What ages do you accept?
We offer care to children 6 weeks to 5 years old.
What days do you offer?
Children can attend Monday-Friday, Mon/Wed/Fri, Tues/Thurs or Mon-Thursday
Are you open year round?
We generally follow Knox County Schools' schedule therefore our regular school year typically begins the first week of August and ends the week before Memorial Day. We offer a summer program and full day students are automatically enrolled. Preschool students can enroll in early spring based on availability. To view our 2019/2020 calendar click here.
Is the CDC a mothers day out or daycare?
Trick question, we are neither! We are a preschool that teaches through play based learning, child initiated experiences and independent center based exploration. Teachers provide scaffolding and experiences that promote growth in the following developmental domains; social emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development. Additionally teachers will plan and encourage activities that promote learning in science and technology, literacy, math, social studies, the arts, and music.
I’d like my child to attend the CDC. Are there openings?
The 2018/2019 school year is closed and we are currently accepting applications for our 2019/2020 wait list.
How does the CDC choose who is given a spot?
We fill spots based on our wait list. Priority is given to siblings of current students and church members.
How do I get on the Wait list?
Download our application here and mail to us with a $25 application fee.
Is there a discount for church members?
Yes. Please contact us for more info on the discount for current church members.
Is lunch provided?
The CDC provides snacks and parents are responsible for providing lunch daily. As a three star DHS licensed program parents are required to send well balanced and healthy lunches that include the following components; 1milk or milk alternative, 1 protein, 1 whole grain, 1 fruit and 1 vegetable (or two fruits and vegetables).
Is the CDC a religious program?
We are a ministry of the First United Methodist Church. The philosophy of the Methodist Church believes in Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors and that is what we practice at the CDC. Our families represent a wide range of beliefs and backgrounds and we are extremely grateful for that diversity and all it brings to our program. Ages 3 and up attend a monthly chapel focusing on universal ideals like kindness, treating others as we would like to be treated, social responsibility etc..
Do you have a curriculum?
We base our teaching on the Creative Curriculum model which focuses on play based learning.
Other questions not answered here?
Please contact us and we would be happy to answer any other questions you may have.
We offer care to children 6 weeks to 5 years old.
What days do you offer?
Children can attend Monday-Friday, Mon/Wed/Fri, Tues/Thurs or Mon-Thursday
Are you open year round?
We generally follow Knox County Schools' schedule therefore our regular school year typically begins the first week of August and ends the week before Memorial Day. We offer a summer program and full day students are automatically enrolled. Preschool students can enroll in early spring based on availability. To view our 2019/2020 calendar click here.
Is the CDC a mothers day out or daycare?
Trick question, we are neither! We are a preschool that teaches through play based learning, child initiated experiences and independent center based exploration. Teachers provide scaffolding and experiences that promote growth in the following developmental domains; social emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development. Additionally teachers will plan and encourage activities that promote learning in science and technology, literacy, math, social studies, the arts, and music.
I’d like my child to attend the CDC. Are there openings?
The 2018/2019 school year is closed and we are currently accepting applications for our 2019/2020 wait list.
How does the CDC choose who is given a spot?
We fill spots based on our wait list. Priority is given to siblings of current students and church members.
How do I get on the Wait list?
Download our application here and mail to us with a $25 application fee.
Is there a discount for church members?
Yes. Please contact us for more info on the discount for current church members.
Is lunch provided?
The CDC provides snacks and parents are responsible for providing lunch daily. As a three star DHS licensed program parents are required to send well balanced and healthy lunches that include the following components; 1milk or milk alternative, 1 protein, 1 whole grain, 1 fruit and 1 vegetable (or two fruits and vegetables).
Is the CDC a religious program?
We are a ministry of the First United Methodist Church. The philosophy of the Methodist Church believes in Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors and that is what we practice at the CDC. Our families represent a wide range of beliefs and backgrounds and we are extremely grateful for that diversity and all it brings to our program. Ages 3 and up attend a monthly chapel focusing on universal ideals like kindness, treating others as we would like to be treated, social responsibility etc..
Do you have a curriculum?
We base our teaching on the Creative Curriculum model which focuses on play based learning.
Other questions not answered here?
Please contact us and we would be happy to answer any other questions you may have.