The Edenton Street UMC Child Development Center aims to develop the whole child socially, individually, cognitively, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. We promote learning in a safe, loving, and healthful environment by forming a family of children, parents, professional staff, and alumni. Building on our historical beginnings, the center is committed to serving children from a variety of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, and to cultivate its strength through diversity.

We are very proud of the commitment the CDC teachers have shown to the children and families that we serve. The longevity of our staff speaks volumes about their commitment to early childhood education. The average length of service for our teachers is 18 years. We currently have one teacher that has been employed by the CDC for over 35 years!

About the Child Development Center

• Licensed by the North Carolina Division of Child Development 
• 5 Star Rating  * * * * *
• Hours of Operation: 7:15 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and operates  year round

Children/Teacher Ratios

•  Kangaroos (2 year olds): 1 to 6; 12 maximum with 2 teachers
•  Bears (3 year olds): 1 to 9; maximum 18 with 2 teachers
•  Owls (4 year olds): 1 to 11; maximum 22 with 2 teachers
•  All classroom have one foster grandparent

Curriculum and Special Activities

• ABEKA & High Reach curriculums, which emphasize science, math, language, art, music and Christian character development.
• Extracurricular activities include: chapel once weekly, Spanish, music and movement.
• Bears and Owls attend Vacation Bible School each summer at Edenton Street Church.
• Educational Field trips to the Museum of Science, Museum of History, and more.

Monthly Fees (per child)

• Kangaroos: $995.00
• Bears: $950.00
• Owls: $925.00

Annual registration is $150.00 per child. This includes all curriculum materials, field trips, a book bag, and CDC T-Shirt.

Waiting List Guidelines and Application CDC waiting list guidlines and application are now available online. Click on the link to select an item.

• CDC Brochure
• CDC Waiting List Guidelines
• CDC Waiting List Application

If you would like to add your child to the CDC Waiting List, complete the form and send a printed copy to the following address:

Edenton Street United Methodist Church
c/o Connie Mullins
228 W. Edenton St.
Raleigh, NC 27603

For more information, call 919-832-2029 or email:

Connie Mullins, Director 
         or
Elaine Whitaker, Assistant Director