Early Childhood Education
with a nationally recognized curriculum in a Christian environment.
"We will tell our children of God's steadfast love so they might put their confidence in Him."
Inspired by Psalm 78:4-7
LOCATION
56 Beall Drive
Gassaway, WV 26624
Welcome to GBC Early Learning Center, where we offer a high-quality early childhood education rooted in a Biblical worldview. With a strong belief that God desires us to be wholly well, our programming for each age group is designed to nurture and develop children’s well-being spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. We understand the challenges parents face in finding the right early childhood education solution for their children, and we are here to make it easier for you. Please explore our programs to learn more.
CENTER HOURS
6 AM to 6 PM
Monday - Friday
Small Title
WE OFFER
High Quality Curriculum
We implement a high-quality, nationally recognized curriculum that develops 35 skill areas through play and activity. Our experienced teachers are credentialed in child development and/or education, and our teachers and support staff are committed to continually growing in their professional practice by engaging in annual professional learning and advanced credentialing opportunities.
CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT
We embrace Jesus’ command to let the little children come to Him by fostering children’s spiritual development. Biblical principles are taught using a Christian curriculum, reinforced daily through instruction and activities, and emphasized in prayer throughout the day such as during morning welcome, meal and snack times, nap/rest time, and dismissal time.
Individualized Learning
We understand that each child learns and develops at a unique pace. Our teachers assess each child’s current development, make an individualized plan for instruction and support, and clearly communicate children’s progress and growth to parents and guardians on a daily basis through the Brightwheel App.
Year-Round
GBC Early Learning Center operates on a 261 day instructional calendar. We are open Monday through Friday, year-round with the exception of a few major holidays and staff training days. Our year-round calendar ensures working parents have access to child care even if schools are closed, keeps young children in the security of their routines, and reduces the likelihood of holiday or summer learning loss. Note that our School Readiness program operates September-May; children in this program who need summer care participate in our summer care program for PK-1st Grade.
Guaranteed
Our required monthly enrollment commitment means you never need to worry if your child has a spot when you're running late or if there will be adequate staffing to accept your child for the day. In addition to giving you the peace of knowing your child's care and instruction are guaranteed all month long, this commitment also ensures we always have the right amount of staff and curricular supplies to provide a high-quality education for each child. Ask us about incentives for pairing quarterly or year-long enrollment commitments with quarterly tuition schedules and electronic auto-pay. Note that the School Readiness program requires a 180 day commitment (September-May).
Flexible
Our standard rate is $40 per day. You can manage payments flexibly with multiple payment schedules. We offer discounts for full week attendance and sibling enrollments.
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Our School Readiness and Junior Kindergarten programs operate on a term-based tuition for the school year. These programs have a minimum attendance requirement, but provide a generous savings per day compared to the daily rate for 5 day a week attendance.
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Help with Tuition
We participate in state-run programs that help families with early childhood education costs. These programs help pay tuition for qualifying families, reducing their portion to as little as $2 to $12 per day.
Comprehensive
At GBC Early Learning Center, we believe in filling children's minds, spirits, and bellies with only good things. In addition to a nationally recognized academic curriculum and a doctrinally sound Christian curriculum, we partner with parents to provide children in our infant and toddler classes with healthy meals and snacks and prepare and provide nutritious and delicious USDA approved breakfast, lunch, and snacks for children in our two, three, and four year old classes. We eat our meals in a family style environment to increase fellowship and encourage good table manners.
About Us
Our mission is to provide a positive, Christ-centered environment that integrates faith and learning by partnering with parents, church, and community in order that students will become socially confident, physically healthy, emotionally sound, and spiritually mature.​
WE BELIEVE
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God has a good plan for the life of every child and has prepared good works in advance for every child to do for His glory and for positive impact in their family and community. (Jeremiah 29:11; Ephesians 2:10)
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God has masterfully created each child in His image, and given him or her a unique personality, interests, talents, and gifts. (Genesis 1:27; Psalm 139:13-14)
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God desires all people to live in unity and fellowship with Him and with each other, and we aim to model that for children daily through our interactions with them, with their families, and with each other. (Philippians 2:1-2; Hebrews 10:24-25; 1 John 1:7)
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God has called our staff to provide each child in our care with high-quality learning experiences in a Christ-centered environment. (Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 4:11-12)
It is the policy of the Gassaway Baptist Church Early Learning Center to accept children without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or family background. There is no distinction in eligibility for admission or in the provision of services. All facilities, programs and activities of the Center are provided without discrimination.