Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
The LABCChildNurturingCenter, is a Christian day care center located in and owned by the LaneAvenueBaptistChurch which is located across from the LaneAvenueShopping Center with immediate access to Route 315. Child care is provided for all of the Columbus and surrounding areas, especially Grandview and Upper Arlington. Care is provided for children eighteen months through elementary school age. We provide full and part time care for children under five years of age year round. In addition, we provide before and after school hours care for school age children at Tremont and St. Agatha Elementary Schools. We also host a kindergarten program which cares for a student the portion of the day he/she is not attending school.School Days off care and summer care are also offered.
Our Philosophy We believe that each child is a unique creation of God and, therefore, should be given nurturing and respectful care. We believe that each child’s parent/guardian is his/her best care provider and teacher.However, we believe that in the absence of the parent/guardian during the work or school day, the child should be provided a safe, warm and loving environment where like Jesus, he/she can develop physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Each day should provide: > Physical activities to develop large and small motor skills > Support in sharing, taking turns, and learning to cooperate with other children and adults > Adult support in recognizing, controlling, and expressing emotions appropriately > Opportunities for spiritual development through Bible stories, music and prayer at mealtime. We believe that the Director and teachers should love children and have each child’s safety and total well being as the core of all the planned activities. The adults should be role models in all activities throughout the day.They should provide loving, respectful, and consistent discipline. We believe in the principle: Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
Step Up to Quality Our center has received a "One Star Step Up to Quality Award." Step Up to Quality is a rating system for early care and education centers. Participating centers can earn a one, two, or three star rating, which gives parents a useful tool for selecting childcare. There are many daycare centers throughout Franklin County with only a small number have received a star rating. The Child Nurturing Center is very pleased to be among the centers that provide quality care. The process that the center must undergo to earn each star involved numerous assessments of the classroom, teaching staff, safety, and quality of care. Our staff of certified teachers and assistants have been through a thorough background check, professionally interviewed and informed of our expectations. All staff members are loving and caring individuals who have one goal in mind: the determination to teach each child love, respect, kindness, obedience, and the joy of learning. If you would like to learn more about the Step Up to Quality program through Action for Children, please follow the following link: http://www.occrra.org/stepup.htm
