Open Arms Christian Child Development Center

The Foxes class participated in a really fun project this month. Across North America, 543 teachers/classes participated in a Valentine’s Letter Exchange. Each class sent 23 letters out to schools along with a handmade Valentine. The Foxes class has received 9 back so far. Check out the map in the PreK wing to watch more arrive and read the wonderful messages that they have received. For more information and to see which states have responded, visit https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/02/07/foxes-class-participate-in-valentines-exchange-across-north-america/

Tell your friends! We will be holding open registration for our half day program on Monday, February 10. For more information, visit https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/01/20/half-day-open-enrollment-starts-the-week-of-feb-10/

Next Monday, February 10, Open Arms will begin Open Enrollment for our half day program. For more information, including times, visit https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/01/20/half-day-open-enrollment-starts-the-week-of-feb-10/

Spread the word!

We hope you join us this Sunday for church at Our Savior's Way. The Open Arms children will be singing "Rejoice in the Lord Always". For more details, visit https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/01/29/children-sing-in-church-february-2nd/

Chapel Service

Chapel is so much fun! Lutheran School's Week 2020.

Today was the final day of spirit week and it was Class T-Shirt Day! We had so much fun celebrating this week. If you would like to learn more about our school, please visit www.openarms-ccdc.org.

We ❤️ our teachers! We wrapped up our super fun week with a hot cocoa bar and donuts for our staff.

This Sunday, Open Arms students will sing during the 11am service. The children have been learning the song "Rejoice in the Lord Always" in Chapel this week. We invite you and your family to come worship with us. All children that attend will get to pick a treasure from the treasure box. For more information, visit https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/01/29/children-sing-in-church-february-2nd/

Today was Wear Red/Favorite Color Day at Open Arms! We celebrated with another fun Chapel service. The Monkeys and the Lambs wore their class t-shirts today. Tomorrow is Class T-shirt Day and we will wrap up our fun festivities!! For more details about Spirit week, visit https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/01/20/spirit-week-at-open-arms-begins-next-monday/

Today is day 3 of our Lutheran Schools Week celebration and it's Disney/Superhero Day! Everyone had fun dressing up as their alter ego. Tomorrow is Favorite Color Day. For the full list of LSW Spirit Days, visit https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/01/20/spirit-week-at-open-arms-begins-next-monday/

Tonight is NO COOK NIGHT!!! Join us at Panera in Ashburn for dinner from 4pm-8pm. A proceed of your bill will go toward our playground upgrades. So don't forget to mention Open Arms when you order.

Continuing our celebration of Lutheran Schools Week, today was Crazy Hair/Hat Day! We have some creative parents/teachers. Tomorrow is Disney/Superhero Day. For the full list of LSW Spirit Days, visit https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/01/20/spirit-week-at-open-arms-begins-next-monday/

Take a night off from cooking and help out Open Arms, as a percentage of all food purchased will go to support new playground equipment at Open Arms. For details of the event, go to https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/01/09/come-join-us-for-panera-spirit-night-january-29/

Everyday this week, classes will visit Chapel at 9:30am to praise and worship together. They are learning a new song "Rejoice in the Lord Always" that they will sing at the 11:00am service at Our Savior's Way on Sunday, February 2. All are welcome to attend. To learn more about Our Savior's Way, visit https://www.oswlc.org/

Today was our first day of Lutheran Schools Week and Mismatch Day! We had lots of fun showing off our wacky style. Tomorrow is Crazy Hair/Hat Day. For the full list of LSW Spirit Days, visit https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/01/20/spirit-week-at-open-arms-begins-next-monday/

Monday is Mismatch Day!!!

Open Arms will celebrate Lutheran School’s Week next week with wacky spirit days. Each day children will get to dress up in something different. Do you want to be a princess, a superhero, or your favorite Disney character? Find our spirit day schedule by visiting our website at https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/01/20/spirit-week-at-open-arms-begins-next-monday/

Today we celebrate Ms. Christina “Tina” Bailey’s 20th anniversary at Open Arms! We are so thankful for the many lives Ms. Tina has touched in our preschool and all the love she has provided to families at our school. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Tina!

Do you need a date night? The Our Savior's Way Youth group is here to help with your child care needs. Follow the link to register for Parents Night Out on Saturday, February 15. https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/01/20/open-arms-parents-night-out-set-for-february-15/

Tomorrow night is Family Movie Night at Open Arms! This year we will be showing 5 movies ranging in length from 6 minutes to 27 minutes, so there’s an offering for every attention span. We will have pizza, popcorn and drinks for purchase. Bring your blanket to spread out. For more information, go to https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/01/09/its-time-for-our-annual-movie-night-on-january-24/

Open Arms will celebrate Lutheran School’s Week next week with wacky spirit days. Each day children will get to dress up in something different. Do you want to be a princess, a superhero, or your favorite Disney character? Find our spirit day schedule by visiting our website at https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/01/20/spirit-week-at-open-arms-begins-next-monday/

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt 21 but test them all; hold on to what is good, 22 reject every kind of evil. 23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.

https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/01/09/experience-joy-at-open-arms-january-27-31/

This Friday, 1/24, we will be hosting our family movie night to kick-off the celebrations for National Lutheran Schools Week. This year we will be showing 5 movies ranging in length from 6 minutes to 27 minutes, so there’s an offering for every attention span. Pre-order pizza and come have a great evening with your Open Arms family. For more information, go to https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/01/09/its-time-for-our-annual-movie-night-on-january-24/

Next Friday, January 24th, we kick-off the celebrations for National Lutheran Schools Week with our annual family movie night! This year we will be showing 5 movies ranging in length from 6 minutes to 27 minutes, so there’s an offering for every attention span. Pre-order pizza and come have a great evening with your Open Arms family. For more information, go to https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/01/09/its-time-for-our-annual-movie-night-on-january-24/

Open Arms will be celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week later this month from January 27 until the 31st, which allows 1,950 LCMS preschools, elementary schools and high schools to give thanks and to praise our God for our many blessings. So come join us and experience JOY! For more information go to https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/01/09/experience-joy-at-open-arms-january-27-31/

Some of our littlest students got to meet Mother Goose this week. She sang songs and let the children wear costumes. Mother Goose is one of the fun experiences that Open Arms brings in every month! For more information about enrollment, visit www.openarms-ccdc.org.

