Pelham Road Child Development Center
Our Mission
Children are the focus of the CDC through nurturing routine care, education, safety, cleanliness, nutrition, and love. We maintain low staff to child ratios which allows for individualized attention and helps foster strong bonds between teachers and children. DHEC regulations are followed for sickness and exclusion. We use redirection and teach problem solving skills so that the children can learn to solve their own problems.
Our Program
The CDC is a licensed child care facility (#23353) serving up to 120 children, ages 6 weeks through the year prior to kindergarten. We are open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM and operate year-round, with our school year running from August to August.
Our program utilizes The Creative Curriculum, providing hands-on learning experiences that support each child’s growth and development. We maintain strong communication with families through a dedicated app used for parent communication, lesson plans, and daily reports.
Spiritual development is an important part of our program. Children attend chapel once a month led by the Ministerial Staff. Teachers incorporate weekly Bible stories, related activities, and daily prayer into the classroom routine.
Enrichment programs are available for children ages 3 and older, offering additional opportunities to explore and develop new skills.
All children are given the opportunity to rest each day from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. We maintain a formalized emergency plan, which is detailed in our Parent Handbook.
We provide hot lunch two days per week and two snacks daily. Our four-week rotating menu ensures children are exposed to a variety of nutritious foods.
Each child is evaluated twice per year using the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) screening tool. Results are shared with parents during biannual conferences, along with samples of the child’s classwork and artwork, allowing families to track developmental progress and celebrate growth.
Our Staff
Rachel Cernogorsky
Director
Rachel has a true passion for working with children and has dedicated her life to supporting their growth and development. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Elementary Education from North Greenville University, equipping her with both strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of educational foundations.
She has completed extensive professional training, including PITC (Program for Infant/Toddler Care) and ITERS (Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scale), and is certified as an ITS-SIDS trainer. With 26 years of professional experience, Rachel has served in a variety of impactful roles including teacher, center director, and Regional Infant/Toddler Specialist for North Carolina. Her expertise in early childhood education and commitment to high-quality care have made a meaningful difference in the lives of countless children and families.
The remainder of our teaching staff has been with us for an average of four years. All staff members have completed comprehensive background screenings, fingerprint checks, TB testing, and health assessments. Our teachers’ educational backgrounds range from high school diplomas with completion of the South Carolina Early Childhood Certification, to associate (AA) or bachelor’s (BA) degrees in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
Many of our teachers also bring over 10 years of hands-on experience in the field. Additionally, all teachers are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education in early childhood development each year to ensure they remain current with best practices and state standards.
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Waitlist Information
We maintain a waitlist for our classrooms. Currently enrolled CDC families and active PRBC church members receive priority placement on the waitlist.
To be added to the waitlist, please complete the waitlist form. A non-refundable $75 waitlist fee per family is required at the time of submission. Your child’s placement on the waitlist will be confirmed once payment has been received.
After registering, you will receive a link to track your child’s position on the waitlist. Please note that waitlist placements are valid for one year. If you wish to remain on the waitlist beyond that time, a new application and payment will be required.
When a space becomes available, we will contact you to schedule a tour of the Child Development Center. If you decide to enroll, the $75 waitlist fee will be applied toward your registration fee.
Employment
Current Opening:
Early Childhood Educator
Prefer someone who has prior experience in a SC licensed childcare center and/or completed ECD 101 or is willing to complete during first year of employment. Looking for creative, flexible, loving, and caring educator to work with 10-12 children and two teachers. Our program is open 12 months a year and salary is based on education and experience.
Email resume and cover letter containing prior experience and with what ages to director@pelhamroad.org.