Create an atmosphere of trust and purpose where the child is the center of all activities and programs.
Care for our children with love and understanding, so they learn to think, act, and make decisions on their own accord based on Christian principles.
Collaborate to form a strong intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual foundation in our children from which they continue to evolve and achieve their fullest potential.
Communicate daily, weekly, and monthly on every child’s growth and development to parents, guardians, families, and all other appropriate parties.
Celebrate our accomplishments!
Christ is at the center of everything we do. We strive to reflect His love, grace, and truth in our teaching, relationships, and care for each child.
Bearden UMC Childcare is committed to enhancing the emotional, physical, and intellectual well-being of our community's children, youth, and family members.
Every individual using our services and their family, as well as our employees and volunteers, deserves to be treated with respect, dignity and professionalism.
Here at Bearden UMC Childcare, we are committed to creating a community that recognizes and embraces diverse backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. We will not tolerate or condone discrimination.
We believe that early childhood is the most crucial stage in a child's life, we strive to offer support at this key stage and help children learn and grow through play as they interact with the world around them.
Our Commitment is to Current and Future Generations.
Emphasize principles and teachings as children interact and participate in activities centered on living and learning. We facilitate children’s intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional, and social growth by providing a creative and nurturing environment led by skilled and tenured teachers. Our program incorporates curriculum, along with purposeful play, to enhance each lesson. We foster a sense of community through encouraging interaction among parents, students, staff, and local organizations.
To provide high quality, developmentally appropriate care for children with a focus on the individual child's age and ability to foster intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional, and social growth.
Security
Your child’s safety is our top priority. Our facility is equipped with multiple security measures to ensure a secure environment:
Restricted Access: Our childcare wing is accessible only to enrolled families and staff through a secure PIN code entry system.
24/7 Surveillance: Security cameras monitor each classroom, the gym, the playground, and the parking lot for added protection.
Thorough Background Checks: All staff members, extracurricular visitors, and church staff have undergone comprehensive background checks with the state of Tennessee.
We are dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing space where your child can learn and grow with confidence.
Longevity
For over 40 years, we have been a trusted part of our community, providing a loving and enriching environment for children to learn and grow. We take pride in the lasting relationships we’ve built, having served multiple generations of families—from infancy through after-school care.
Our dedicated team is at the heart of what we do, with some staff members being part of our preschool family for over 20 years. We cherish the opportunity to watch children thrive and support families through every stage of early childhood development.
Community
We believe that a strong connection between our childcare program and the church creates a richer, more supportive environment for everyone—our staff, families, church staff, and church members. We are committed to continually strengthening this relationship and fostering a sense of community, faith, and belonging.
Through shared events, engagement opportunities, and open communication, we strive to create a welcoming space where families not only receive quality childcare but also feel connected to a larger, caring church family. Together, we grow in love, support, and service.