Children's Center Upcoming Events
Friends of the Children's Center
AGUMCC United Methodist Children's Center needs YOUR help to keep our Christian Ministry going. With your support, we can continue meeting the needs of the program, providing high-quality care, and offering a play-based curriculum for young children that emphasizes Christian values such as love and respect. Please support the "Friends of the Children's Center" fundraising campaign with a monthly or a one-time gift of any amount. Details.
Children's Center Sunday
April 28, 2024
10:30am Service. The children will be singing in the service during the Children's Moment. Following the service at 11:30am: Ice Cream Social, Art Show, and Children's Art Silent Auction. Details.
Completed Events
In reverse chronological order (most recent first)Children's Center Open House
April 11, 2024
For the community. 6-7pm. Teachers will share the importance of play, exploration, and learning each day at our center. Children can share their daily routine, learning activities, and the different areas of interest in their classrooms. Families can visit classrooms: the one your child is currently in and the one your child will be attending in the upcoming year.
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
April 6, 2024
Do you like Pancakes? AGUMCC is having a Pancake Fundraiser Saturday, April 6th from 9am to 11am at 404 Front St. in Avila Beach. Tickets are $10; you get pancakes, eggs, sausage, hash browns, orange juice, and coffee. Tickets are available between Sunday services starting about 9:30am. You also can stop by the Children’s Center office between 9 to 10 and 4 to 5 daily. AGUMCC gets %50 of the proceeds. Our goal is to sell 100 tickets and raise $1,000. Please share this community event with family and friends. The proceeds will help the staff attend the California Association for the Education of Young Children’s Conference in Pasadena April 18–21, 2024.
Christmas Break
December 25, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Merry Christmas, and may you and your family be blessed in the new year.
Pajama Day and Minimum Day
December 22, 2023
Candy into Cash
Deadline: December 1, 2023
The Arroyo Grande United Methodist Children's Center needs help turning candy into cash. Order by November 30, 2023. Order See's Candies over $70 and receive FREE Delivery anywhere in the United States. Purchase here.
Pennies for Turkeys
Community Service Project
Deadline: November 19, 2023
Let's work together to make a difference for the needy families in our community this holiday season. Gather your pennies and spare change, and take a piggy bank from the narthex to start collecting. With your help, we can achieve our goal of $500. Since 2005, we have raised over $4,438.62 through this project. Return your filled piggy banks by Sunday, November 19, 2023. Your generous contributions will provide Christmas Baskets to those in need through the Five Cities Christian Women's Food Pantry.
No longer in Effect
But here's the info if you'd like: COVID-19 information and links.
Children's Center Sunday
April 23, 2023
You are invited to come and hear the children sing. Look at beautiful children's artwork. Bid on your child's class cooperative art. Enjoy a Sunday Social with ice cream and goodies. Silent Auction Flier. Event Flier. Photo Collage. Art Winners.
Holy Week Activities - You're invited!
April 2- Palm Sunday
- 8:30 am Contemporary Service
- 10:30 am Traditional Service -Children start the service by waving Palm Branches
April 9- Easter
- 8:30 am Contemporary Service
- 9:30 -10:30 Easter Brunch and pictures with the Easter Bunny
- 10:30 am Traditional Service
- 11:00 Egg Hunt during Sunday School
PDF Flyer
Christmas Break
December 26, 2022 - January 2, 2023
Pajama Day and Minimum Day
December 23, 2022
Pajama Day flyer. School closes at noon.
Children Center Christmas Program
December 15, 2022
6:30pm in the Sanctuary. Children arrive at 6:15pm in their classroom. Flyer.
See's Chocolates Fundraiser
Now thru November 30, 2022
Don't stand in the long lines at the See's Candy store! Help AGUMCC turn candy into cash. Order from AGUMCC by November 30, 2022. Also, please share this fundraiser link with family or friends through email, our Facebook page, or this website. Placing your See's Candy couldn't be more accessible: click here.
2022 Pennies for Turkeys Community Service Project
Now thru November 18, 2022
It's time to collect your pennies and spare change to help families who are in need in our community. Please bring your pennies and/or spare change in by Fri., November 18, 2022. Last year we raised $645.80. Our goal this year is to raise $500. Did you know that for every $1 you give, it has a value of $10 at the Food Bank? Look for the collection container in your child's classroom. We have been participating in this community service project since 2005 and have raised over $4,000. The money raised each year is given to the Five Cities Christian Women's Food Pantry to purchase turkeys for the Christmas Baskets for families in need in our community. Thank you for helping with this wonderful community service project.