Looking for an excellent, high quality preschool program serving children in a Christian environment? Open Arms is entering its 20th year of ministry in the community and our half-day programs are holding their Priority Enrollment this week, Jan. 13 – 17th from 9 – 4 pm. For more information, visit https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/01/09/priority-enrollment-for-half-day-programs-starts-jan-13/

It’s that time again, as we kick-off the celebrations for National Lutheran Schools Week with our annual movie night on January 24th. This year we will be showing 5 movies ranging in length from 6 minutes to 27 minutes, so there’s an offering for every attention span. Pre-order pizza and come have a great evening with your Open Arms family. For more information, go to https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/01/09/its-time-for-our-annual-movie-night-on-january-24/

Have a K-5th grade student and looking for quality after school care? We currently service these elementary schools: Mill Run, Hillside, Legacy, Creighton's Corner, Discovery, Moorefield Station, Madison's Trust, Waxpool! Find out more information at https://openarms-ccdc.org/2019/12/10/new-tuition-rate-for-after-school-program/ and schedule a tour with us!

Priority Enrollment For Half-Day Starts Jan. 13 – Open Arms

Priority enrollment for our half day preschool 2020-21 school year is open! See Ms. Hena to make your selection and get a lottery number Jan. 13 – 17th from 9 – 4 pm. For more information, go to https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/01/09/priority-enrollment-for-half-day-programs-starts-jan-13/

openarms-ccdc.org Priority Enrollment For Half-Day Starts Jan. 13 Attention all families looking for an excellent, high quality preschool program serving children in a Christian environment. Open Arms is entering its 20th year of ministry in this community and we want you to be a part of our family. Our half-day prog...

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Open Arms Christian Child Development Center

Priority Enrollment For Half-Day Starts Jan. 13 – Open Arms

Looking for an excellent, high quality preschool program serving children in a Christian environment? Open Arms is entering its 20th year of ministry in the community and our half-day programs will be holding their Priority Enrollment process week of Jan. 13 – 17th from 9 – 4 pm. For more information, go to https://openarms-ccdc.org/2020/01/09/priority-enrollment-for-half-day-programs-starts-jan-13/

openarms-ccdc.org Priority Enrollment For Half-Day Starts Jan. 13 Attention all families looking for an excellent, high quality preschool program serving children in a Christian environment. Open Arms is entering its 20th year of ministry in this community and we want you to be a part of our family. Our half-day prog...

LCPS has changed their Status to a closure for today, Wednesday, 1/8. Therefore, the Open Arms half day preschool program is closed. Enjoy your snow day! ☃️

Our full day program is running on time. Drop in care is available for school age students.

LCPS has announced a 2 hour delay for Wednesday, 1/8. Therefore, the Open Arms half day preschool will be delayed 2 hours. Please see below for the inclement weather delay schedule. The full day program will operate on time. If LCPS or the Federal Government changes their status, we will update you. Stay safe and warm! ❄❄❄

Inclement Weather Delay Schedule:
10:15am – 12:15pm (8:50am classes)
10:30am – 12:30pm (9:00am classes)
10:15am – 1:50pm (Giraffes)
10:15am – 2:00pm (Cheetahs)
12:15pm-2:00pm Lunch Bunch

The Federal Government has announced an early closure today due to the impending storm. Therefore, in order to get students and staff home safely, Open Arms will be closing at 3:00pm.

Thank you for your understanding and please drive safely.

LCPS has announced a closure for today, Tuesday, 1/7. Therefore, the Open Arms half day preschool program is closed. Enjoy your snow day! ☃️

Our full day program is running on time. Drop in care is available for school age students.

Stay safe and warm!!❄❄❄

Our new Transitional Intermediate Preschool classroom, the Periwinkles, officially started today. Everyone was excited to see Ms. Ana back in her own classroom, along with Ms. Satya. This program was developed to meet the needs of learners who do not meet the birthdate cut off to participate in the Intermediate Preschool program, but turn 3 between October and March, are potty trained, and demonstrating mastery of the Beginning Preschool curriculum.

These are good illness reminders. See our parent handbook at www.openarms-ccdc.org for health procedures. Let's keep Open Arms students and teachers healthy!

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Amos Comfort Dog

Twenty-five years ago Pastor Mann accepted God’s call to start a new church in Loudoun County, Virginia. Together our congregation has grown in love, understanding and faith and today the time came for our founding Pastor to retire.

Pastor and Sally Mann, thank you for the gift of love that has transformed us. God’s Blessings to you!

“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy.” Philippians 1:3-4

Praying for all of the teachers and students who are "back to school" today! Have a wonderful day!!

We wish you a very Blessed 2020!

Last day to vote is tomorrow 12/27. Please click the link below and vote for us in 2 categories:

-Best Camp/Summer Program
-Best Childcare/Preschool

>Go to this link: https://www.loudountimes.com/best/first_round_voting/#//

>>Select the Kids & Education Category

>>>Select Camp/Summer Program

>>>>Scroll to Open Arms Christian Child Development and CLICK VOTE.

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6

Merry Christmas from the Open Arms family! ❤️

We had so much fun at our Christmas Sing-A-Long this morning! Merry Christmas!