Central Baptist Child Development Center

Where Early Learning Happens. Central Child Care provides individual child care for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school age children. In addition, Central Child Care provides a summer program for ages Kindergarten to age 12. Central Child Care has a rich history in the Midway of St. Paul. Started in 1950 by twin sisters, Viola Carlson & Alberta Pearson (with continued support and involvement today), Central Child Care's mission is to provide a faith based environment where children can grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually through developmentally appropriate activities. Central Child Care is licensed by the State of Minnesota Department of Human Resources, and has an experienced and dedicated staff. Reservations for placement fill quickly with vacancies. Contact us today for more information or to reserve your child's place in one of our flexible programs! Infants • 16 available capacity (2 separate rooms) • 6 weeks to 16 months • High adult to child ratio • Formula and baby food provided. Parents supply diapers & supplies • Direct line to rooms for parents to call Toddlers • 14 available capacity • 16 to 33 months • Books, art activities, science, puzzles, playground, gym & nap time • Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack provided Preschool • 30 available capacity • 33 months to 5 years old • Project Early Kindergarten (PEK) • Books, art activities, puzzles, playground, gym & nap time, cooking experience, science, computers, art, field trips • Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack provided School Age (Before School/After School & Summer) • 26 available capacity • Kindergarten to 12 years old • Summer Reading Program • Homework help • Books, art activities, puzzles, playground, gym & rest time, cooking experience, science, computers, art, field trips • Breakfast and afternoon snack provided on school days (lunch provided on non-school days)