kids Choice

​Other Activities                                         
  • Cooking Club
  • Art Projects
  • Field Trips
  • Mission Projects
  • Caring Projects

Transportation

Children are transported from Overton Elementary School to First United Methodist Church by Rowan-Salisbury School System transportation. The church bus from First United Methodist will pick up the children daily from Hurley Elementary, Granite Quarry Elementary School, Isenberg Elementary, North Elementary, and Koontz Elementary Schools. All North Carolina State safety regulations are followed when transporting children.

Tuition

The cost of the program is $165.00 per month for one child and $320.00 for two children. Tuition reflects monthly enrollment regardless of the number of days attended. This includes snacks and transportation. Tuition payment can be paid once a month, due on the 5th of the month, or bi-monthly, due on the 5th and 15th of the month. Additional fees are charged for Full-day care during holidays and out-of-school days (teacher work days). These days provide a variety of exciting activities that children enjoy.

Inclement Weather

The After-School Program follows the Rowan-Salisbury School System procedures for closing during inclement weather. If the RSS schools are closed, the After-School Program is closed. If school is dismissed early due to inclement weather, the After-School Program is closed. 

Forms for After School Care