AGUMCC Summer Break
June 27 - July 1, 2022
AGUMCC will be closed from June 27 to July 1, 2022.
Registration for 2022/2023 Year
March-May, 2022
Currently Enrolled Families: March 1 -11, 2022
"Waiting List Registration": April 4, 2022. Families on our Waiting List.
"Open Registration": May 2, 2022. Families not on our Waiting List.
It is always good to plan ahead when looking for a quality program. We pride ourselves on having an educated staff that have a love for and commitment to young children. We work hard on creating an environment that stands for quality, by following the standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. We provide a low child-to-teacher ratios; 4:1 for toddlers and 6:1 for preschool and Pre K.
Children's Center Sunday
Sunday, April 24, 2022
AGUMCC Children will sing at the 10:30am service at the First United Methodist Church then the staff and children will host an Art Show and Ice Cream Social from 11:30am to 12:00pm. There will be a Silent Auction for the Art Work beginning April 19th; Event Flier, Auction Flier. Photos.
Children's Center Open House
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
6:30pm to 7:30pm. This is a community event, Invite your families and friends. This is a time for the staff and children to share the importance of play, exploration, and learning, that occurs each day at our center. In addition, you will see the many learning activities and areas of interest both in and outside the classroom. Flier.
Friends of the Children's Center Year-End Giving Campaign for 2021
December 31, 2021
Thank you to the First United Methodist Church Congregation and Friends of AGUMCC who contributed during this campaign last year and through 2021. Your contributions have made it possible for AGUMCC to stay open during the COVID Pandemic and continue our wonderful ministry. You or someone you know can give a one-time donation or becoming a monthly sponsor by clicking this link; then click the "Give Now" button and when you get to the donate page, select "Friends of the Children's Center." Please help us continue to make a difference in a child's life each day in 2022.
See's Chocolates Fundraiser
Now thru December 3, 2021
Don’t stand in the long lines at the store. Order from us by Dec 3, 2021. Placing an order couldn't be easier! Share this fundraiser with family or friends either through our website at www.agumcc.org or like us on Facebook. Simply click here and begin shopping. Money raised will be used for supplies and materials for the children. Thank you for your support! And enjoy the Yum-Raising!
Collecting Pennies
November 2021
It's time to collect your pennies and
spare change to help families who
are in need in our community.
Did you know that for every $1 you
give, it has a value of $10 at the Food Pantry ?
Take home a "Piggy Bank" from the narthex and
return it by Sunday, November 21, 2021. 100% of your contribution will be
given to the Five Cities Christian
Women's Food Pantry. Our goal
this year is to raise $200.
See's Chocolates Fundraiser
Now thru December 4, 2020
Don’t stand in the long lines at the store. Order from us by Dec 4, 2020. Placing an order couldn't be easier! Share this fundraiser with family or friends either through our website at www.agumcc.org or like us on Facebook. Simply click here and begin shopping. Money raised will be used for supplies and materials for the children. Thank you for your support! And enjoy the Yum-Raising!
Pennies for Turkey Drive
November 2020
Its time again for AGUMCC "Pennies for Turkey Drive". Please collect your pennies and share your spare change so the Five Cities Christian's Women's Group can buy Turkeys for families in need this holiday season. You can drop off your donation at AGUMCC in a zip lock bag and add to our donation container. You can also mail additional donations via a check to 275 N. Halcyon Rd. Arroyo Grande CA 93420. Questions call 805-481-2223.
First Day of School 2020/2021
Monday, September 21, 2020
Week of Welcome
September 14-18, 2020
By appointment. More information here
- PICK ONE DAY of the week Sept 14-18, 20 from 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- PICK ONE DAY of the week Sept 14-18, 20 from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Family Orientation
September 8-11, 2020
By appointment. Adults Only. More information here
- Toddler Parent/ Guardian Orientation: Tuesday, Sept 8, 8-10 am, 12-2 pm. 4-6 pm.
- Preschool Parent/ Guardian Orientation: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 8-10 am, 12-2 pm. 4-6 pm.
- Pre K Parent/ Guardian Orientation: Thursday Sept. 10, 8-10 am, 12-2 pm. 4-6 pm.
Family Fun Night, Pizza, and Rain Gutter Regatta
March 13, 2020
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM in Criswell Hall. DINNER is 6:30 – 7:00 PM. Fundraising event to help
provide funds to send staff for
training conference in April.
Adult tickets $8, kids meals $5.
Special regatta race!
See Maddy Quaglino, director.
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