Christian Education Development Center (Daycare)

“And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.” — Matthew 18:5

Mission Statement

The First Baptist Christian Education Development Center (CEDC) was created to provide a Christian environment in which a child can grow and develop. Our purpose is to provide care and opportunities for development physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. This ministry seeks to touch the lives of children and their families in a positive, constructive way through the power of the Holy Spirit. The CEDC operates in full alignment with the First Baptist Church family and serves as one of the vehicles the church uses to reach its vision.

Vision

Grounded in God, Growing in Christ, and Giving to others!

The goal of the Christian Education Development Center is to provide young children with the foundations for making Christ the center of their lives. Our staff consists of professing Christians who have a special calling to reach out to young children and share their faith. It is our hope to build a strong relationship with each parent in order to better meet the needs of the children.

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday, 6:30am–5:30pm

Calendar of School Closings

New Years Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day (July 4 )
Labor Day
Thanksgiving and the day after

The weeks surrounding Christmas determined and communicated in advance.

Curriculum

A Beka Curriculum is a faith-based learning program used in our 3 & 4 year old classes. We have an age appropriate group learning time in the morning for our baby class though 2 yr old class. Group learning time consists of Bible story, pledges, songs, alphabet, numbers, etc.

Classes and Staffing

The Childcare Center provides services to the age groups based on the following staff per child ratios:

1 year-old — 1 staff: 6 children
2 year-old — 1 staff: 8 children
3 year-old — 1 staff: 12 children
4 year-old — 1 staff: 17 children
5 year-old — 1 staff: 20 children
6 year-old — 1 staff: 20 children
7-11 year old — 1 staff: 23 children

REGISTRATION FEE

$100.00 (non refundable, due first day of enrollment)

TUITION RATES

Babies (8 months to 1 year) $200/week

Toddlers $170/week

K2 not potty trained $170/week. potty trained $155/week

K3 $160/week

K4 $160/week

Afterschool $92/week

Summer Program $150/week

*Tuition is based on the classroom the child is in, not the age of the child

*School year is typically August to August.

*Tuition reserves your child’s spot regardless of attendance, and is invoiced weekly.

For tuition rates, available openings or more information, contact our CEDC office:  (843) 761-8390

Download CEDC Parent Manual