Our Mission
GROWING BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS
The Child Development Center at First Presbyterian Church Gainesville, Georgia was founded in 1957 and continues to be a vital ministry for the church and outreach to the community.
Our staff is committed to providing high quality, full-day, developmental care for infants through pre-k within the framework of a Christian atmosphere and in an attractive, safe environment. We believe developmental care encompasses the whole child through body, mind, and spirit.
Our Approach
Each child’s physical needs are met by providing healthy meals and snacks, regular physical activity, and consistent attention. Through educational play, we help little minds grow and encourage curiosity for learning new things. From our infant room to our pre-k program, we are focused on exploring and growing bright young minds. We strongly believe it is important for children to grow spiritually as well as physically, mentally, and emotionally.
The Child Development Center blends attentive care with educational opportunities in all areas of development with spiritual growth. The Center focuses on Christian values and provides opportunities for worship both inside and outside of the classroom and in partnership with our church staff.
1
BODY
Caring for your child’s physical needs is just the beginning of our commitment as child care providers.
2
MIND
Through educational play, we help little minds grow and encourage curiosity about learning new things.
3
SPIRIT
We blend attentive day care with educational opportunities, as well as teaching Christian values.
Our Approach
Curriculum
Creative Curriculum provides an integrated approach to teaching and learning. It enhances learning because the children are actively involved and engaged throughout the day. The goal is to learn in a fun, interesting, and safe environment. The curriculum is culturally, linguistically, and developmentally appropriate by incorporating activities in the lesson plans or supporting guidance in a child’s home language when applicable. Evidence of success is apparent as children begin to demonstrate what they are learning. The teaching is focused and intentional. All learning builds on experience.
THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM SUPPORTS BEST PRACTICES, AS WELL AS DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICES WHILE INCORPORATING THE FOLLOWING GELDS LEARNING DOMAINS:
Physical Development
Social & Emotional Development
Approaches
to Play
Communications/
Language & Literacy
Cognitive Development
In the Know
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