Rainbow Promise Preschool & daycare
Rainbow Promise Child Care Center was established as an outreach ministry of First Church Defiance, to the community of Defiance, offering quality child care for parents and caregivers.
The congregation felt that better stewardship of its building would be achieved by offering its use to the community through the week and not merely by being used as a worship complex.
For hours of operation and fee schedule, see the information below.
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Statement of purpose
Rainbow Promise will help your child develop socially, emotionally, physically, and mentally for school and life adjustment.
Your child will be provided many opportunities and varied experiences which will enable him to achieve sound growth in this period of rapid development. We do not feel that the Rainbow Promise is a substitute for the home, but that it will be a supplement to aid in the family experience.
Rainbow Promise is where your child can learn to cooperate with others and be active and creative under the guidance of dedicated leadership. He will learn to share, take turns, have quiet time, and properly use and replace equipment and materials.
Rainbow Promise allows your child to grow independently and accept responsibility for their behavior. The program is directed by trained people with experience working with infants, toddlers, pre-school, and school-aged children. It is not a “Baby-Sitting Service,” but an experience that will introduce school readiness in a developmentally appropriate way so children will have a positive introduction to the world of learning.
Hours of Operation
Rainbow Promise opens at 6:30 a.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Pre-school for 2.5 to 5-year-olds is conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Rainbow Promises closes for all major holidays, as well as two days for teacher in-service.
Fee Schedule
Rates are subject to change as they are re-evaluated and updated when necessary. Current rates are posted in the Rainbow Promise office. A current rate sheet will be sent home as updated.
Daily/Weekly Rates
Childcare may not exceed 9 hours per day unless job-related. All fees are non-refundable.
Beginners (6 wks – 18 months) – Full time only – $175.00 per week
Little Learners (18 months – 30 months) – Full time only – $175.00 per week
2 day 3 day Full Time Daily (Calamity only)
Discovery Class (30 months – age 3) $75.00 $110.00 $165.00
Jump Start Class (3 – 4 year olds) $70.00 $100.00 $155.00
Pre K Class (4 – 5 year olds) $70.00 $100.00 $155.00
School Age (summer/full day care) $60.00 $90.00 $150.00 $32.00
School Age (before or after school) $25.00 $35.00 $50.00 $21.00
School Age (before and after school) $35.00 $55.00 $85.00 $14.00
Preschool Only (Discovery – Pre K Classes) $55.00 $75.00 $110.00
Preschool hours: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm daily. Anything before or after these hours is subject to additional charges.
For Preschool and Before/After School charges - If up to 2 hours extra are needed, an additional charge of $7 per day. If more than 2 hours extra are needed, charged as a full day at your child’s age group rate.
Sibling discounts – given for multiple children paying full-daycare. $3 discount per day per child. No sibling discounts given for part-time day care (preschool and before/after school care).
Other Fees
Registration Fee – $40.00 per family If withdrawn more than 30 days, a new registration fee will be charged.
Educational Supply Fee – $75.00 per child/yearly
Summer Supply Fee – Varies by age, based on summer activities planned. Can range from $25 for infants up to $75 for school-age.
Hold Fee – $75 per child/yearly. Available for preschool students and school-aged aged withdrawing for summer but returning in fall.
Late Pick-Up Fee – $1.00 per minute past 1 pm and 6 pm. $10.00 minimum charge. This policy will be strictly enforced.
Late Payment Fee: $10 (see Director for tuition and payment procedures)
Returned Check Fee: $35.00 – after 2 checks have been returned by the bank, only money orders will be accepted.
important information
Payment Policy: You are responsible for paying for the number of days your child is enrolled, whether or not the child is in attendance. Payments are due on the first day of the week that your child is here. A late fee will be charged if payment is not made by closing time (6 p.m) on Wednesday. This policy will be strictly enforced. All accounts past due more than two weeks will result in an evaluation of the child’s continued attendance.
Vacation Day Credit: Issued to full-year/all-day daycare children only. Valid only for planned absent days. Based on chosen schedule at enrollment: 2 days = 2 vacation days; 3 days = 3 vacation days; and 5 days = 5 vacation days annually. Vacation days will expire at the end of one year and may not be carried over to the next year. Families that meet the criteria may request vacation credit by completing the request slips from the childcare office and turning them into the office. Vacation days may become invalid with changes to enrollment.
Withdrawal: You may withdraw your child at any time; however, Rainbow Promise requires two full weeks’ written notice of your child’s last day of attendance. The notice must be submitted to the administrator in writing. The regular weekly rate will be charged for this period, whether or not your child attends Rainbow Promise.
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