Child's Day Out

Pre-school Program

Child's Day Out Preschool Program

Child's Day Out is a preschool and ministry for kids that allows moms to take a break for a few hours during the week. We offer an enriching 2-day program for children ages 12 mos. through 3 years, 3-day program for 3-year-olds and we offer our 4-day Pre-K program to 4-5-year-olds.

Age-appropriate learning is provided for students, including music, recreation, and art. Classes begin every September with registration in February. CDO follows the Dorchester District II school calendar -including closures and make-up days.

Please read on to learn more about our program! Detailed information can be found in the document section of this page.

Child's Day Out Staff

2025-2026 School Year

PROGRAM

Our mission here at Child’s Day Out is to provide an atmosphere that encourages spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth and development for preschoolers aged 12months to 4 years. Our goals are for each child to:

  • Experience God’s love through positive relationships with the adults in their classroom and their peers
  • Enjoy happy times at church
  • Feel good about him/herself
  • Grow in independence and initiative
  • Think and make choices appropriate for their age and stage
  • Develop fine and gross motor skills with a variety of activities

Planned within the framework of philosophy and purpose, the curriculum for our program includes:

  • Sharing and conversation time
  • Bible stories
  • Music and singing
  • Creative art activities and crafts
  • Games and large muscle activities
  • Food preparation
  • Science and nature activities
  • Celebration of birthdays and holidays

Child’s Day Out is in session from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday and Wednesday OR Tuesday and Thursday for our younger preschoolers. Our 3-day program for 3 year olds is in session from 9:00am to 1:00pm, Tuesday through Thursday. Our 4-day program is in session from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.

fees

A non refundable registration fee of $150 (cash or check) is required to secure a spot in the Child’s Day Out program. Tuition is due on the last day of every month for the upcoming month. This can be paid digitally through the ProCare app with a processing fee or by cash or check to avoid the processing fee. If a tuition bill falls two months behind, the child will not be able to attend until the balance has been paid in full. 

2026-27 Tuition
  • Monday/Wednesday 2 day tuition will remain $165 each month.
  • Tuesday/Thursday 2 day tuition will be $170 each month. 
  • 3 day tuition for our 3 year olds will be $250 each month.
  • 4K students attend  4 days a week. This is the only option. Tuition will be $295 each month.

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS for August 2026

  • Toddler Room - Date of birth - 1/1/25-9/30/25
  • Younger 2’s - Date of Birth  -  5/1/24-12/30/24                                                                                                                                                     
  • Older Twos Room - Date of Birth - 9/1/23 - 4/30/24
  • Threes Room (2 day class) -Date of Birth - 8/31/23 - 9/1/22 (*successfully potty trained, wearing underwear, by November 1 with few accidents - teacher can assist as independence grows)
  • Threes Room (3 day class) - Date of Birth - 6/30/23 - 9/1/22 (*successfully potty trained, wearing underwear at the start of school, few  accidents  - teacher can assist as independence grows)
  • Fours Room - Date of birth - 8/31/22 - 9/1/21 (*Toileting independently with minimal accidents. Teacher will NOT assist in the bathroom.)

Potty Requirements

Children in our 3 and 4 year old classes are expected to be potty trained and able to wear underwear during their time at school. Starting November 1st, after 4 accidents, 3 year old students in our 2 day classes will be put on a 3 week bathroom support plan. *After 3 accidents 3 year olds in in 3 day class and 4K students will be put on a 2 week bathroom support plan. If the issues continue, parents can choose to withdraw or take a 1 month sabbatical (continuing to pay tuition) to complete the potty training process at home. These modifications have become necessary for us to offer the best to every student in our care and make the most of the short amount of time we have with our students.

Special Needs Policy

Child’s Day Out strives to meet the spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of all the children it serves. God created each and every child with their own unique set of needs and challenges. Enrollment of children with special needs will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine if our program can best meet their needs. If it is determined that we cannot best serve the needs of the child, the registration fee will be refunded, the child will not be enrolled, and the family directed to resources that can better serve their child.

2026-2027 Registration

It is now time to begin making our plans for next year. Registration will begin for children currently registered and their siblings on February 17-19. The following week, February 25, 2026 open to Old Fort church members and February 26, 2026 we will open registration for those on the waiting list.  On March 2, 2026 we will open registration to the public for any remaining positions. Don’t delay registering. Classes fill up quickly and we would not want you to lose your spot.

To register, fill out a registration form for each child and return it with the non-refundable registration fee.  The registration fee is $150.00 for one child and $100.00 for additional siblings, for registration we will accept cash or check only.  We will not be able to hold any spots without the registration fee.   

Registration Dates:

  • February 17 – 19 In house – current day only
  • February 23 - 24 In house – request to switch days
  • February 25 - Church members (IN PERSON ONLY)
  • February 26 Waiting list registration (IN PERSON ONLY)
  • March 2 Public registration (IN PERSON ONLY)
Call 843-376-0622 for availability.
  • Phone: 843-376-0622
  • Fax: 843-376-0619
  • Email:  
  • Director Angie Tyler
  • Assistant Director Donna Priester