Quick Facts
Our Mission
To offer a high-quality child program enabling children to grow physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually to their full potential
Quick Facts
- State of Louisiana Licensed Type 1 Early Learning Center
- Qualified Staff Who Meet and Exceed State Requirements (State background checks are maintained for all adults involved in this ministry, and safety & security measures are followed. Teachers receive 12 hours of continuing education each year.)
- Balanced Program of Language Development and Cognitive Reasoning
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Church Gym for Indoor Activities
- Newly-Updated Outside Playground that is Safe and Secure
- Weekly Chapel Time with Pastor of First United Methodist Church
- Classroom Learning Centers
- Organized Environment that Balances Rest & Activity, Small & Large Group Activity, and Teacher Instruction with Child Choice
- Faith Based Curriculum -- Pinnacle / Childcare Education Institute
- Appropriate Field Trips that Enhance Learning
- Full-time care (5 days a week) and Part-time care (3 days a week or 2 days a week) options available
- Year-Round Program
- After-School Program
- Two Healthy Snacks a Day
- A Ministry of First United Methodist Church of DeRidder (the MCLC is governed by a Board of Directors that is ultimately amenable to the Church Council. Day-to-Day operations are under the administration of the director of the MCLC.)
Times & Contact Info
Hours of Operation: 6:30AM - 5:30PM, Monday-Friday Phone: 337.463.3750