Children's Outreach Ministries (COM)

Welcome to Children’s Outreach Ministries! We hope you find our website helpful and informative when deciding upon a quality childcare program. COM is a licensed childcare center through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. We are also inspected and registered with the State Fire Marshall, Putnam County Health Department, and Department of Education, Office of Child Nutrition.
We encourage you to explore the opportunities of our programs. If you would like to tour our facility, please contact the Director to schedule an appointment. 304.562.9170.


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  • About COM

    COM is conveniently located at 2848 Putnam Avenue in Hurricane, West Virginia, a close proximity to I-64 and US 60. The hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. COM operates year-round and is an outreach of Forrest Burdette United Memorial Methodist Church. COM provides an infant-toddler, early education, Putnam County Collaborative Pre-K and a school-age after/out of school program with bussing from 5 Hurricane area schools. COM practices safe sanctuary which provides two teachers in each classroom at all times and faith based learning opportunities for sharing God’s love with our students.

  • Licensing & Standards

    COM is licensed through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. We are also inspected and registered with the State Fire Marshall, Putnam County Health Department, and Department of Education, Office of Child Nutrition. 


    COM follows best practices in the field of Early Childhood Education.  All employees receive state-approved continuing education training on an ongoing basis.


    Pre-kindergarten Standards

    Infant & Toddler Standards

  • Parent Information

    For over thirty years, the Children’s Outreach Ministries has provided Early Education and School-Age Programs to the children in the community. We believe that each child is a gift from God. The Board and staff want to partner with each child’s family to help the child succeed in future endeavors of life.


PROGRAMS

The Children’s Outreach Ministries encompass the Early Education and School-Age Programs. These programs operate as non-profit programs through Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church under the direct governance of the Children’s Outreach Ministries Board of Directors.


The Children’s Outreach Ministries programs are licensed by the State of West Virginia, meeting the health and safety standards as required by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services and the State Licensing Board. Our licensing capacity is for 155 children. We have liability insurance through a local agency.


The Children Outreach Ministries does not provide medical coverage.

This facility is operated on a non-discriminatory basis, and the practice of this policy is demonstrated through equal treatment in regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin,  age, marital status of parents, and parents and children alike. If a child with extenuating circumstances or needing special care wishes to enter the program, his/her case will be decided at the discretion of the Program Director. Depending on the particular situation, it may be referred to the Children’s Outreach Ministries Board of Directors.


All decisions will be based on the availability of qualified staff to meet the needs of the child in question as well as to still care for the needs of each individual child in the classroom.

  • Mission Statement

    As an outreach ministry of Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church, we are committed to nurturing children in body, mind, and spirit.

  • Statement of Purpose

    We hold an Attitude of Gratitude for God, Children, and the Families of COM. "Children are a gift from the Lord, they are a reward from him" Psalm 127:3

  • Vision Statement

    To all children in our care, we are committed to:

    • Providing a Christian principled, supervised, safe and secure environment.
    • Providing instruction in social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development encouraging the development of a positive self-image with respect and consideration for one another.
    • Fostering a love for God and providing a variety of opportunities to learn of his teachings.

  • Infant, Toddler, & Early Education Program

    Our classroom environment is set up for ages six weeks to five-year-olds. We provide an environment that is warm and supportive and that encourages independence, self-confidence, and a positive self-image. Our program supports growth and development in all learning areas by providing many materials and creative activities for exploration and skill acquisition. This learning provides play with purpose. We have an academic curriculum and Bible learning opportunities that are taught through hands-on experiences carefully planned and facilitated by knowledgeable teachers.


    Our formal devotion time and Bible learning opportunities for Pre-K children is presented after Pre-K hours, on Fridays, and any other days not reserved for county instructional days.


    The program operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We offer both a part-time and full-time program. Families may choose from our 2-day, 3-day, 4-day or 5-day program. 

    • 2-year-old part-time hours are 8:30-12:00.  
    • 3-year-old part-time hours are 8:30-1:30
    •  Infant/Toddler spaces are full-time slots. The infant & toddler program will be full day care and may be utilized as much as you like during our hours of operation.

  • School Age Programs (School Age, After-school Programs, and Summer Safari)

    The School Age Afterschool and Summer Safari programs provide a supervised, safe place for elementary age children who need afterschool care. This program provides children with a caring and supportive environment. The staff engages the children in physical, educational, and spiritual activities including art, games, outdoor play, homework time, field trips, and Bible learning opportunities.


    The School Age Afterschool Program operates from the close of each school day until 6:00 p.m., as well as many days that Putnam County Schools are closed to students including IS, OS, holiday, and inclement weather days. When there is no school and during the summer months, the program operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 p.m.