About Us
Program Standards: State Certifications
CBCDC is licensed by the SC Department of Social Services. The re-licensing process is repeated every three years and includes visits from the department of Health and Environmental Control and the State Fire Marshal. Unannounced visits are conducted by DSS to ensure consistent adherence to state standards.
Vision
CBCDC provides a ministry through Chapin Baptist Church by offering quality childcare in a safe and loving environment. We promote opportunities for the children to participate in developmentally appropriate activities in a Christian atmosphere. The overall vision for our program is to develop children to reach their full potential in the following areas: spiritual, physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
Program Standards: Enhanced Care
Chapin Baptist CDC is currently a ABC level B+ center.
In addition to being licensed, child care providers can choose to be rated as well. Providers who enroll in the ABC Quality Rating and Improvement System meet higher quality standards that go beyond Licensing requirements to achieve their rating, including standards for nutrition and physical activities.
For more information, Please visit ABC's website Here.
DSS Licensing Info
950 Old Lexington Highway
Chapin, SC 29036
PO Box 640
Lexington County
(803) 345-1156
Permit Type & Number: License #12861
Permit Issued Date: 10/15/2024
Permit Expiration Date: 10/15/2026
Operator: Melanie Adeline Butler
Facility Type: Child Care Center
Facility Capacity: 376
Facility Hours:M-F, 7:00a-6:00p
DSS Specialist: Rebecca Woodward
DSS Specialist Phone #:(803) 898-9006
Safety is our First Priority
The only thing more important than the development of your child is his or her safety. To ensure the safety, security and well-being of the children in our care at Chapin Baptist Child Development Center, we have procedures and standards in place to cover pick-up and drop-off, visitors, equipment and furniture safety, and more. These procedures are periodically reviewed and updated to make certain they reflect the most current safety and security technology and practices.
Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Doors to the facility will be locked at all times. Upon enrollment parent's photos will be taken to access entry into the building with our advanced biometric technology that keeps our center secure.
The ProCare app will be used to scan children in and out of the attendance system. Children must be accompanied to their classroom or drop off area. Inform the teacher of any special instructions or information for the day. At pick up children will need to be scanned out of attendance for the day and any personal items taken home.
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Screenings
Ages and Stages
This screening is an assessment procedure designed to identify strengths and delays in developmental areas.
This type of assessment can:
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provide a useful child profile
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help with program planning
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identify targeted goals and objectives
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be used to evaluate child progress over time
Parents will be asked to complete a screening at home.
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Vision Screening
Children will receive vision screening once per year at CBCDC. We currently use FocusFirst for vision screenings. These screenings can help to ensure that children are healthy and capable of seeing in order to learn properly. If a potential problem is detected, parents will have access to free or low-cost eye care.
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Hearing Screening
Children will receive hearing screening once per year at CBCDC. We currently use Beginnings SC. Beginnings SC is a nonprofit organization, founded in 2012 and located West Columbia, SC. Their goal is to identify children and begin interventions that could prevent possibly years of lost language and brain development.
Medical Standards
Each staff member of Chapin Baptist CDC must provide evidence of good health with a signed physical examination, tuberculosis test and other state-mandated requirements. All medical records are periodically updated. Staff members do not work if they are ill.
As for the children, we maintain a complete medical record of immunizations for each child in our care. Pertinent health histories (such as allergies, chronic conditions or susceptibilities) are also required. All health records, immunization records and emergency contacts are kept up to date and easily accessible in case of emergency.
Cleaning and Disinfecting
Chapin Baptist CDC staff thoroughly cleans surfaces that children come in close contact with. The Health and Safety section of our handbook has very specific procedures and requirements concerning cleanliness and preventing the spread of germs. In addition, many surfaces, including bathroom surfaces, are disinfected in a prescribed way. Toys that children put into their mouths are also cleaned and disinfected between uses. Water Play tables are disinfected before being filled with water and carefully supervised when in use.
Be Well Care Well
Child care providers need support.
These professionals have a job that is critical in two profound ways – one that impacts our society right now (so parents can go back to work), and one that shapes our society in the future as they nurture the developing brain and whole child. They can struggle to find time to take care of themselves in the midst of juggling the demands of taking care of others.
Caring for, nurturing, and providing a stable environment for children all day, every day takes a great deal of energy and it can be difficult to recharge. Caregivers who are experiencing high levels of stress, depression, and anxiety are less likely to have positive, supportive interactions with children and are more likely to expel a child from the preschool program.
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