Aldersgate Center for Child Development

Specialties

Aldersgate CCD (ACCD) is a non-​profit child care center and preschool located in the Northview School District in NE Grand Rapids, MI. Sponsored by Aldersgate United Methodist Church, ACCD has served the Northview community’s child care needs for over 30 years. The center is licensed by the State of Michigan and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) for ages 12 months through 12 years. We use Creative Curriculum, and our very own P.O.N.D. (Pines Outdoor Nature Discovery) environmental education program. Children learn respect for each other and our beautiful, natural setting. Families are connected to a caring community of dedicated, highly trained child care professionals and teachers who provide excellent care and education for your child at his/​her development level. Programs provide preparation for kindergarten, and enrichment programs for your school age child. We offer various options to fit with your schedule.

History

Established in 1977.

In 1977, members at Aldersgate United Methodist Church created Aldersgate Day Care in order to serve the needs for high quality child care in our area. It is a non-​sectarian program open to serving all families in search of child care and education for their young children. Over the past 30+ years, ACCD has adapted and grown with the needs of the community. We now serve children ages 12 months through 12 years.

Meet the Manager

Shelley F.

Manager

Shelley has worked as a director for child care programs, or taught preschool and music for the past 25 years. She is dedicated to offering a high quality child care/​education program, and is an advocate for young children. She and the ACCD staff are committed to long term, consistent, nurturing child care that will help your child reach his/​her full potential. Shelley is a member of NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children).