Child Development Center

Mission Statement  

     The Bethesda Presbyterian Child Development Center operates as a ministry of Bethesda Presbyterian Church of York County, Inc.  We strive to provide a secure, safe, and wholesome Christian environment in which each child can grow socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually,  and spiritually at his/her own rate of development. A variety of curricula and activities, designed to meet he needs of each particular group of children  as well as the specific needs of each child, is used. 

 About the CDC

     The Child Development Center is one of Bethesda’s outstanding outreach programs.  The Child Development Center opened its doors on August 24, 1992, with an enrollment of nine children and four staff members.  Almost ten years later, the CDC has an average enrollment of 90 children and 12 full-time staff and four to six part-time employees.  The CDC is a registered Day Care Center with the Department of Social Services of South Carolina.  Our staff is required to have 15 hours of continuing education per year, as well as training for CPR and First Aid.  Our Director and Asst. Director are required to have 20 hours of continuing education per year.  7 of our full-time staff are Credited Early Child-Care Teachers. 

     The CDC operates as a ministry of Bethesda Presbyterian Church with a Director and Assistant Director with support by a Child Development Council made up 2 Session members, 2 parents of children of the daycare, 2 at large church members, and the daycare director.  This council is a Sessional Committee of the church.  The center operates as non-profit.   

     We strive to provide a secure, safe, and wholesome Christian environment where each child can grown socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually, and spiritually at his/her own rate of development.  A variety of curricula and activities, designed to meet the needs of each particular group of children as well as the specific needs of each child are used.   

     The center accepts children with no discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, or national origin.  Children with handicapping conditions will be individually evaluated for possible enrollment.  Names are placed on a waiting list by date of application, with priority going first to children of active members of Bethesda Presbyterian Church, and secondly to children who have siblings presently enrolled in the program.  Opportunity for registration in the Summer Camp program is offered first to those presently enrolled in the after-school program, secondly to those who have siblings presently enrolled in the day care program, thirdly to those who are children of active members of Bethesda, and fourthly to those who may have attended in years past.  If any spaces are left, registration will be opened to the general public.

     Classes are offered for infants, toddlers, two-year-olds, three-year-olds, and four-year-olds (4K).  There is also offered an after-school program beginning with 5K and not to exceed 11 years of age.  A Summer Day Camp program is offering beginning with children who have completed 5K and not to exceed 11 years of age.

CDC Staff

CDC Council

The Child Development Center is governed by a Council of  8 members.  The Chairperson is a member of Bethesda's Session.  Other members of the council must include the pastor, CDC director, 2 members of the congregation, and 2 parents of currently enrolled children.  The Council meets once a month to discuss issues, establish policies and procedures, and hear reports from the CDC staff.  It strives to make sound decisions that will  provide an outstanding daycare program for families both within our congregation and in the surrounding community.  Any parent who has questions or concerns is encouraged to contact CDC Director, Cindy Jackson, or any Council  member.

Barbara Thompson - Chairperson
Cindy Jackson - CDC Director
Bobbie Kay Hagler
Angie Dover
Sandi Iannocone
Delores Melton
Shannon Thompson

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