The objectives of the First Methodist Daycare programs are to proide a safe, happy, Christian atmosphere in which children can grow in developmentally appropriate learning situations.
Spiritual
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To help children grow in knowledge of God and His love and care.
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To help them know that Jesus is their friend.
Social
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To help children grow in their ability to have satisfying experiences in playing with those their own ages.
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To help them learn to respect the personal and property rights of others.
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To develop an attitude of kindness, cooperation, courtesy and helpfulness toward others.
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To accept appropriate individual and social responsibility in their own age group.
Mental
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To provide opportunities for self-expression and investigation.
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To increase the children’s understanding of the world around them and how to live well in it.
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To add to their stock of information and meaning and deepen their zest for learning.
Emotional
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To help the child mature in his or her reactions toward emotional problems and help develop appropriate methods of expressing emotional responses.
Physical
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To provide opportunities for both indoor and outdoor play.
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To enable each child to gain bodily strength and skills as he or she climbs, balances, lifts, pulls, and pushes in the process of play.
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Children will learn to behave in ways to safeguard their health and to respect the feelings of others.
For more information please call (334)268-2227.