Children's Day Out
Children’s Day Out provides care for children aged infant through five years in a loving Christian atmosphere. We offer quality childcare in a non-daycare setting, a trusted and caring staff, socialization, a safe environment, and meaningful age-appropriate activities.
We also offer early drop off at an additional cost, for children ages 2 ½ through Pre-K.
Attendance Options
Children’s Day Out has a capacity for 38 children at any given time. We offer flexible attendance options:
Enrollment
Enrollment in CDO is for a minimum of 2 ½ hours with arrival times beginning at 9:00 am, 11:30 am, or 12:30 pm. Since our program is not a daycare program, we have limited enrollment as follows:
Tadpoles – no limit on visits per week
Pollywog / Frogling Unit – 2 visits per week
Frog Room – 3 visits per week
Children may drop out of the enrollment program with two-week’s notice, and refunds will be made for paid days beyond this notice.
Advance Reservations
Advance Reservations do not require ongoing enrollment. All reservations are for a minimum time of 2-1/2 hours, with starting times of 9:00, 11:30 or 12:30.
Members of Kirkwood United Methodist Church may make reservations up to 4 weeks in advance.
Non-members may make reservations no more than 2 weeks in advance.
Reservations may be made in person, or by phone at 314-966-5223. Press 2 to reach CDO.
KUMCC Preschool parents needing CDO for any pre-approved preschool functions should reserve these CDO times as soon as the dates are known. Volunteers may make reservations with starting times of 8:45 am. Persons seeking to make a reservation after the maximum has been reached may not do so even though it is for volunteering or other pre-approved preschool function.
Drop-In Service
Drop-In Service does not require enrollment or advanced reservation, but is limited to one drop-in space available each morning at the time of opening in the Tadpole Room, the Pollywog / Frogling Rooms and the Frog Room.
Spaces are on a first-come, first-serve basis, with priority given to persons in the building when we open at 9:00 am. You may call at 9:00 am to see if spaces are still available.
The minimum Drop-In charge is for one hour.
Early Drop Off
KUM Preschool, in cooperation with Children’s Day Out, is opening their Early Morning Drop-Off to CDO attendees ages 2 1⁄2 through Pre-K.
Drop-Off begins at 8:00 am and your child will be brought to CDO at the 9:00 am opening. The cost is $8.00/hour and attendance is by enrollment only. Please call KUMCC at 314-966-5223 to enroll.
Tuition, Fees & Schedule
Billing Note:
All families attending CDO need to register for a Procare account prior to first attendance to receive billing and program information.
Childcare Fees
It is expected that all fees will be paid at the time the child(ren) is (are) picked up. Childcare fees for enrolled children are to be paid at the beginning of each month. Fees may be paid either by cash, check (made payable to KUMCC), credit card, Zelle, or your bank’s on-line bill pay feature. Please remember to write your child's name and what the payment is for in the memo line on any form of payment.
Hourly Rates
- First Child - $9.00/hour
- Each Additional Sibling KUMC Members - $6.50/hour
- Each Additional Sibling Non-Members - 7.00/ hour
Annual Registration Fees
- Enrollment - $75 per family
- Reservations or Drop In - $60 per family
Annual Supply Fees
- Enrollment - $25 first day enrolled plus $7.50 for each additional day enrolled
- Reservations or Drop-In - $25
Dates and Times of Operation
- 09.03.2024 - 05.16.2025
- Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Classrooms
Tadpole (ages 6 weeks-18 months)
We offer 4 spaces for limited enrollments, 2 spaces for advance reservations, and one drop-in space for the Tadpole Room. The drop-in space is available each morning at the time of opening.
There are five time slots:
- 9:00am-11:30am
- 9:00am-12:30pm
- 11:30am-3:00pm
- 12:30pm-3:00pm
- 9:00am-3:00pm (for specific days of the week)
There is no limit on visits per week for Tadpoles.
Combined Pollywog-Frogling (ages 18 months to 3 years old)
We offer 12 spaces for limited enrollments, 3 spaces for advance reservations, and one drop-in space for the Combined Pollywog-Frogling Room. The drop-in space is available each morning at the time of opening.
There are five time slots:
- 9:00am-11:30am
- 9:00am-12:30pm
- 11:30am-3:00pm
- 12:30pm-3:00pm
- 9:00am-3:00pm (for specific days of the week)
There is a maximum of two visits per week for Pollywogs and Froglings.
Frogs (ages 2.5 years to PreK)
We offer 11 spaces for limited enrollments, two spaces for advance reservations, and one drop-in space for the Frog Room. The drop-in space is available each morning at the time of opening.
There are five time slots:
- 9:00am-11:30am
- 9:00am-12:30pm
- 11:30am-3:00pm
- 12:30pm-3:00pm
- 9:00am-3:00pm (for specific days of the week)
There is a maximum of three visits per week for Frogs.
The Enrollment Process
Kirkwood United Methodist Children’s Center welcomes families of any race, color, nationality and ethnic origin and ensures all rights, privileges, programs, and activities are made available to all students at the school. KUMCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational, admissions, or scholarship policies.
We are happy to welcome you to the KUMCC family!
Online enrollment is currently closed.
Please click the green Register button below for registration information.
1 – Tour (optional)
Visiting the school is the best way to see if it is a good fit for your child and your family. Please call or fill out a request form to ensure availability.
3 – Placement & Enrollment
Download and complete the forms once you've received your child's class placement. Forms and fees should be turned in to the CDO Office to hold your child's class spot.
4 – Policies and Procedures
We ask new families to familiarize themselves with our Handbook and Volunteer policies prior to the start of the school year to ensure a smooth transition.
