Childcare Center News: August 2026

Director’s Message

Dear Child Care Center Families:

As summer is coming to a close and preparations are beginning for back to school, we hope everyone enjoyed their summer! Here are a few important updates for the upcoming weeks:

  • Rate Change Update: Submit a new auto-draft form before rates adjust on August 31, 2026. The new rates, as of August 31, 2026, will be:

- Infants: $330

- Toddler 1’s: $310

- Toddler 2’s: $290

- Preschool 3’s: $270

- Pre-Kinder: $265

- School Age (K-5th): $145

  • Late Payments: A weekly late fee is added every Wednesday to any account with an unpaid balance.

  • Overtime Pickups: Note that late pick-up fees are assessed at $5 per minute.

  • DHS Attendance: If applicable, remember to check your child in and out daily using the DHS app.

Sincerely,
Ashley Abraham
CCC Director
(405) 341.2626

Dates to Remember

  • August 4 - Incredible Pizza for All Stars

  • August 5 - Incredible Pizza for Heroes

  • August 6 - Incredible Pizza for Thunder

  • August 7 - Pajama/Movie Day (Downstairs)

  • August 13 - First Day of School, Edmond Public Schools

  • August 14 - Center Closed, Training & Center Cleaning

  • August 16 - Back-to-School Splash Bash @ Pelican Bay, 7-9 PM - FREE for Child Care Center Families!

  • August 31 - Classroom Promotions and Tuition Rate Change

  • September 7 - Center Closed, Holiday

  • September 9 - UNITE starts back! Wednesday nights at First Christian: more info @ fccedmond.org/unite

  • September 21-25 - Parent Teacher Conferences

Teacher of the Month

The Teacher of the Month for August for the First Christian Church Child Care Center is Jasmine Chacon.  Jasmine has been a wonderful addition to our baby room, where her calm, gentle, and patient nature helps create a nurturing environment for our youngest children. She has a special way of making babies feel safe, loved, and cared for, and her compassionate personality is evident in everything she does.

Jasmine is a true team player. Although primarily in the baby room, she is always willing to step into other classrooms when needed. She adapts well to working with different teachers, embraces changes in the schedule with a positive attitude, and readily adjusts when her  co-teacher is away. Jasmine confidently steps into the leadership role, ensuring the classroom continues to run smoothly.

Jasmine communicates exceptionally well with parents and staff members, helping to build strong relationships and maintain open communication. She is dependable with her paperwork, consistently completing it on time, and willing to work different shifts when the need arises. Her reliability is evident in her excellent attendance - she is rarely late or absent and can always be counted on.

We are blessed to have Jasmine as part of our team. Her dedication, flexibility, kindness, and commitment to providing high-quality care make her truly deserve this recognition. Jasmine - thank you for all that you do! We appreciate you and love having you as part of the First Christian Child Care Center family. Congratulations, Jasmine!

Happy Birthday!

Child Care Center Students:
Aug 2 - Preston R
Aug 4 - Laura L
Aug 5 - Emmett M, Xiran Q
Aug 9 - Ladislav V
Aug 10 - Lyla H
Aug 12 - Lennox T
Aug 18 - Abigail L, Elsa C
Aug 19 - Cora W, Olivia L
Aug 22 - Presley J
Aug 30 - Jace C

Child Care Center Staff:
August 1 - Rylee B
August 4 - Ida B
August 18 - Karen E, Anthony S
August 24 - Rylie G
August 25 - Ava L

A Message from Children’s Ministry

Come to First Christian’s Fall Kick-Off Breakfast! Kick off the fall season with your church family at First Christian’s Fall Kick-Off Breakfast! Join us on Sunday, August 16, at 10:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall for a morning filled with fun, laughter, and wonderful fellowship. Our delicious menu features custom-made colored pancakes, savory egg casseroles, and a variety of other breakfast treats. Everyone is welcome to attend, so bring your family, invite a neighbor, and help us start this new season together.

Back-to-School Splash Bash @ Pelican Bay, August 16 from 7-9 PM! FREE for the Whole Family! Dive into the new school year at our second annual Back-to-School Splash Bash! All First Christian Church and Child Care Center families are invited to join us at Pelican Bay on Sunday, August 16, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This exciting community event is completely free of charge for everyone attending. Come ready to swim and play, catch up with friends, and enjoy some delicious treats!

Blessings to all!
Jennifer Humphrey
Children’s Ministry Director

Closing Thought…

A scripture to read with your family this month about how God made everything: “God saw everything he had made. And it was very good.”  - Genesis 1:31, NIrV