Dear Apple Dumpling Gang Families,

It’s hard to believe that another year has passed, but it’s true. Time seems to move so fast around here. Melinda and I would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to each of you for allowing us to be a part of your family. We are truly blessed by your children.

This year has been another year of tremendous growth and changes for our center. We’ve added flooring and paint, a new toddler playground (one with plenty of grass), new furniture and toys, not to mention a number of new appliances for the kitchen. The list could go on and on.

We’ve been able to add some outstanding new team members to the ADG staff this past year. Miss Nikki who teams with Miss Jenny in our Pre-Toddler room, Miss Jenn who assist Miss Tina in the Toddler room, and our newest team member Miss Jessica, who completes our Infant room team with Miss Denise.

As many of you already know this past year we were able to continue our current status as a STARS level 3 school (the only one in Mechanicsburg). We are proud to have 3 more team members earn their CDA credential in Early Childhood Education and 1 earn their Director’s Certificate. We are also looking very seriously at expanding our center’s capacity by adding additional class space; please be in prayer with us as we look into this option.

On the FORMS page,  please find our 2008-09 school year rate sheet. These rates go into effect Monday, June 30. New families who enroll with us will pay a $65 registration fee; existing families will pay the yearly $40 program fee. We offer a 5% discount to all families who have multiple children in our center. The discount applies to the oldest child. We have added a 4 day a week program to help assist many of our new families.

Once again allow me to thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve you and your family. It is because of your faithfulness to us that I can say that we are already full for the coming fall; your referrals and recommendations mean everything to us. As always we are committed to working together to make this the best experience we can outside of your home for your child. If there is any thing that we can do for you please feel free to stop by and let’s talk.