The Child Care Center at Riverside United Methodist Church was established in 1947 as a preschool for 3 and 4 year-olds. In January 1978, a co-op play group for 2-year-olds was organized, and in the fall of 1979, a full-day center for 3 and 4-year-olds began. In November 1993, the infant-toddler center opened.

School Sponsorship

Sponsored by Riverside United Methodist

The school is sponsored by Riverside United Methodist Church, and is operated on a non-profit basis. Riverside Child Care is designed to be a fellowship arm of the church in Arlington and surrounding communities. Licensed by the Ohio Department of Human Services, the center complies with state laws and regulations regarding child-care facilities.

Child Development

Home is where the heart is

Riverside Child Care recognizes the home as the primary factor in a child's development, and it is the goal of the program to supplement the care of the child when she or he is away from home by facilitating the child's maximum development. The center meets the needs of each child by providing an environment that supports physical, emotional, and cognitive needs. Each child is encouraged to share, to take turns, and to respect the rights of others.

An Active Life is a Good Life

The center provides both quiet and active play. Large and small muscle activities, art projects, music and rhythms, opportunities for dramatic play, story times, science exploration, and outdoor play enhance the daily lives of the children at Riverside.

We Want You to Know

Parent Teacher Conferences

Individual conferences for parents are held in the spring at pre-arranged times, but teachers are glad to schedule a conference any time to discuss progress and adjustment needs of a child. You are welcome to visit the school at any time.

School Board

Church and Non-Church Members

The school is governed by a Board composed of both church and non-church members. The Administrative Council of the Church approves the center's operations as planned by the Board and Director. The Child Care Center at Riverside is open to all in the community, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For More Information

Please Give Us a Call

For more information, if you have questions or comments, or if you would like to offer assistance or make a donation, contact Carolyn Bierley at 486-5202.