Welcome to Grace Child Development Center

Growing Children in Christ with Love

Our Location

Grace CDC is located on the lower floor of the Asbury Building, which is just across the parking lot by the playground visible from Georgia Avenue. Our small facility helps provide a warm, nurturing environment for young children. 

Our History

Our program started over forty years ago, beginning with Children’s Day Out and then expanding to offer preschool and kindergarten classes. These programs continue to be offered at Grace, with over 150 students enrolled. Grace CDC is open to all children in the community, not just to Grace United Methodist Church members. 

Our Mission

The mission of Grace Child Development Center is to provide all children the opportunity to grow emotionally, spiritually, physically, and academically through activities which strengthen their minds, bodies, and love of God.

Our Programs

  • Forms and Calendars

    Info


    Forms


    Calendars 

  • Children's Day Out

    • Classes for Infants, Toddlers, 2-year-olds
    • Can attend multiple classes (e.g., M/Th class AND Wed Class)
    • Several options for each age - see "Forms & Calendars" for detailed class list

  • Preschool

    • 3K Classes offered 2, 3, or 5 days/week
    • 4K Classes offered 3 or 5 days/week
    • 3K & 4K classes held 9:00 – 12:00
    • Students attend computer lab, music class, and science class weekly
    • 4K students attend chapel weekly

  • 5K

    • Class held M-F, 8:30 – 12:30
    • Smart Board used in classroom
    • Attends computer lab, music class, science lab,and chapel weekly
    • Presents the Nativity Program for 4K students and parents of 4K & 5K

  • Early Care & Lunch Bunch

    • Both programs on drop-in basis
    • Early Care for 3K – 5K, 8:00 – 9:00,  M-F
    • Lunch Bunch for 3K – 5K, 12:00 – 1:00, M-Th

Register to Join Us!

 

The CDC is holding registration in January ‘25 for fall classes (for the ’25-’26 school year). The deadline for early registration for preschool and Children’s Day Out is January 23rd at 9:30 am for church members and currently enrolled families. For 5K, registration forms will be taken in person beginning at 8:00 on Tuesday, January 21st. Registration for church members will be processed after currently enrolled families and before opening to the public. 

Have some questions? Let's Talk!

Our office hours are typically 8:30 - 1:00. Please leave a message if you call and we do not answer - we may be in a classroom or talking with other parents. We will call you back!


Phone: 803-279-7528

Fax: 803-279-1434


Dana Lykins, Administrative Director

danalykins@gotgraceumc.org


Linda Dollar, Financial Director

lindadollar@gotgraceumc.org

Want to take a tour?


YES! We are always happy to show you our school! Please call our director, Dana Lykins, at 803-279-7528 to set up a time to look around. We would love to meet you, your family, your child, and answer any questions.

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