The Purpose
The Asbury Children's Center program is offered to honor the memory of Martha Leighton elementary school teacher and member of Asbury United Methodist Church. It was her dedication and love of children that inspired our commitment to this program. It is our hope to continue her dedication to the care of children through the Asbury Children's Center.

Our program provides a variety of experiences to guide your child: experiences that relate to intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs.

What is the Children's Center like?
The Children's Center is dedicated to providing day care and preschool care that promotes social, physical, emotional and intellectual growth in a warm and loving Christian atmosphere. Children come in different shapes and sizes and they have different interests and abilities. Asbury strives to respect these differences, allowing each child to explore their very own place in the world. Asbury's Children Center does not have a mold to make each child alike; rather we celebrate the wonder of childhood and provide children with love and nurturing. We value your child and hope to instill in them the qualities that will take them through life with the ease and happiness all children deserve.

Certification
The center is :

• Licensed by the State of Kansas

• A member of Christian Preschool Association of Greater Kansas City.

• A member of the National Association for the Education of the Young Children and the local chapter.

• A participant in the Kansas State Department of Education Child and Adult Care Food Program*.

Meals
Breakfast is provided daily and consists of a bread, fruit and milk.

A hot lunch is also provided, consisting of meat, bread, vegetable, fruit and milk. Menus are posted and parents receive them monthly. Special needs should be noted with the director.

An afternoon snack, a daily highlight, is also served. Two choices from the meat, bread, fruit and vegetables and dairy food groups are provided.

Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment is on a first come first served basis, and a waiting list is available. Children are considered fully registered after paying a non-refundable registration fee and completing the following:

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	Emergency Medical Release
	Current Immunization Record and Health Form
Day Care and After School children can register anytime. Children requiring summer childcare need to be pre-registered with the Director in March.

Tuition
Tuition is based on regular weekly tuition rates.
No discounts are given for illness, vacation or holidays.
Tuition is paid weekly, in advance.

Contact: Karen Fernandez, Director
(913) 677-5008
KarenF@asburyumcpv.org