Welcome to Garden of Hope MDO at Crossroads Arlington! My name is Malika and I am the program director. I bring more than 20 years of experience as a teacher and manager to my position combined. We have an outstanding group of teachers! More than half of them have been with us for two years or more and many of them have been here for almost 10 years. Our teachers foster a positive and engaging classroom environment. They inspire a love of learning and motivate students to reach their full potential while creating a learning environment where each student is seen, valued, cared for, respected, and can be successful.
Our program provides Infant Care, Toddler Care, and Preschool education. We want you to know that we will treat each child as if they were our own, with love and humility while they are with us. Each classroom is equipped with educational tools and materials that help cultivate and develop the whole child. Building strong foundations for children to become lifelong learners, in a safe, loving, and Christ-like environment. Here, your child will learn through a bible-based curriculum, and creative and structured activities in art/crafts, music/worship, science, and storytelling. Emphasis is placed on meeting the needs of individual children in a group setting, so that each child experiences success and positive feelings of self-worth at their level of maturity.
We’re committed to keeping you connected throughout the week while your child is in our care through the GroupMe app. This will make communication easy for the whole group, and enable individual communication throughout the fall/spring as well. Teachers will have QR codes available for parents to scan and join.
Our building houses classrooms for each age group along with an indoor play area. We also visit weekly, an awesome, newly renovated covered Bicentennial Park just behind our location as weather and ability allow. For any holiday and inclement weather closures, we follow Arlington ISD’s calendar.
WHO DOES OUR PROGRAM SERVE?
Our Mother’s Day Out program offers classes for children ages 15 months through 4 years old. A child must be potty trained to enroll in the 3.5-4 year old class. Our program is open to both church members and non-church members.
WHAT ARE THE DAYS AND TIMES OF YOUR PROGRAM?
FALL/SPRING: Tuesdays/Thursdays. The hours are 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
SUMMER: Tuesdays/Thursdays. The hours are 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. We also offer the opportunity for you to bring your school age child(ten) to join us for our 8-week summer program.
WHAT DO I NEED TO REGISTER MY CHILD?
A new registration form must be filled out/updated each year. A $65 per family NON-REFUNDABLE registration fee is required for our 2 day/week program. A $55 supply fee per child, each session is also required.
WHAT IS MY TUITION EACH MONTH? AFTERCARE?
FALL/SPRING: Tuition per month for Tuesday/Thursday. We offer a 10% sibling discount on tuition if you enroll multiple children.
- Infant & Toddlers: $235 (15 mos-2 yr old)
- Preschool: $225 (3-4 year olds)
- Aftercare: 2:00-4:30 pm: Tuesday/Thursday $105 per child. No sibling discount.
SUMMER: Tuition per month for Tuesday/Thursday. A $55 supply fee per child is also required.
- All age groups: $230
- Aftercare: 2:30-5:00 pm: Tuesday/Thursday $105 per child. No sibling discount.
DOES YOUR PROGRAM HAVE A CURRICULUM?
Our program is structured and we do have an academic & a bible-based curriculum in place. The children have a bible story bi-weekly; a unit of study every 2 weeks; and a letter, color, number, shape, and theme of the month that they are taught in different formats: through arts/crafts, science, songs/worship, movement/dance, and storytelling.
HOW MANY TEACHERS ARE IN EACH CLASSROOM? CLASSROOM NUMBERS?
Each classroom has two teachers: a lead teacher and an assistant teacher.
Classroom limits:
- Infant: 5
- Toddler: 10
- 3 yr old: 12
- 4 yr old: 14
Crossroads Arlington Garden of Hope Mother’s Day Out is dedicated to providing a child-centered program where Christian values are stressed. Our goal is to serve with the love, attitude, and the humility of Christ. We would love o have you and your family a part of our program. If you have any questions, or would like to schedule a tour to see firsthand the amazing things our program has to offer, please contact Mother’s Day Out director, Malika, at mdo@crossroadsarl.org. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Reviews
Erin Bradley Boudoin
My kids have both enjoyed Mother’s Day Out at Crossroads! Great teachers, great environment, and lots of opportunities for the littles to make friends!”
Morgan Moore
“My son started here when he was 2 and is about to move up to pre-k. He had never stayed with anyone but family but felt comfortable right away. They were so kind to him and helped ease my anxiety, too. We’re so sad to be leaving, but my younger son will be starting Mother’s Day Out here as soon as he’s old enough!”