From stay-at-home parents who need a break to working families looking for academic readiness and preschool programs, child care and church facilities around Pearland and Friendswood mother's day out and preschool programs offer full-time and flexible part-time options.

FRIENDSWOOD

1. Bright Beginnings at Friendswood United Methodist Church Bright Beginnings strives to provide a safe, nurturing and Christian environment. Staff support children as they are prepared for future school life. The school offers two-, three- and four-day programs. The school is full, but a waitlist is available. Ages: 1-5 years Cost: $175-$350/month 110 N. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood 281-482-7535, ext. 501 www.friendswoodmethodist.org/children
2. Friendswood Children’s House The staff at Friendswood Children’s House is made up of certified teachers. The Montessori-based curriculum and activities focus on language, math, motor and social skills. Fine arts is also integrated into the curriculum. The school offers two-, three- and five-day options. A summer program is also available. Ages: 18 months-kindergarten Cost: $100 (registration), $289-$636/month 304 W. Edgewood Drive, Friendswood 281-482-0240 www.friendswoodchildrenshouse.com
3. Good Shepherd Episcopal Preschool Classrooms are limited to one teacher and a teacher’s assistant to no more than 10-12 children. The school has a fine arts program, once-a-week Spanish class and children’s chapel every morning. Good Shepherd also offers an after-school program. Ages: 3-5 years Cost: $260 (registration and supplies), $275-$320/month 1207 W. Winding Way Drive, Friendswood 281-992-1357 www.gshepherd.net
4. Little Shepherds at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church This Mothers Day Out program strives to keep toddlers learning and moving at the same time. The age-appropriate curriculum includes music time, story time and snack time. The program is open on Wednesdays and Fridays. The teacher-to-student ratio will be two teachers to 11 students. Enrollment is limited. Ages: 2 years Cost: $80 (registration), $40 (supplies), $185/month 1207 W. Winding Way Drive, Friendswood 209-585-5098 www.gshepherd.net

