Creative Learning Center (CLC) is administered by North Oxford Baptist Church of Oxford, Mississippi and overseen by the CLC Weekday Education Committee. This childcare is licensed to provide full-day childcare services for 150 children, Infant- four years of age. We also offer afterschool care for children up to the 4th grade.

Our Mission

Our mission is to support the family by extending the ministry of North Oxford Baptist Church by providing a biblically based, age appropriate weekday education to infants, pre- school, and school age children.  We will love, nurture and teach each child by God’s example.  Our words will encourage, our actions will be gentle, and our hearts will love unconditionally.

Our Purpose

We know every child is fearfully and wonderfully made, and is a priceless Masterpiece designed by God. Our purpose is to help each child reach his or her full potential by recognizing the child as a unique, special creation of God and to design and implement a high quality early childhood program of activities and experiences that will develop each child mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally.

Our Philosophy

We know every child is fearfully and wonderfully made, and is a priceless Masterpiece designed by God. Our purpose is to help each child reach his or her full potential by recognizing the child as a unique, special creation of God and to design and implement a high quality early childhood program of activities and experiences that will develop each child mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally.

CLC Director - Katrina Cousar

Katrina is passionate about working closely with families and teachers to build a strong community centered around early childhood education. Supporting staff, guiding classrooms, and helping children reach developmental milestones gives Katrina a deep sense of purpose. Every day brings new opportunities to make a positive difference in a child's life.
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Our Curriculum

Age-specific daily lesson plans and Bible lessons are developed using the WEE Learn Curriculum published by LifeWay Christian Resources and other age appropriate curriculum. The curriculum will be supported by hands-on activities in the following learning centers:
  • Fine Motor
  • Art
  • Music and Movement
  • Blocks
  • Sand and Water
  • Dramatic Play
  • Nature and Science
  • Math and Numbers
  • Large Motor
The curriculum’s unit themes will be enhanced by the use of children’s books. Teachers will read daily to the children and a variety of books will be available to the children. Our curriculum is designed to meet the” MISSISSIPPI EARLY LEARNING GUIDELINES.”

Programs Goals and Objectives

  • To support the family by extending the ministry of North Oxford Baptist Church to families with young children. 
  • Provide a biblically based, age appropriate weekday education to infants, pre- school, and school age children.
  • We will love, nurture and teach each child by God’s example.  Our words will encourage, our actions will be gentle, and our hearts will love unconditionally.
  • Provide a classroom environment where children “learn by doing.”
  • Encourage the development of a joy for learning.
  • Provide age-appropriate learning experiences in an accepting, warm environment.
  • Encourage positive development across a wide range of domains while building self-confidence, independence, and self-discipline.
  • Provide opportunities for discovery, learning through concrete experiences, imaginative free play, observation, and positive peer and adult interaction.
  • Promote physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children.
  • Use basic health and developmental screenings as a means to determine the need for additional screening, referral for a comprehensive assessment, or needed professional services.
  • Use positive guidance techniques to provide a foundation for appropriate social interaction, positive self-esteem, and successful academic performance.
  • Provide an environment in which diversity is a part of daily routines and activities.
  • Teach hand washing and other health practices as part of the daily routine.
  • Provide positive mealtimes to encourage the development of healthy lifetime eating habits.
  • Povide outdoor play for the development of healthy bodies and minds.
  • Provide activities for children which encourage a positive transition from preschool into the kindergarten setting.
  • Provide a positive supporting environment in which children will develop self-directed, cooperative, trusting relationships. 

Our Classrooms

Our classrooms are designed to meet the developmental needs of the children they help educate. Our teachers ensure each room is equipped to inspire creative learning and play, while reducing unnecessary clutter and maintaining a safe environment.
Enrollment
Enrollment Eligibility
CLC offers services to children ages 8 weeks to 4 years of age and afterschool classes up to the 4th grade.

Step-by-Step Application Process
  • Parents need to complete the General Interest Application below.
  • Pay non-refundable registration fee is required per child to secure your spot on the waitlist.

Acceptance to CLC
Once the application and fee are submitted and child is accepted, the CLC will reach out to the parents to confirm enrollment and provide further instructions regarding schedules, orientation, and curriculum specifics.

