Indianapolis Schools Guide: Children's Day In

Children’s Day In is affiliated with Meridian Street United Methodist Church, and includes both a nursery school program and a traditional preschool. The school is located in the rear of the Church, at the intersection of 55th and Meridian streets in the heart of the Meridian-Kessler area of Indianapolis.

While Children’s Day In is of the Methodist faith, children of all backgrounds are welcome. The appropriate classroom is determined based on the child’s age on September 1. (Summer camp classrooms are determined by the child’s age on June 1.) The school runs on a traditional school year calendar, with a six week summer camp. The school day is from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The classroom teachers preferably have an education background or related experience, but this is not required. Breakfast and lunch are not provided – children must bring a sack lunch.

School Information:

Children’s Day In

Director: Christy Whaley

Meridian Street United Methodist Church

5500 North Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46208

Phone: 317-253-0472

Fax: 317-253-5513

Email: cwhaley@msumc.org

Enrollment begins February 1 on a first-come, first-served basis

Nursery School Breakdown:

     Tuition: $96 per day of the week enrolled, due monthly (roughly $4.36 per hour)

     Days: Monday-Friday

     Curriculum includes: Music and Movement

     Classrooms:

          Lambs (9 mos-1.5 yrs)

          Ducklings (1.5-2 yrs)

          Teddy Bears (2 yrs)

     Teacher:student ratio:

          Lambs 8:2

          Ducklings 12:3

          Teddy Bears 16:3

Preschool Breakdown:

     Tuition: $240 per class enrolled for Threes class, due monthly (roughly $5.45 per hour)

                   $356 per class enrolled for Fours class, due monthly (roughly $8.09 per hour)

     Days: Either Monday & Wednesday, or Tuesday & Thursday

     Curriculum includes: First Steps in Music (ICC), Christian Life Skills (taught by clergy), Book Club (author study)

     Classrooms:

          Threes (3 yrs)

          Fours (4 yrs)

     Teacher: student ratio 16:3

Summer Camp Breakdown (Nursery School):

     Tuition: $125 per day of the week enrolled, due when billed (roughly $5.21 per hour)

     Days: Tuesday- Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

     Classrooms:

          Lambs (9 mos-1.5 yrs)

          Ducklings (1.5-2 yrs)

          Teddy Bears (2 yrs)

     Teacher:student ratio:

          Lambs 8:2

          Ducklings 12:3

          Teddy Bears 16:3

Summer Camp Breakdown (Preschool):

     Tuition: $150 per day of the week enrolled, due when billed (roughly $6.25 per hour)

     Days: Tuesday-Thursday

    Classrooms:

          Threes (3 yrs)

          Fours (4 yrs)

     Teacher: student ratio 16:3