I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.  Philippians 4:13

It is our calling and privilege to provide a joy-filled, positive and exciting children's ministry to the Bay Area community sharing the good news of Jesus Christ through quality care and education.

Our school provides opportunities in educational excellence in an atmosphere of Christian love. In partnership with parents, we provide a developmentally appropriate, activity-based, and Christ-centered curriculum to meet children's spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs. We teach children about God's love; we encourage children, families and faculty to grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ and in their ministry to one another.

The ECM web pages are here to provide parents with easy access to information about the Early Childhood Ministries. Although it is designed primarily with parents of current students in mind, we hope that it provides helpful information for parents considering enrollment for their children.

ECM Schedule Offerings

• The Early Childhood Ministries offers full-time Christian care for children 6 weeks to 24 months of age, 7:00am to 5:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday T/TH; Monday, Wednesday and Friday M/W/F; or Monday through Friday M-F.  Beginning September 2008, a part time option of 9 AM-12 Noon will be available to children in the Toddler age level. 
• Preschool is offered to children ages 2-3 years of age, T/TH, M/W/F, and M-F.
• Pre-kindergarten is offered to children 4-5 years of age T/TH, M/W/F, M-TH (PK-4 only), and M-F.
• Optional lunch days are offered Monday through Friday until 12:45pm. Classes meet from 9:00am to 12:00noon.
• Kindergarten is offered M-F from 8:45am-2:30pm.
• Before and after school care is available for children enrolled in the Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten.

Contact Information
Kathie Walker, Director, kwalker@gdlc.org
Elizabeth Mitchell, Assistant Director, emitchell@gdlc.org
Carol Krueger, Administrative Associate, Library & Resources, ckrueger@gdlc.org
Caron Park, Administrative Associate, Volunteer & Accreditation, cpark@gdlc.org

When children graduate from the ECM, they will know their strength comes from facing challenges and successes with the grace of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.