ALLENDALE CHILDREN’S CENTER AT
ALLENDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

3803 Haines Road North
St. Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 527-0778

Child Care for children ages 2-5 years
Monday-Friday
Open 6:30am - 5:30pm Year Round

LICENSING
Allendale Children’s Center is licensed by the Pinellas County Licensing Board for Children’s Centers (#C880151) and is governed by an Advisory Board which is responsible to the Administrative Board of Allendale United Methodist Church.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Our educational program is based on an activities approach to learning. A weekly theme, along with the children’s interest and abilities, help determine the experiences teachers plan and the guidance they will give. Through the use of interest centers, discussions, stories, music, art, dramatization, games and outdoor play, we hope to extend intellectual, social, creative and physical learning.

Age-appropriate activities will encourage competency, creativity, cooperation and independence. The atmosphere of the school and regularly scheduled chapel services give spiritual direction to the child as well.

The staff seeks to keep parents familiar with the themes and programs the children are following at school so they can participate in the child’s learning process at home. Parental involvement is actively encouraged.

TEACHING RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR
We believe that each child is a unique, important human being with unlimited potential, for we are all Children of God. We work to develop and enhance positive self images, independence and taking responsibility for one’s actions.

Teachers set meaningful behavior expectations and respond to children’s actions. Throughout the day, it is the staff’s responsibility to model the intents, concerns and values that are honored in our society.

ADMISSION
Parents wishing to enroll their children at Allendale Children’s Center are encouraged to stop by the Center’s office for a tour and to pick up a registration packet. An annual registration fee of $75 per family is required when the child is registered.

All children must be at least two years of age before being enrolled. A health certificate and certificate of immunization are necessary to complete enrollment.

Allendale Children’s Centers offers a full week program, as well as a variety of partial week options.