Open Arms Early Learning Center

HISTORY
Lutheran parochial education has more than 125 years of rich heritage in the United States. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has over 1,300 early childhood education centers in operation in all 50 states. Open Arms Buckhead was the first Open Arms Child Development Center established. Since then, Open Arms Child Development Centers have spread countrywide and are often used in church planting.

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center of Buckhead is to reach out to families with young children. Open Arms is a place of Christian nurture with quality staff proclaiming the Good News of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. We believe parents are the primary educators of children and we strive to support the teaching role of parents by providing information and sharing insights on child growth and development.

PHILOSOPHY
Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center is a not-for-profit ministry of The Lutheran Church of the Ascension, providing a child care program of the highest quality designed to meet the needs of concerned working parents. At Open Arms, each child is guided to develop his/her potential in every aspect of life within the shelter and nurturing relationships of Christian love. We operate our Center assuming each child is an individual and must be allowed to grow and learn at his/her own rate and to develop a healthy self-image. Working with children is a sacred task. Open Arms will help each child grow spiritually, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.

Childcare and preschool frequently represent the child’s first separation from home, a first experience in learning that other adults can be helpful and loving. Children have much social learning to do. This is accomplished best in an atmosphere of love and concern for the needs of each child. Programs are planned to encourage and develop individual strengths and abilities, while helping your child to understand the value of cooperation and interaction with others. These abilities are developed through working, learning, playing, and sharing with other children as well as adults.

Play is the child’s work. By taking advantage of this fact and the many facets of early childhood teaching techniques, a happy and strong foundation can be built. By balancing active time with quiet time, teacher-directed activities with child-selected ones, and structured learning with fun-time, Open Arms will encourage the child’s natural curiosity and eagerness to learn about the Lord’s creation.

ACCREDITATION & MEMBERSHIP
Open Arms Buckhead is licensed and quality rated by Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care & Learning (DECAL). A copy of the laws and rules governing childcare centers and a copy of the State Rules and Regulations are posted on the parent bulletin board in the front entrance lobby. Our licensing record, including compliance report forms from the health, building, and fire departments, are available from the state.

VISION
It is our vision . . .
To value each child as a unique and special child of God, encouraging individuality and promoting self-esteem
To provide a balanced program to meet the total needs of the child to grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically
To value a child’s play experience as an avenue of learning
To provide a developmentally-appropriate program for all children of any race, creed, nationality, or ethnic origin
To provide a safe, stimulating, hands-on environment in which children can interact with others and increase in ability and knowledge within a small group experience
Finally, to nurture the spiritual and professional development of our staff, thereby enriching their lives.

Child Ages:

6 weeks - 11 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning - NAEYC Accredited

Vouchers:

This provider accepts vouchers

Preschool:

Yes

Children per Teacher:

Infant: 4/1, Toddler: 6/1, Pre k: 10/1, Afterschool: 18/1

Hours of Operation:

School Tours
Monday - Friday: 10am-2pm
By Appointment Only