Weekday Ministries

Weekday Ministries Resources

Here is a link to the Discipleship Ministries web page with articles about hiring staff, space sharing and the importance of Preschool Ministries in the revitalization of the local church.

Preschool Care

• Arkansas DHS Child Care Licensing – includes links to current licensing guidelines, proposed licensing changes, support information and more!
• Guidelines for Weekday Preschool Ministry – from the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship (GBOD) – a PDF document

After School Care

• 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program – Supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools.
• Afterschool Alliance – Works to ensure that all youth have access to affordable, quality afterschool programs.
• The Center for Afterschool and Expanded Learning at Foundations, Inc. – Provides professional development, technical assistance, tools and publications to thousands of practitioners and leaders across the country. They also work with faith-based Twenty-first Century Community Learning Centers.
• Global School Net – Provides meaningful project learning exchanges worldwide to develop science, math, literacy and communication skills, foster teamwork, and develop collaboration skills.
• The iEARN Collaboration Centre – Enables children to learn with, rather than simply about, the world. 200+ project descriptions and student-produced media.