205.620.6720Mon–Fri · 6:30am – 6:00pm
200 Harvest Way, Alabaster, AL

Get to know KCCDC

One trusted place for the “why us”: our mission, our curriculum, and how we keep your child safe.

Happy KCCDC toddler waving at snack time
Mission & Philosophy

Every child is wonderfully made

Our mission is simple: to partner with families in raising children who feel deeply loved, by their teachers, by their friends, and by God. We believe children learn best when they feel safe, known, and free to play.

Guided by Isaiah 54:13, we treat every child as a person taught by the Lord, with a purpose and a future. That means celebrating each milestone, big or small, and nurturing kindness, curiosity, and confidence from the very first day.

  • Christ-centered values woven gently into each day
  • Whole-child focus: heart, mind, and body
  • True partnership with parents, every step
What We Value

Three promises to every family

Loved First

Before letters and numbers, children need to feel secure and cherished. Warm, consistent caregivers make that happen every day.

Learning Through Play

Play is a child’s work. Our days blend purposeful play with age-appropriate academics so learning feels like joy, not pressure.

Family Partnership

You know your child best. We communicate openly and often, so home and school always work as one team.

Preschooler practicing letters in a sensory tray
Curriculum

Purposeful play, every single day

Each classroom follows a weekly plan built around themes children love, like seasons, animals, community helpers, and Bible stories, with activities matched to each age group’s developmental goals.

  • Early literacy, phonics & storytime
  • Counting, shapes & problem solving
  • Art, music & creative expression
  • Outdoor play & motor skill development
  • Bible stories, prayers & kindness practice

Our K4 classroom goes one step further with a play-based kindergarten-readiness program, so graduates walk into “big school” confident and prepared.

Safety

Your child’s safety is priority one

We take our responsibility seriously, with layers of protection that work quietly in the background of every happy day.

Secure Entry

Controlled-access doors with bullet-resistant glass in every exterior door and window. Only approved adults may enter or pick up your child.

Vetted Staff

Every teacher is background-checked and trained in child safety practices.

Secure Playgrounds

Fenced, limited-access play areas, so outdoor time is as protected as classroom time.

Practiced Drills

Fire, weather, and lockdown procedures rehearsed regularly with staff and children.

What sets us apart

A full-time nurse on staff, every day

Few centers can say it: KCCDC has a full-time nurse on staff, handling medications, illness screening, and any bumps and bruises the day brings. Our teachers are CPR and first-aid trained too, so your child is in caring, capable hands from drop-off to pick-up.

“One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.”
— Psalm 145:4

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Nothing beats seeing our classrooms in person. Come visit. We’d love to meet your family.