Childcare Center News: January 2026
Director’s Message
Dear Child Care Center Families:
Happy New Year! We hope you had a great holiday season with your family! As the new year begins, we want to send out a few reminders:
1. Please review the Parent Handbook to stay up to date with all child care center related information. The Parent Handbook can be found on at fccedmond.org/ccc
2. Tuition payments are due no later than Tuesday of each week. A late fee will be charged for any payment received after the due date. Failure to submit the late tuition payment and fee will mean that your child cannot return to the center until the balance is paid in full. Consistent late payments will lead to your child’s removal from the program.
3. The yearly supply fee of $100 (per child) has been charged to your account for 2026. All supply fee payments must be made by cash or check. Please ensure your clearly label your payment as the supply fee. All supply fees are due no later than January 30, 2026. A late fee will be applied after January 30.
4. For those of you with DHS assistance, please ensure you are swiping your children in and out (or utilizing the DHS app) at time of drop off/pick up. This ensures that our center receives your payment! Children will not be permitted to stay at the center, if they are not swiped in, and will not be able to return the following day, if they are not swiped out. Failure to complete swipes will result in a charge to your account per DHS guidelines. Consistent missed swipes will result in your child’s removal from the program.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our center running smoothly.
Thank you,
Ashley Abraham
CCC Director
(405) 341.2626
Dates to Remember
· January 5 - Annual Supply Fee Charged ($100)
· January 21 - UNITE resumes (Wednesday Nights at First Christian - learn more: fccedmond.org/unite)
2026 Holidays and Center Closure Dates
The remaining holidays and center closure dates for 2026:
· March Break (March 13, 2026)
· Good Friday (April 3, 2026)
· Memorial Day (May 25, 2026)
· Independence Day (Observed July 3, 2026)
· Cleaning and Training Day (August 14, 2026)
· Labor Day (September 7, 2026)
· Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day (October 12, 2026)
· Thanksgiving (November 26 & 27, 2026)
· Christmas Break (December 24 & 25, 2026)
· New Years (December 31, 2026 & January 1, 2027)
Teacher of the Month
Hannah Harvey is January's Teacher of the Month! Hannah currently teaches in the Puppies classroom. She has been a valued part of First Christian Child Care Center for the past three years, and her heart for children shines through everything she does.
Hannah is currently a student at the UCO, majoring in Early Childhood Education. After graduation, she plans to teach 1st grade or kindergarten. Her passion for education and dedication to learning are evident in the classroom every day.
Hannah has a natural gift with children. She is positive, kind-hearted, and deeply loving, not only to the children in her care but to everyone she works with in the center. She creates a safe, encouraging, and joyful environment where children feel seen, supported, and valued.
Outside of work, Hannah enjoys reading the Bible, playing games with her husband, and spending time with family and friends, which reflect the strong values and warmth she brings into our center daily.
Hannah is truly a positive light, and we are incredibly grateful to have her as part of our daycare team. Thank you for all that you do! Congrats, Hannah!
Inclement Weather Notices
We offer text alerts when the center closes due to severe weather. If you would like to receive text alerts, send your child’s name, your cell phone number and the name of your service provider to mlopez@fccedmond.org
Happy Birthday!
Child Care Center Students:
Jan 1 - Ingrid C
Jan 6 - Norah H
Jan 7 - Evelyn T
Jan 8 - Colton C
Jan 9 - Lauren H
Jan 10 - Naomi L
Jan 12 - Everleigh L, Samuel L, Paisley R
Jan 17 - Piper S
Jan 18 - Maverick S
Jan 20 - Jack M, Ember T
Jan 21 - William B, Noah C, Amara L
Jan 22 - Bryson T
Jan 26 - Wyatt C
Jan 28 - Makayla W
Jan 30 - Gavin G, Shepard H
Child Care Center Staff:
Jan 22 - Austin H
Jan 25 - Hannah H
Jan 28 - Lisa L
Jan 30 - Rebekah A
A Message from Children’s Ministry
In an 2022 article from Rev. Joanna Cummings, she believes that children are spiritual beings who can show us who God is. Here are a few ways to incorporate faith formation into day-to-day life:
1. Evaluate your daily rhythms. Identify transitions and pauses where you can add prayer, discussion and scripture to your routines.
2. Pray in different ways. Explore a variety of practices to find options that your child enjoys, like praying in color (coloring while praying), or walking prayers (walking and praying).
3. Model your faith. Our kids learn by watching us. As you lead the way in prayer, talking about God or serving others, children will want to join you.
4. Welcome hard questions. It’s ok not to have answers to big questions, to say, “I don’t know—let’s try to find the answer together,” and then turn to a pastor or other resource to help.
5. Help others. Engaging in community service can provide an opportunity to talk about loving our neighbors, being a follower of Jesus and living out our faith.
6. Find connection. Being active in a faith community helps children see their role in the body of Christ. The community also provides parents with a needed support system.
7. Offer a blessing. Saying a daily blessing before school or at bedtime, helps kids connect with God. Share this blessing with them: “I bless you as you grow, I bless you as you go, I bless you as you play, I bless you today.”
To parents, some encouragement: You may not be the expert on all things theological, but you are an expert on your kids. Give yourself grace. You are nurturing the faith of your child in difficult times. Anything intentional about sharing the love of God or sharing your faith with your child in is helpful.
Blessings to all!
Jennifer Humphrey
Children’s Ministry Director
Closing Thought…
A scripture to read with your family this month: “Your word is truth.” - John 17:17 NIrV