It is our mission at Wesley Center Inc. to exceed expectations in providing an outstanding program that offers childcare and preschool services in a Christian environment.
Our first priority is to insure the health and safety of your children while encouraging them to have fun, build relationships, and discover the world around them. We provide children with age appropriate activities in a stimulating, hands-on environment. We understand that individual children have different styles, interests and rates of learning.
Wesley Center Inc. will not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, religion, national and ethnic origin in our educational programs, admission policies, and employment policies.
Wesley Center is a non-profit, interracial, non-restrictive and non-political Christian organization supported by First United Methodist Church. Wesley Center Inc. is a state licensed Childcare program that serves children ages six (6) weeks through age twelve (12). Wesley Center Inc. is governed by a Board of Directors made up of members of this community.
Wesley Center Inc. will accommodate children with special needs consistent with Americans with Disabilities Act, unless your childs needs can not be met by this facility. We will also work collaboratively with service providers that specialize in children with special needs.
Required forms must be filled out prior to the first day of attendance. Along with the attendance forms we will need a copy of your childs up-to-date immunizations.
Wesley Center Inc. is open year round, Monday through Friday 5:30am — 6:30pm.
Wesley Center will be closed in observance of the following
holidays.
THANKSGIVING
LABOR DAY
FRIDAY AFTER
THANKSGIVING
MEMORIAL DAY
CHRISTMAS EVE (close at 12:00p.m.)
INDEPENDENCE DAY
CHRISTMAS DAY
NEW YEARS DAY
(If Christmas or New Years day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, we will be closed the Friday before or the Monday after.)
A late fee of $5.00 will be charged for every 15 minutes per child after the Center closing time, 6:30pm. This late fee is due immediately.
If your child is not picked up by 7:00pm we will consider this abandonment and the proper authorities will be notified.
Our professional child care and preschool staff is supervised by the Wesley Center Inc. Child Care / Preschool Director, Michele Lawson.
Our Child Care Staff strives to provide an outstanding program that offers child care services in a Christian environment. Our first priority is to ensure the health and safety of your children while encouraging them to have fun, build relationships and discover the world around them. We work daily to help children discover their natural talents while encouraging development of their self confidence and self esteem. We will provide opportunity for exploration of art, music, literature, and creativity. Young children respond positively to a schedule so each room has a routine that is followed daily. Routine helps discourage restlessness which is a major cause of misbehavior.
Wesley Center Preschool employs only qualified teachers with college degrees in education related fields and/or significant experience working with children. Wesley Center teachers work together to build on children’s needs, strengths and talents. Continuing education is very important to our staff. All staff must attend workshops on child development issues and receive a minimum of twelve (12) hours of training each year. All of our staff have their First Aid and CPR certification.
Children enrolled in Wesley Center receive breakfast that is served between 6:30am and 7:30 am, two healthy snacks each day, one mid-morning and one mid-afternoon, and a balanced meal for lunch. Wesley Center participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) through the Nebraska Department of Education — Nutrition Services.
Wesley Center offers a wide variety of activities throughout the day. Parents are asked to help their child understand that it is not wise to bring toys or other items from home unless asked by a staff member to do so. Please do not bring items that are valuable or fragile. Wesley Center will not be responsible for lost or broken items.
Nebraska law requires that all children up to age six (6) ride in a federally approved car seat or booster seat that is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. Children aged 6 to 18 must be in a seat belt if they are not in a booster seat. Nebraska law prohibits children under age 18 from riding in cargo areas in any vehicle. When Wesley Center Preschool or Childcare classes take a field trip, it is the responsibility of the parents to provide a labeled car seat. As with anything brought to the center, we cannot be responsible for car seats that are lost or stolen, especially if they are not labeled or left in a secure area.
Smoking or drug use is not permitted in any area of this facility at any time. Tobacco/drug use is prohibited when transporting children in vehicles for the childcare and preschool activities. It is a state law that smoking is prohibited a minimum of 50 feet from any entrance into the building.
In the event of severe weather, tornado, or other disaster, Wesley Center staff will continue to care for your children until you are able to come for them. Please DO NOT pick your child up during a tornado warning. Children and staff will be in a safe place (basement). Your child will be instructed to follow the directions of the staff. An evacuation kit is located near the safe area.
Wesley Center may be closed due to weather conditions that make travel dangerous for parents and children and our staff. The Director will make the decision and it will be announced on the local radio stations, US92 (92.7), KEXL(106.7), and KNEN(94.7).
