KIDS DAY OUT

Welcome to Wesley United Methodist Church's Kids Day Out program. This program was established over 35 years ago as a Christian outreach to the parents and children of our community. We register children from ages six months through age five. We offer them an opportunity to socialize with other children.  Each day consists of various activities including: play for development of large motor skills, crafts that develop small motor abilities and creativity, free play, story time, songs and grace before eating. Throughout the year you and your family may be invited to participate in church activities.

Registration

There is a $75 non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee for every family (the fee for church members is $45). Completed registration forms and immunization records (available from your physician’s office) must be on file in the KDO office before your child may participate in Wesley Kids Day Out.

Programs

Monday - Wednesday - Friday

Monthly Fees
  1. Fees are due with your reservation form.
  2. Half-day sessions are $13.00 each and a full day for $26.
  3. Reservations will not be processed without payment.
  4. A monthly financial commitment of $52 per child ensures your membership in Wesley KDO. If you have not fulfilled the minimum of four sessions per month for two consecutive months and you have not contacted us, we will be required to drop you from the enrollment.
  5. Returned checks will be assessed a $25 fee.
  6. In cases of financial hardships, please see one of the Co-Directors.

Reservations
  1. We take reservations monthly. Reservations in writing and payment are due the third week of each month. Forms will be available one week before they are due.
  2. Half-day sessions are 9 am – 11:30 am and 11:30 am – 2 pm or a full day session is 9 am – 2 pm. Children may attend a maximum of 10 hours per week. That is equivalent to four sessions a week which can be two full days or one full day and two half days.
  3. In order to support the basic operations of the program, your child/children need to attend a minimum of four sessions a month. This means that a $52 reservation fee will be assessed per child for each month to secure your registration in that classroom.
  4. Wesley KDO must have the original copy of your reservation form because the State of Illinois requires that we keep these on file.
  5. After reservations are turned in, you will only be contacted if your times are NOT available.
  6. After reservations are turned in, NO CREDIT OR REFUNDS will be given for cancellations due to sickness or last minute plan changes. Reservations may be switched through the directors if space is available.
  7. If your child is unable to attend class for any reason please call and let us know. We occasionally have a wait list and this will allow us to have another child attend. In addition, it is a common courtesy for the teacher to know how many children will be in attendance.

Tuesday - Thursday

Monthly Fees
  1. Children will attend Wesley Kids Day Out on ALL Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am - 1 pm. The cost is $20 per day.
  2. Fee sheets with the monthly total will be available in the KDO main hall the first week of each month. Payment is due one week prior to the beginning of each month.
  3. No credit or refunds will be given for cancellations due to sickness or last minute plan changes. Please call 630-355-1758 if your child is unable to attend.
  4. Returned checks will be assessed a $25 fee.
  5. In cases of financial hardships, please see one of the Co-Directors.
Location/Parking

Kids Day Out is conveniently located in the downtown area of Naperville in Wesley United Methodist Church at 21 East Franklin Avenue. The church is on the northwest corner of Franklin Avenue and Center Street. We are north of the downtown post office and south of the Metra rail station, one block east of Washington Street.

Parking in the church’s parking lot is restricted to the available legal spots. At NO time should you park where you are blocking other vehicles that are parked legally. For ONLY QUICK drop offs and pick ups (less than 10 minutes) you may park briefly along the circle drive sidewalk. If you plan on doing other business in the church building (e.g., paying your bill, changing reservations, etc.) you must find a legal parking spot. If you are parked illegally or blocking another vehicle you may be assessed a fine at the discretion of the Wesley KDO Directors.

Discipline

When discipline is necessary, we have found the most positive and effective approach is to separate the child from the situation and redirect them. With safety as a priority at Wesley Kids Day Out, if we feel or observe a child’s behavior is repeatedly contributing to an unsafe environment, we may ask that the child be removed from the program permanently.

Weather Closures

We follow District 203 for closures. If District 203 closes for the day we will also be closed. If District 203 has a delayed start then Wesley KDO will only be open for the afternoon session. Those people signed up for the morning will have a credit to use for a future session.

Late Fines

There will be a 5 minute grace period following the end of each session. If you are habitually late picking up your child/children you will be assessed a fine, assigned at the discretion of the directors.

Drop Offs

If you are more than 10 minutes late arriving for a session, please drop your child off in the Wesley KDO office and the Directors will take your child into the classroom.

Pick Ups

If you need to pick your child up early, please stop by the Wesley KDO office and ask the Directors to get your child from the classroom. The Wesley KDO office must be notified if someone, other than authorized persons listed on the registration form, will be picking up your child/children. That person must have a picture identification presented before the child will be released.

Illness

Illness has always been a serious concern of Kids Day Out. Any child that has colored drainage, fever, diarrhea, or is not feeling well, is not to be brought to Kids Day Out. If your child becomes ill in class, he/she will not be allowed to stay and we will call you to pick up your child. If we are unable to reach you, we will contact someone from your emergency list.

Clothing

Send your child in wash and wear play clothes and please provide a change of clothing. Clothes may get soiled since we do many fun and messy projects. For those children not yet toilet trained, an ample supply of diapers must be brought in to be kept at Kids Day Out.

Food

We will provide water and snacks (e.g., goldfish, pretzels). Please send your child with a labeled sippy cup filled with water to start the day. If you would like to bring a snack to celebrate a special day, please check with the teacher before the day. Your child’s teacher can provide you with information on an estimated amount and an appropriate snack (all snacks must be store bought). If your child will be attending our afternoon session, please provide a lunch. Send easy to manage food. Please label all contents and containers.

Summer Program

Kids Day Out offers a summer program for families currently enrolled in the school year. The summer program runs June and July on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

We will be closed for the week (June 21st-25th) of United Vacation Bible School.

Licensing

We operate as a license exempt program from the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services. We follow the guidelines set forth in the Illinois Child Care Act.