Grace Christian Child Care Center (GCCC)
WHAT IS THE G4C?
“GCCCC” or “G4C” is the acronym for Grace Christian Child Care Center – a full service, non-profit child care program that is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs and licensed by the State of Michigan.
Begun in 1987 as an outreach mission of Grace, G4C is one of the oldest child care programs in the Holland area. At its inception, it was the only program to offer day care for infants. Later the service was expanded to include children up to age 6. Currently it enrolls more than 40 children beginning at age 6 weeks.
The staff of G4C is comprised of dedicated professionals. Many have their Child Development Association Certification and are certified in Infant/Child/Adult C.P.R. and First Aid.
G4C was founded on a strong Christian belief that each child is a gift from God and is ours to treasure, nurture, and love. Although our Center is nondenominational, Christian education is part of the core curriculum. Infants are read Bible stories and listen to Bible songs. All other rooms run a full Bible-based lesson in the afternoons, designed to help children gain knowledge of Bible stories, songs, and Christian moral values.
The curriculum also contains age-appropriate preschool instruction including the Amazing Adventures Preschool for children 3 and 4 years of age with a Michigan Certified Teacher.
G4C is committed to its basic mission of providing quality child care for all who seek it. With that mission in mind, scholarships are granted, as funds are available, to families who can show economic hardship as well as commitment. In 2007, G4C granted over $50,000 in scholarships. In addition, G4C accepts referrals and payments from the state’s Department of Human Services. Other funding comes from fees parents pay, Grace Church’s budget, special offerings, gifts from individuals, and various fund raising projects.
G4C is governed by a separate Board of Directors comprised of parents, members of the community, and Grace Church parishioners.
G4C is a major program of Grace Church through the use of the church buildings and property, the generosity of its members, as well as their contributions of time and talents.
More information on G4C can be found at www.GraceChristianChildCareCenter.com.