Requirements for Admission
Before admission to the CLC program, the following documents must be on file:
  • A completed North Oxford CLC Registration Packet that will be sent via email upon acceptance into the program;
  • Non-refundable registration fee;
  • Enrollment card (updated as needed);
  • Third-party release information;
  • Emergency contact information with current telephone numbers;
  • Current MS State Department of Health Certificate of Immunization; Compliance Form 121.
    (The Parent is required to provide updated 121 forms as shots are given).
Meals and Nutrition Policy
Children are provided breakfast (8:30 A.M.), lunch (begins at 11:00 and is served at 15 minute intervals), and afternoon snacks (3:00 P.M. and 4:30 P.M.). Parents of children arriving at preschool after breakfast will need to call the preschool for their child to be included in the 9:00 A.M. lunch count. Nutritious meals are served which meet the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program Guidelines. Menus are posted in each classroom and copies sent home monthly. Meals are served family style. Accommodations for children with special dietary needs or food allergies are made on an individual basis and require a written request and instructions. Milk allergies must be documented with a doctor’s note.
Snacks may be provided by parents on special occasions such as a child’s birthday; however, they must meet minimum nutritional standards. Food items must be purchased rather than homemade. Please schedule with your child’s teacher when bringing food items to school.
Meals and Nutrition Policy for Infants
Meals for infantsInfants are fed as needed on an individual basis. Parents of infants will be provided a Daily Information Sheet (DIS). These information sheets along with the following instructions should be followed to plan and prepare for infant’s daily feedings:
 
Daily informational Sheets (DIS)
  •  Initially, parents should inform staff about infant’s general eating habits. Following this initial conference, DIS will be used to communicate infants eating habits.
  • It is the responsibility of the parent to provide written instructions on the DIS for the day’s feedings.
  •  Staff will provide DIS to parents stating infant’s feeding times and intake amounts.
Food supply for infantsParents are responsible for supplying each day’s supply of food and formula (already prepared in bottles) for infants.  Procedures and regulation in supplying food:
  •  Label all bottles and jars appropriately with the name of the child; Glass bottles are not permitted;
  •  State law prohibits accepting previously opened jars of baby food;
  •  Baby food will be served in a separate dish from the jar or container it was stored in, and the remaining will be discarded.
  •  Any leftover in the jar will be dated and used within 24 hours or discarded;
  • Formula must be prepared and stored in bottles at home.
Tuition
  • Infant/Creeper class – $900
  • Toddler class – $850
  • Two year old class – $850
  • Three year old class – $825
  • Four year old class – $825
  • Afterschool class – $300
  • Summer Care for Afterschool Children – $700
Parent Handbook
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2026 - 2027 CLC Academic Calendar
First Day of New Program Year                                                            Monday, August 3, 2026
Closed for Labor Day                                                                               Monday, September 7, 2026
Fall Field Trip (Pumpkin Patch)                                                            TBD
Fall Carnival at CLC (9:30 a.m.)                                                              Friday, October 30, 2026
Family Thanksgiving Feast (11:30 a.m.)                                              Friday, November 20, 2026
Closed for Thanksgiving                                                                        Thurs/Fri November 26th - 27th
Christmas Program (10:00 a.m.)                                                          Friday. December 11, 2026
Class Christmas Parties and Half-Day (Staff Development)      Friday, December 18, 2026
Closed for Christmas/New Year’s                                                        Mon, Dec 21 – Fri., Jan 2nd, 2027
Reopen for Start of Spring Semester                                                 Monday, January 4, 2027
Closed for Martin Luther King Day                                                     Monday, January 18, 2027
Valentine’s Day Celebration (2:30 p.m.)                                             Friday, February 12, 2027
Open Registration for Existing Parents                                            February 15th – March 5th
Half Day (Staff Development)                                                              Friday, March 5, 2027
Closed for Spring Break                                                                         TBD
Open Enrollment for 2027 – 2028 Academic Year                        Monday, March 22, 2027
Easter Egg Hunt (9:30) & Class Celebration (2:30)                         Thursday, March 25, 2027
Closed for Good Friday                                                                          Friday, March 26, 2027
Park Day                                                                                                     Friday, April 30, 2027
Muffin with Moms                                                                                   Friday, May 9, 2027
End of the Year Program, 10:30                                                           Friday, May 14, 2027
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week                                                       Monday, May 10th – 14th
End of the Year Class Parties                                                                Friday, May 28, 2027
Closed for Memorial Day                                                                       Monday, May 31, 2027
Donuts for Dads                                                                                       Friday, June 19, 2027
4th of July Parade                                                                                   Thursday, July 2, 2027
Closed for 4th of July                                                                             Monday, July 5, 2027
2027 – 2028 Parent Orientation (5:30 p.m,)                                    Tuesday, July 20, 2027
2027 – 2028 Open House (5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)                           Thursday, July 29, 2027        
Closed for Staff Development                                                             Friday, July 30, 2027
First Day of 2027 – 2028 Program Year)                                           Monday, August 2, 2027
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