Published: 3/23/20
TO: CDC Families
FROM: Debbie Shellhorn, Director
Cindy Wunderlich, Associate Director
Hope this finds you and your family safe and healthy. CDC staff is meeting weekly through Zoom conferences to ensure that we stay connected during these uncertain times.
Below are several websites recommended by our teachers for activities to do with your children. In addition to the resources listed below, St. Luke’s website has opportunities for all family members to enjoy (www.st.lukes.org). The April calendars are posted on the CDC website.
-Scholastic Learn at Home:
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
-Highlight for Kids:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Highlights+for+kids
-PBS Kids (https://pbskids.org)
-Music and Creative Movement (www.thekiboomers.com)
We will be sending a weekly update with more resources. Please let us know how we can assist you and your family. Psalm 91:1-2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.” God’s faithfulness is our constant shield.
COVID-19 UPDATES
Published 3/19/2020:
St. Luke’s CDC will remain closed until April 15
Dear Child Development Center Families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children as we navigate these uncharted waters together. Following the Governer’s announcement, St. Luke’s CDC will remain closed until April 15. We will miss seeing you and the children while we are apart but we are working on ways to connect with you remotely. St. Luke’s has already started sharing videos like daily bedtime stories and enrichment activities for the kids that can be viewed here. New stories are posted daily and new activities are posted on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
For adults, St. Luke’s has daily devotional videos posted to our Facebook page every morning at 6:00 a.m., work out videos on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., and lots of new online classes starting next week (link coming soon to Facebook). Fun opportunities for families to connect online are coming soon as well.
If you have questions or need assistance, please call the office at 407.876.1155. You can visit the Child Development Center webpage or click here to view important updates from St. Luke’s.
You can also connect with St. Luke’s through social media via the icon buttons below. Thank you for following the recommended guidelines for social distancing to ensure the health and safety of our CDC family.
– Debbie, Cindy, and St. Luke’s Executive Leadership Team and Council
P.S. This Sunday, we invite you to worship with us on Facebook LIVE at 9:30 a.m.
Published 3/12/2020:
Dear CDC Families,
It’s hard to believe how quickly things change. We invite you to join us in praying for all those affected by novel coronavirus (COVID-19), our leaders, and first responders as they seek to care for those who are ill. We lament the lives lost and hearts that are hurting, broken, and anxious.
We believe the role of the church is to be good stewards of each of you and the community God has given us to love. We want to be smart and proactive in our planning, so we continue to be a place of hope, safety, and comfort for all our students and families. This is a time to be community while protecting ourselves and our families and ensuring the safety of others, especially those most vulnerable to this virus.
Click here to read the CDC’s guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
St. Luke’s CDC Directors, Executive Leadership Team and Executive Council are closely monitoring state and local advisories related to COVID-19 and taking precautions, recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), to prevent the spread of this and other illnesses.
Following Orange County Public Schools announcement today, St. Luke’s CDC will also be closed the week after our scheduled spring break and remain closed until at least March 30. The safety of our students, families, congregation, community, and staff is our highest priority. In addition to this school closure, effective Sunday, March 15, St. Luke’s campus will temporarily suspend in-person meetings for the next week and public worship on campus through the end of the month.
This Sunday, we invite you to watch Contemporary worship at 9:30 a.m. and Traditional worship at 11:00 a.m. live on Facebook. (click below at these times).
Click here to watch St. Luke’s worship.
We want to be extra cautious because of the high volume of activity on our campus each day.
St. Luke’s is helping prevent the spread of illness by:
- Enhancing cleaning procedures for high-touch surfaces like tables, chairs, doorknobs and push bars in all buildings using hospital-grade EPA recommended cleaning solutions to combat the spread of viruses
- Offering hand sanitizing stations around campus and sharing best practices for handwashing
- Asking guests and staff experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 to stay home to care for themselves and as a precaution for others
- Continuing to offer hospital and home visits as well as crisis support by our pastoral team while temporarily suspending visits by our lay Care Visitation Team members. (Lay teams will continue care through check-in phone calls to meet congregational care needs)
- Contacting St. Lukers in high-risk groups to ensure they are prepared, not left in isolation, and have access to worship and attend studies online as well the latest health information
- Providing study/care group leaders information and guidance so they may choose to hold classes virtually over Zoom (online/over the phone) rather than in-person (instructions coming soon)
As the situation develops, St. Luke’s will provide updates about scheduling changes, worship services, and more through regular communication channels.
For the latest updates, visit www.st.lukes.org/stayhealthy.
You can also connect with St. Luke’s through social media (@stlukesorlando) and the St. Luke’s Orlando app, available on the App Store and Google Play, as well as continue to support our vital ministries by giving online.
Thank you for doing your part to ensure the health and safety of our CDC family.
– Debbie, Cindy, and St. Luke’s Executive Leadership Team and Council
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2020-2021 Registration Information
Click on the files below to access the 2020-2021 school year registration forms.
2020-2021 Forms and Information:
Alumni/Church and Public Registration Information with 2020-2021 Tuition
Existing Registration Information with Tuition
Registration Form PDO 2020-2021
Registration Form Preschool 2020-2021
VPK Registration Forms 2020-2021
Know Your Childcare Facility Brochure
Child Development Center Calendars:
Monthly Calendars and Newsletter:
Toddler II April CDC Calendar 2020
2’s Plus April CDC Calendar 2020
Toddler II March CDC Calendar 2020
2’s Plus March CDC Calendar 2020
St. Luke’s Child Development Center offers three different programs:
Parent’s Day Out
Parent’s Day Out:
Toddler I: (8-16 months as of Sept. 1) 9:00 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. Available Tuesday and Wednesday. Parents may select 1-day or 2-days per week.
Toddler II: (17-27 months as of Sept. 1) 9:00 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. Available Monday through Friday. Parents may select 1-day, 2-days or 3-days per week.
2’s Plus: (28-35 months as of Sept. 1) 9:00 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. Available Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday and Friday. Parents may select 2-days or 3-days per week.
Preschool Classes
For children who are three years old by September 1, we offer a two-day or three-day program. For children who are four years old by September 1, we offer a five day a week VPK program.
The hours for the preschool are from 9:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. An Extended Day program is available on Mondays – Thursdays. Hours for children enrolled in Extended Day are from 9:00 a.m. – 1:50 p.m. The Extended Day program runs during the school year.
Preschool:
3 Year Old Tuesday and Thursday Classes: (3 years old as of Sept. 1) 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Extended Day classes are offered from 12:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. All children must be potty trained.
3 Year Old Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Classes: (3 years old as of Sept. 1) 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Extended Day classes are offered from 12:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. All children must be potty trained.
Voluntary PreKindergarten: (four years old by Sept. 1)
To learn more about the Child Development Center, contact our office at 407.876.1155 and schedule a tour. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Center is open to all children, regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, who may benefit from our type of program. Registration is handled through a Lottery Process and all programs are consistent with the Orange County Public School calendar.
For registration, tuition and other information about St. Luke’s Child Development Center Programs, please call 407.876.1155.
The Child Development Center is closed on Orange County Public School’s holidays. For their calendar please visit www.ocps.net.