For over 40 years, Good Hope has been the proud home of the Shining Stars Christian Preschool and Daycare. We are dedicated to providing a loving, faith-based environment where children develop the academic and social skills needed for a bright future.
DAYCARE: open Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 6 pm. There are days when it is closed, and these generally are in line with the schedule of the Arlington public school. Children must be at least three years of age and potty trained. Children can be enrolled at any time.
PRESCHOOL: Enrollment in the preschool is more limited, and generally opens to the public sometime in the Spring.
For more information about either program, call the church office at 419.365.5582 and ask for the Shining Stars director.
Shining Stars Christian Preschool & Daycare
Parent Information Handbook
P.O. Box 379
Arlington, OH 45814
Monday - Friday
"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it."
— Proverbs 22:16
About Us
Good Hope Child Development Center provides children aged 3-5 with learning experiences which aim to help them develop needed academic and social skills in an environment of sincere Christian love. Owned and operated by Good Hope Lutheran Church.
Christian Nature
A learning and worshiping community that builds up the body of Christ. An environment in which faith is verbalized, conduct is examined under law and Gospel, and prayer and praise are integrated into daily living.
Outreach
Enabling outreach to all unchurched people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Students without church affiliation are themselves the focus of a Christian witness as are their families and friends.
Vision
To build a school for Christ and the manifestation of His glory by expanding the number of children that we can serve and expanding the learning program that the children receive at school.
Purpose
Open to families in the surrounding community who desire a Christian based preschool program. We follow continuous fellowship and reflect the vital link with our Creator using activities, stories, songs, and prayer.
Philosophy
Assisting parents in fulfilling their responsibility to train their children. Our course of study helps with communication, reading/math readiness, reasoning, problem solving and cooperation.
- Age: 3yr old - sixth grade.
- Potty Training: All children must be potty trained to attend programs.
- Class Size: Limited during the school year to a maximum of 2-24 or 2-36.
- Government Assistance: We do not accept government assistance.
- Discrimination: We do not discriminate in the enrollment of children upon the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, or physical/mental limitations, in compliance with state law.
Fees are given to parents each year and are subject to change. Please call administration for current rates.
Before & After School
| AM Session | 6:30am - 8:00am |
| PM Session | 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
| 2-hour Delay | 6:30am - 10:00am |
| Early Holiday Release | 1:00pm |
Daycare
| AM Session | 6:30am - 12:00pm |
| PM Session | 11:00am - 6:00pm |
| All Day | Full Day Coverage |
6:01pm - 6:05pm: $10.00 extra charge
After 6:05pm: Additional $1.00/minute + $10.00 base charge.
Payments
Orange payment slips are distributed on Mondays for the previous week. Payments are due by Friday of that week. Please return the orange slip with payment.
A late fee of $10 will be charged for any payments past Friday.
Unscheduled Attendance: There will be a $5.00 charge if there is a change in your child’s attendance without notice by 2:30pm.
Cancellations & Delays
Listen to WFIN AM 1330 or WKXA FM 100.5. If Arlington School delays/closes, Preschool follows suit.
- Delays: Preschool delayed schedule: AM classes 10:00AM – 12PM; PM classes 1:00PM – 3:00PM.
- Snow Emergencies: Daycare remains open for Level 1 or 2. Closed if Level 3 occurs before 6:30am. If Level 3 occurs during session, please pick up safely.
Clothing
Dress for play! We use paint, markers, and glue. Include proper outer clothing (we go outside if 25-95 degrees). Keep a change of clothes in the book bag with names on all items.
Medications
Written consent and proper paperwork required. We administer medications to children with disabilities in accordance with the ADA.
Chain of Command: When discussing problems, special needs, compliments, or complaints please contact your child’s teacher first.
Key Contacts:
Kari Haugh - Administrator/Lead Teacher
Diane Mains – Lead Teacher
The staff is always available to schedule a time to discuss behavior, progress, social and physical needs.
- 6:30-7:30 Arrival / Breakfast Open
- 7:30-7:50 Play Time
- 7:50-8:05 School Drop Off
- 8:05-9:00 Play Time
- 9:00-9:15 Circle Time
- 9:15-9:30 Big Room
- 10:00-10:30 Paperwork
- 10:30-11:00 TV Time / Lunch Prep
- 11:00-11:30 Lunch / Restroom Break
- 11:30-2:00 Rest Time
- 2:00-2:30 Restroom Break / Snack
- 2:30-6:00 Play Time