seeing that every child grow and develop to his or her fullest potential.
Every child is unique and will develop and grow at their own rate and speed. We embrace each child for their uniqueness. While there is a natural path for development, some children take the path less traveled. We believe that regardless of the path it is our job to help them grow and develop to their fullest potential.
caring for children in a grace-filled environment, so that the love of learning and the love of Jesus are the foundations for a child’s life.
No child likes to be away from their parent all day, but we want to make that experience as comforting as possible. We strive to create an environment that lets children enjoy their time with us and feel loved in our company.
We embrace the grace that has been extended to us by our Heavenly Father and strive to extend the same grace to all those that we meet.
a future with adults who are able to reach their fullest potential because of the influences in their childhood.
The impact of our upbringing affects our entire lives. We strive to be agents of impact, helping a child learn and understand themselves and their abilities. Not everyone will be the next president, but we strive to nurture every child to the best of our ability to help them reach their dreams.
partner with families and the community and recognize that continuity of care is vital for a child’s success.
We cannot do our job without support from parents. So, we strive to create partnerships between parents and caregivers. We may not know your child as well as you do, but we care about the well-being of your child as much as you do.
We strive to foster mutual relationships between all three Bethany Childcare Programs so that the transition between centers is smooth for both parents and children.
We also strive to develop partnerships with our home-town community so that we can be known as a service and support to our community.
a faith-based approach to child development.
We aim to nurture children’s God-given gifts in a caring and positive manner, using a high-quality, age-appropriate curriculum.
Children learn best through play in an environment that allows them to safely explore. We promote authentic opportunities for children to learn how to engage with their peers and teachers.
BETHANY CHILDCARE
Purpose Statement
Bethany Childcare Programs is a mission of Bethany United Church of Christ that provides a reliable, safe, loving, and grace-filled environment that positively impacts children ages six weeks through fourth grade.
Program Goals
To minister to children in our community, as an outreach of Bethany UCC, and to help them gain an understanding of God’s love.
To provide developmentally age-appropriate activities that will encourage self-respect and respect for others.
To foster the values of love, compassion, and caring for others.
To work closely with the parents of the children entrusted to our guidance and care.
