Frequently Asked Questions
Find the answers to all your questions.

Q: When do you meet?
A: We meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of every month starting the day after Labor Day. Childcare is provided from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and our meeting officially starts at 9:15 with food and fellowship with a hard start at 9:30.

Q: What do my membership dues pay for?
A: There are membership dues to belong to MOPS. The bulk of our budget goes to pay for the childcare workers who watch our kids. Also, we use the money to pay for speakers and crafts. $20 also goes to enroll each mother at MOPS International where she will get her mandatory annual membership as well as a subscription to MOMSense Magazine and other goodies. We also hold 2 fundraisers per year, the MOPS Consignment sale, where we use money to pay for the other extra like leadership training, decorations, door prizes, and any extras programs as money allows. Considering the dues come out to around $8 per meeting, you really get a lot for your money when you consider childcare costs alone!

Q: What if I do not need childcare for my preschoolers during MOPS meetings?
A: Not all MOPS mothers have their children enrolled in MOPPETS due to various reasons. It is not a requirement to have your preschoolers enrolled in MOPPETS. If you are one of these moms, your enrollment will be accepted automatically and your membership dues are cut in half--$60/year. The only reason moms get put on a wait list is due to space issues in the MOPPETS classrooms.

Q: How do I join?
A: Call Landis Collins, our membership coordinator, to let her know you are interested in attending. Complete the registration forms and send it in with your payment to First Baptist Church, Frisco, Attention MOPS, PO Box 1170, Frisco, TX 75034. Once we receive your registration and payment we will notify you on whether there is an opening for you and your children. If there is, we will deposit your check and enroll you. If there isn’t an opening for you at the time, we will keep your check, uncashed, and keep you on a waiting list.

Q: What does it mean to be put on a wait list?
A: The majority of time, when someone is put on a wait list, it means that the childcare room for at least one of your children is full. If someone drops out with children your age, you will be called and be able to take her spot. If someone with your children’s same age group misses a meeting, you may be called and offered the opportunity to attend as a guest for that Wednesday!

Q: What if I would like to join a MOPS group but I cannot meet on Wednesday mornings?
A: You can go to the MOPS website at www.mops.org and type in your zip code. It will tell you about other MOPS groups in our area and such details as where they are located and what days and times we meet.

Q: Are there any MOPS groups in Frisco for working moms?
A: First Baptist Frisco has noticed this need and is very interested in starting an evening MOPS group for working and single moms. Before we can get started we need some leaders who are interested in getting this program off the ground. If you are interested in attending or helping lead this group, please contact Katina Wilkins at Katina_wilkins@hotmail.com.

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