- Afterschool ~ 5-11 year olds (elementary aged students) (1:18 ratio)
Christ-Centered Values
The Christian message of God’s grace, love, and forgiveness is the foundation of all learning at Open Arms. The Pre-K program at Open Arms encourages children to grow in all developmental areas while experiencing God’s love. On a daily basis there is a Bible lesson, carried out through music & movement, language development, motor skills activities, creative arts, social/emotional development, sensory exploration, and outdoor play. The children also attend chapel every Wednesday with the pastor and every Friday the children participate in devotions at the center (offered during Summer Camp for school aged children). Most importantly, the teachers at Open Arms incorporate Christ’s love into their lesson plans and demonstrate His love throughout each and every day.
Safe, Secure, and Nurturing Environment
Open Arms After-School Program cares for children through 11 years of age (through elementary school).
Transportation is currently available from:
- Woodland
- Dunwoody Springs
- Ison Springs
- Roswell North Elementary
Afterschoolers are bused from elementary schools to our facility on Open Arms buses. All children are required to wear seatbelts when traveling in the buses and children weighing less than 40 pounds will be required to ride in booster seats with 5-point restraints. Safety is enforced.
Upon arrival to the center, homework is supervised (per parent direction) and a nutritious snack is provided. Outdoor activities are available, as well as, both organized and free choice activities such as arts and crafts, music and other extra-curricular activities.
During days when public school is not in session (other than Center holidays) full day services are offered for registered students. Note that we follow Fulton County’s lead for weather-related closings.
Open Arms Learning for Afterschool
Quality child care begins with quality programming. Pinnacle Early Childhood Curriculum™ is designed to engage children in developmentally appropriate activities that move them toward their potential. Pinnacle Curriculum for school-age children takes into consideration the special needs of this special group. Whether they want to work on a creative art project, do homework, or just relax in the “Chill Zone,” Pinnacle Curriculum assists the school-age teacher in creating a fun environment where afterschoolers want to be! Pinnacle Curriculum provides opportunities for students to interact with each other as they participate in activities that challenge their creativity in a social/recreational outlet for that after-school energy!
Units of Learning in Afterschool
- Bible Focus
- Special Projects
- Creative Arts & Expression
- Board Games
- The Chill Zone
- Homework/Educational Enrichment
- Outdoor & Group Games
- Learning Centers