McKernan Child Development Centre (MCDC) is an integral part of the outreach ministry of McKernan Baptist Church, and is built on the foundation of God’s love for all people. We are an accredited daycare that shares the church’s concern for the needs of families in our wider community by providing a stable, secure and loving environment in which children can grow and develop. As such, the staff members seek to integrate a Christian perspective within the programming. We are licensed to provide care for up to and including 39 children, 0 months to 5 years of age.
Our not-for-profit centre is administered by a volunteer daycare Board with members of McKernan Baptist Church, the Executive Pastor, and the Director of the daycare. All parents are invited to share their views as a part of the Parent Advisory Committee (P.A.C.). This committee meets throughout the year and has two representatives that act as liaisons between the parents and the daycare board.
Our program is based on a learning through play philosophy. Through the set up of various play experiences we focus on all aspects of the children’s interests and abilities. The program is geared to provide maximum opportunity for children to develop their potential – physically, emotionally, psychologically, socially, intellectually and spiritually. Each child will be able to progress at his/her own rate and ability. Our aim is to foster the growth and development of the child as an individual within a group setting.
Your child will have the opportunity to learn and develop self-respect, self-expression, self-control, responsibility, self-confidence and independence; all of which will enable the child to cope with new situations. We feel the knowledge and experience children gain here will continue to benefit them as they mature. We hope to see you soon at MCDC!
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How to prepare your child for daycare
MCDC gives first priority to current families for all spaces that come available. We are full in our youngest groups and do not anticipate any openings until the summer of 2012. Please contact our office if you would like more information.
If you are interested in our waitlist, download and print our waitlist form, and return it to the daycare with the waitlist fee.
Filling out a waitlist form will NOT guarantee a space when you request it. Parents must keep in contact (every 3-6 months) to update their forma dn interest in a space. As well, it is a minimum of 1-2 years wait time depending on the age of your child and when you are needing care.
We are open Monday to Friday from 7:30-5:30 daily. We are closed all statuary holidays and for a week during the Christmas break. For more details on our hours please contact our office.
Fees are collected monthly by pre-authorized payment and include meals.
| Curiosity Room - Infant |
0-19 mos |
$1003 |
| Wonder Room - Toddler |
19 mos - 3 yrs |
$807 |
| Imagination Room - Preschool |
3 - 5 yrs |
$785 |
Our fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Subsidies are available. Please visit the Alberta Government Website for information and applicable forms.
- McKernan Child Development Centre employs nine full time staff and a director.
- The daycare averages an enrollment of 34 children ages 12 months - 5 years.
- Families come to us from all over the world as many are researchers, professors, visiting professors, or PhD. students. Many come from countries where Christianity is not accepted.
- We have been in operation since November 1997
- We have a board made up of a Chairperson (from the church), Director of the daycare, a church representative and parent representative(s).
- The average education level of our staff is two years college in early childhood development.
- The level of education for the director is currently a diploma in early childhood education (Level 3 with Honours), elementary education courses from the University of Lethbridge and several years of experience working both in the classroom as a developmental specialist, preschools, and as a field placement instructor for the ECE program at Lethbridge Community College.
- The day care operates soley on fees collected from the parents. Fees range from $1003.00 per month for infants to $785.00 per month for age 3+. For information about subsidies available click here.
- The centre operates Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- McKernan Child Development Centre is an accredited daycare which means that we have met very intensive criteria and our standards are much higher than the minimum government requirements.
- McKernan Child Development Centre is operated as an outreach through McKernan Baptist Church showing God's love in a practical way by serving the families and children who come into our midst.
Staff Profiles
Director:
Curiosity Room Team
- Ulrika Solowan - Level 3 (*Assistant Director)
- Chitra Ambrose - Level 3
- Linda Lam - Level 3
Wonder Room Team
- Veronica Saldivia - Level 3
- Milva Duodu-Sarpong - Level 2
Milva is a graduate of Kings University and has obtained her level 2 in childcare. She has worked at other childcare programs within Edmonton prior to starting at MCDC. She enjoys working with the younger children in the Wonder Room with Veronica. Her future goals include pursuing further education overseas and she hopes one day to work for World Vision.
Imagination Room Team
- Ana Winter - Level 1
- Renee Lewis - Level 3
Support Team
Leah is excited to be starting as our cook and helping in the rooms when needed. Leah previously worked in another daycare centre helping with routines and is involved in her church's Sunday school program as well. Leah is currently enrolled in the orientation to childcare course and plans to pursue an Early Childhood Education diploma in the future.
- Yeon Jin Kim - Naptime Support (Level 3)
"My name is Yeon Jin Kim. I was born in Korea and came to Canada in 1997. I graduated from Grant MacEwan with the Early Learning and Child Care Diploma. I enjoy being with children. As I work with children, I learn everyday how amazing and capable they are."
- Erika Amado - Support Staff
"I am a married mother with two teenage boys. At the present time I am finishing my second level of Early Childhood Education and I will be taking level three. I enjoy working with pre-school children and I'm very grateful that the Lord has give me this talent."
Staff Opportunities
There are no openings at this time.