Wesley Center staff will call 911 and begin First Aid and/or CPR for any life threatening emergencies. We will notify the parent/guardian or emergency contact person first on any other condition that is urgent, but not life threatening. If the parent/guardian or emergency person is unavailable, staff will call 911. If the child must be transported via ambulance, they will be taken to Faith Regional West Campus emergency room. A continued effort to reach the parent/guardian or emergency contact will be made.
Fire and Tornado drills will be held at the Wesley Center at least 6 times a year with our staff helping to evacuate the children. Emergency exits will be practiced for the staff and the children.
Staff will put sleeping infants under the age of 12 months on their backs during nap time unless there is a medical reason the child should sleep in a different position. A written note from the infant’s physician indicating that the child must sleep in a different position must be submitted by the parent/guardian at the time of enrollment.
Play clothes are the appropriate attire while at the Wesley Center. We want the children to feel at ease and know they can participate in activities without worrying about their clothes. An extra change of clothing is appreciated for those unexpected occasions and accidents. When the weather allows, we will play outside in our fenced in playground and/or go for a walk, so dress your child accordingly.
Parents of infants and toddlers are asked to provide diapers and wipes for their children.
Other needs from home:
Wesley Center will make every effort to observe good health practices. NO child will be allowed to come to the center if they are visibly ill. If your child becomes ill while at the Wesley Center, you will be notified to pick up your child IMMEDIATELY. In such an event, your child will be isolated from the other children until you arrive.
You must have on file the names of three(3) persons other than you who can pick your child up. One of the contacts should be available to come immediately.
The following are guidelines that will help staff determine if your child is too sick to attend Wesley Center, or, will be used to determine if it is necessary to have your child picked up from the Wesley Center:
If your child is diagnosed as having a communicable disease by a physician, please report this information to the center immediately. A physician’s note will be required for your child to return to the center. These are a few examples, but not a complete list, of communicable diseases that will require a physician’s release:
We want to ensure that each child is given the correct medication, correct dosage, at the correct time. In order to maintain the highest standard of health and safety, we ask that you assist by observing rules concerning dispensing medication. All medication must be authorized by a written statement from the physician and/or parent.
Infant (6 weeks to 18 months) $3.25 hour Prepay discount $3.00 hour
First child 18 months through 12 years $2.75 hour Prepay discount $2.60 hour
For families that have more than one child, the following applies
Each additional child $2.25 Prepay discount $2.10
Drop in fee is $4.00 per hour per child (MUST BE PREPAID)
Registration Fee $25.00
3 year olds Tuesday and Thursday 9 — 11 $60.00 month
4-5 year olds Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 — 11:00 $70.00 month
All preschool fees must be paid by the first of each month.
Payment fees may be made by cash or check. Should there be an occasion whereby the Center has received more than one non-sufficient check from a client all payments thereafter must be made in cash. A $25.00 returned check fee will be applied to your account.
Wesley Center Inc. is a violence free zone. We strive to make each child feel safe. To make sure that this happens, we have ZERO TOLERANCE toward any adult using inappropriate discipline.
Wesley Center staff are all mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect by the State of Nebraska. If we feel that a child is being harmed in any way, we are required to call Child Protective Services.
Child Protective Services Hotline Number 1-800-652-1999
Our ultimate goal at the Wesley Center is to help children develop skills and attitudes needed to become well adjusted adults. No child will be allowed to victimize another child. We must, first and foremost, protect you child and his or her classmates from injuries from others.
The following is a list of rules that ALL children at the Wesley Center must follow. We have a right to add to or change this list at any time. The Wesley Center Director has the right to decide on the urgency of each matter.
RESPECT:
ABSOLUTELY NO VIOLENCE:
NO STEALING
DO NOT DESTROY OUR PROPERTY
The following are steps that we will take to make sure that all children are safe.
FIRST INCIDENT — Your child will be told that his or her behavior is not allowed at the Wesley Center. An incident report will be written with a copy going to the parent.
SECOND INCIDENT — The parent will be telephoned to discuss the problem. A second incident report will be written with a copy going to the parent.
THIRD INCIDENT — The parent will be telephoned and asked to come immediately to remove their child from the Wesley Center for the remainder of the day. A conference will be held with the parents, child, staff member, and Director. An incident report will be written with a copy going to the parent.
FOURTH INCIDENT — You will be instructed to come immediately to remove your child permanently from the center. The incident will be documented with a copy going to the parent.
WESLEY CENTER HAS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR ADD TO THESE RULES AT ANY TIME.
“Love one another and you will be happy. It's as simple and as difficult as that. There is no other way.”-Michael Leunig