PEARLAND

5. A B Sea Preschool A B Sea Preschool has two-, three-, four- and five-day programs available with discounts offered for multiple siblings, military and first responders. It focuses on learning experiences that promote each individual child’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. The goal is to have an environment where children feel valued and are able to flourish at their own pace. Ages: 2-4 years Cost: $275 (registration and supply fee), $280-$670/month 2335 N. Texas Ave., Ste. B, Pearland 832-243-4602 www.abseapreschool.com
6. Eagle Heights Christian Academy Eagle Heights Christian Academy is an accredited pre-K through 12th grade school that offers Mother’s Day Out, preschool and kindergarten programs. The school offers two- and three-day a week options for Mother’s Day Out for children younger than 3 years, as well as two-, three- and five-day pre-K options for 3- and 4-year-olds. Kindergarten is a five-day a week program. After-school programs are also available. The school offers Bible study for older children and Bible stories for Mother’s Day Out. Ages: 6 weeks-kindergarten Cost: $125-$225 (registration fees), $460-720/month (Mother’s Day Out), $342-$538/month for pre-K-12th grade 3005 Pearland Parkway, Pearland 281-485-6330 www.eagle-heights.org
7. Epiphany Lutheran Church Mother’s Day Out Epiphany Lutheran Church Mother’s Day Out is a part-time program with two- and four-day options. An academic program is offered for children ages 3 and 4 in a Christian environment. Children attend chapel twice a week, and creativity is nurtured with crafts and music. Sibling discounts are available. Ages: 8 months-4 years Cost: $100-$200 (registration), $190-$380/month 5515 W. Broadway St., Pearland 281-485-7896 www.shiningthelight.org/mdo
8. First United Methodist Church-The Methodist Children’s Program The educational ministry of FUMC Pearland promotes the development of children through classroom learning and child-directed, teacher-supported play. Two- and four-day programs are available for the day out program for ages 1-3 as well as for the pre-K program for age 4. Kindergarten is offered four days a week, and the student-teacher ratio is no more than 14-to-2. Ages: Children’s Day Out for ages 1-3, pre-kindergarten for 4 year olds and kindergarten for 5 year olds Cost: $250 per child (registration/supply fee), $200-$475/month 2314 N. Grand Blvd., Pearland 281-485-8721 www.fumcpearland.org/methodist-childrens-program
9. Heritage Christian Academy Faith-based Heritage Christian Academy offers two-, three- and five-day programs for its Mother’s Day Out program for children 6 months through 4 years. The school integrates Bible stories, songs, storytelling, arts and outdoor play with the daily curriculum. The school offers a five-day curriculum for pre-K3 through fifth grade. It also provides  early morning, midday and after school care. Ages: 6 months-fifth grade Cost: $200 (registration), $300-$400 (curriculum and supply fee), $30-$50 (activity fee), $273-$628/month 12006 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland 713-436-8422 www.hcapatriots.com
10. In His Steps Academy In His Steps Academy offers a Mother’s Day Out program with two-, three- and four-day a week options, pre-K4 and kindergarten. The school uses the A Beka curriculum at its foundation, promoting concepts of shapes, numbers, alphabets, phonics and handwriting. Children attend chapel  weekly and are given daily outdoor play. Spanish classes are available for preschool, and music education is taught to children ages 2-5. Ages: 1-5 years Prices: $200 (Mother’s Day Out), $425 (kindergarten), preschool varies 2551 O’Day Road, Pearland 281-485-6808 www.inhisstepsacademy.com
11. Little Lambs Learning Center Based at Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church, this school balances play with learning for children in a faith-based environment. Parents can choose two- or four-day registration programs, with classes available Monday through Thursday. The program is an extension of the church’s education ministry and follows the Alvin ISD calendar. A waitlist is available. Ages: 18 months-5 years Cost: $200-$275 (registration), $220-$460/month 12005 CR 59, Pearland (713) 436-0044 www.shepherdoftheheart.org/little-lambs
12. Montessori School of Downtown The school offers three-day and five-day, full-time or half-day programs across three Pearland-area campuses. It provides outdoor play twice a day, and physical education once a week for children in the preprimary program. Class offerings include technology, Spanish, art and music. Extracurricular after-school activities are provided by local vendors, including yoga, dance and karate. Ages: 6 weeks-elementary school age Cost: Call for prices A. Montessori School of Downtown-Pearland 2121 N. Grand Blvd., Pearland 281-485-3567 www.montessoridowntown.com B. Montessori School of Downtown-Silverlake 2525 CR 90, Pearland 281-412-5763 www.montessoridowntown.com C. Montessori School of Downtown-Shipra Campus 11203 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland 832-802-8215 www.montessoridowntown.com/shipra-campus
13. Next Generation Academy at Crosspoint Church Formerly known as The Tot Spot, this academy has a 20,000-square-foot child care facility, including an indoor playground, 11 classrooms and an auditorium. The preschool accepts children as young as 6 weeks. The school has two-, three- and five-day programs and offers early and after school care with transportation to six nearby schools. Ages: 6 weeks-pre-K4 and transportation for K-fourth grade Cost: $125 (registration fee), $150 (supply fee), $480-$975 (tuition) 1134 Old Alvin Road, Pearland 281-741-7420 www.crosspointchurch.tv/next-generation-academy
14. Saint Andrew’s Academy An outreach ministry of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church offers two-, three- and four-day programs, including programs with an extended day. The school embraces the whole child and encourages parental involvement. Chapel is offered daily to teach children Bible stories, prayer and Christian music. The school offers coach-directed sports at an additional cost. Ages: 1-5 years Cost: $100 (registration), $261-$580/month 2535 E. Broadway St., Pearland 281-485-3428 www.standrewsacademypearland.com
15. Tottenberry’s Private School Tottenberry’s has two- through five-day a week programs in addition to Mother’s Day Out. The school offers music, art, Spanish, Bible and physical education while combining small-group work and one-on-one tutoring. Tottenberry’s also offers before- and after-school care with transportation. Ages: 6 weeks-elementary school age Cost: Call for prices 7302 Broadway St., Pearland 281-997-8333 www.tottenberrys.com
16. World of Wonder World of Wonder offers two-, three- and five-day school options in a rural setting with room for outdoor exploration along with small classroom sizes and hands-on learning. All teachers are certified by the Texas Education Agency or have an early childhood certification. Ages: 2-6 years Cost: call for prices 4503 Meade Road, Pearland 281-433-5259 www.worldofwonderpreschool.com