History of Shepherd’s Gate Child Care Center

The Shepherd’s Gate Child Care Center opened in January 1998, after Beech Mennonite Church members spent nearly three years planning, praying and making many decisions. The center became a reality thanks to their ardent labors. The church has given their talents, time and financial support over the years to support and maintain the child care center.

The Shepherd’s Gate Child Care Center, guided by a board consisting of church members, has served over 200 children and employed over 50 individuals throughout the years. Four of our current staff members were on hand in the fall of 1997 to help set up classrooms before our initial inspection. We enroll children ages 18 months through school age on a year round basis. Our present staff represents over 125 years of combined child care experience.

We strive daily to provide a loving, nurturing Christian environment for our precious children. It is our prayer that we are establishing a life-long love of Jesus and others as we influence the lives of our “little lambs.”