Open Arms Child Development Center at Zion Fairbanks, Alaska

Open Arms Child Development Center


		Open Arms Child Development Center Open Arms Child Development Center is located at 2980 Davis Road, next to Jillian Square Apartments (between Peger Road and University Avenue). The facility was constructed in 1999 and was designed specifically to meet the needs of caregivers for infants and young children. What Is Open Arms Child Development Center? As our name suggests, we welcome children and their families with open arms. We understand that separation often causes anxiety for children -- and their parents. Our goal is to work with each family to make transition from home to the center a smooth one. Regular communication with parents is essential. Together, we develop a common set of goals based on each child's needs. Children will be encouraged to grow and learn at their own rate by a caring, loving, nurturing Christian staff. Our staff will work with parents to help each child grow physically, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and spiritually in order to develop confidence, curiosity, and positive relationships with family and community. Open Arms is based on a proven design for high-quality early childhood education. Both the building and the program are designed to facilitate accreditation by national childcare groups. We believe that each child is unique and a special child of God. Our center is designed to be safe, stimulating and filled with opportunities for children to interact with one another in small group settings. We offer developmentally-appropriate programs for all children of any race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin. Since young children learn best through play, experiences are planned to encourage their natural curiosity and eagerness to learn, especially about God's creation. Activities include: stories, language enhancement, listening opportunities music, art, songs, fingerplays science exploration and experimentation large and small muscle development safety, nutrition, and good eating habits dramatic play, puppets, role playing chapel, Bible stories, prayers and appropriate religious experiences problem solving opportunities field trips (as appropriate), special events What We Provide... Weekday childcare for infants (six weeks and up), toddlers, and preschoolers from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Full day Kindergarten program; Before and After School Care for children in grades K-6; After school shuttle bus service to Open Arms from area public schools. Open Arms is affiliated with the Open Arms Institute, a consortium of centers across the country dedicated to providing Christ-centered childcare. Pastor Philip Kuehnert from Zion is President of the Board of Directors of the Institute. Shopping on-line? Make it count for Open Arms! All you need do is visit our website at http://www.zionfairbanks.onecause.com. There's no need to register. Just click on your desired merchant and shop as you normally would. Your purchase will earn the school the posted commission amount.

Open Arms Child Development Center 2980 Davis Road • Fairbanks, AK 99709 • (907) 455-9466 openarmsdir@gci.net A ministry of Zion Lutheran Church Copyright © 2007, Zion Lutheran Church/Fairbanks (LCMS). All rights reserved. 2982 Davis Rd. • Fairbanks, AK 99709 • Phone (907) 456-7660 • Fax (907) 452-8752 Office Hours: M-Th 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday by appointment E-mail: info@zionfairbanks.org • webservant