Application forms are available on this website; the form can be printed and submitted by regular mail (to: Word of Truth, 2721 Winchester Road, Huntsville, AL 35810 -- Attention: Terri Bruner, Daycare Director), or can be taken in person to Word of Truth. All admissions into our daycare are subject to availability and approval. Before submitting an application, you must also read and agree to the Parent Handbook.

Rates:
For tuition rates or if you have any questions regarding our program, please contact Pastor
Terri Bruner by calling 256-6014 or 256-6000, or e-mail terri_bruner@msn.com.

PHILOSOPHY OF THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE PROGRAM

We believe that young children learn best through exploring their environment, interactive teaching with hands on material, active play, and varied materials and methodologies for the preschool child. We believe that exercise through playing outdoors helps develop strength, coordination, and a healthy body. Indoor play develops hand eye coordination and cooperation as well as cognitive and social skills. Being read to, having books available along with direction from teachers in phonetic pronunciation prepares the child for successful reading and a love for reading. We will pull from many different curriculums and styles of teaching to create the best mix we can to promote each child's individual style.

It is our philosophy to help each child to develop mentally, cognitively, emotionally, spiritually, academically and socially as much as we can, and do it in a safe, loving and caring environment.

Our daycare rooms were designed with observation in mind. Each one can be observed at anytime by parents or authorized persons. Two classrooms have one-way glass so you can observe without being seen or heard. One classroom has several regular windows for observation. It is our goal for you to be able to come and watch your child at any time as well as evaluate to your satisfaction the care being delivered.

Daycare activities will include age appropriate: language development including phonics, math concepts, shapes, colors, Foreign Language, music, art, crafts, Bible lessons, computer, science, indoor and our door free play, puppets, dramatic play, safety, health, self-care skills, educational material, character development, social skills, nature, problem solving, creative time, and story time.

Our property at the daycare site includes five and one-half acres of land. In addition to our ADT Security System, all of our entrances are kept locked and no one is allowed to enter the building without identifying himself or herself. This is for the safety of all the children and staff.

We have two large separate playground areas that are attached to the building at the entrance for safety. We have different playground equipment for different ages and abilities. Playground time is always supervised. We continue to maintain our playground equipment. Our building has and maintains current fire inspections, with permit on file. Our building is fitted with fire detection devices and system to alarm of any problem. The areas in the halls of the daycare are fitted with fire Department approved wire filled glass for fire safety. We do have fire drills that all staff and children must participate in regularly.

Health Policies:
Immunizations: All children will be up to date on all their immunizations and have an up-to-date blue card from a physician of the health department at the time of enrollment. All children in the daycare should receive yearly influenza shots during flu season to prevent outbreak in the daycare.

Dismissals:
Gingerbread House Program reserves the right to terminate a child's enrollment if the Director decides it is not in the best interest of the child and/or Gingerbread House Program to continue enrollment.