The Ark at Cross of Christ

The Ark provides high quality care and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, as well as a support system for families. Cooperation, independence, and interaction are stressed among children and caring adults.

In order to accomplish our goals, we offer a daily program of experiences which promote growth, well-being, and age-appropriate development of gross and fine motor skills, language skills, cognitive skills, social and emotional skills, positive self-concept, curiosity, interest, and exploration.

Miscellaneous Information

1. Admission:
   Children attending The Ark shall be over six weeks old through five years. The Ark will provide child care to any child regardless of race, sex, national origin, religion, or handicap.
2. Hours:
   The Ark provides care 11 hours per day, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, five days a week (Monday through Friday).
3. Ratios:
   A ratio of one adult to three infants, one to six toddlers and one to nine preschoolers or better is maintained.
4. Holidays:
   The Ark at Cross of Christ will be closed the following days:

   New Year's Day	January 1
   Presidents' Day	Third Monday in February
   Memorial Day	Last Monday in May
   Independence Day	July 4
   Labor Day	First Monday in September
   Thanksgiving Holiday	Fourth Thursday in November and following day
   Christmas Eve (Early closing)	December 24; the Ark closes at 3:00 PM
   Christmas Day	December 25
   Christmas Holiday	The Ark is closed the week between Christmas and New Years Day.
   Staff Retreat (Early closing)	One day per year the Ark closes at noon for the annual staff retreat.

5. Disaster Handbook:
   Please click here to view The Ark's Disaster Handbook. (This is a Microsoft Word document; if you do not own Microsoft Word, a free viewer is available from Microsoft.)
6. Health Policy:
   Please click here to view The Ark's health policy.