About Us
We are very proud of our program which has been in existence since 1982. We are a Quality Rated center.
Our Director is Nancy Brooks. She has been employed at OGCS since 1999. She has over twenty-five years’ experience in childcare including teaching, training teachers, and administering programs. Nancy's degree is in Rehabilitation Services Education with a Master’s level study in Applied Behavior Analysis. She was a Certified Behavior Analyst for the state of Florida in 1993-1995. She has worked as a Job Coach, Transition Specialist, Preschool Teacher, After School/Summer Camp Coordinator, Assistant Director, and Director.
Philosophy
Children at Oak Grove UMC Christian School are given daily opportunities to use age-appropriate materials and resources to create, build, imagine, and explore. Our philosophy focuses on developing positive self-esteem and independence. Children are encouraged to try new ideas and learn from their mistakes. They learn to work together cooperatively side by side. We have a Christian Curriculum that is incorporated into every age group.
We believe that children learn best by doing. Our experienced and well-trained teachers provide the opportunity and environment for this learning. Our low child-teacher ratios make interactions between children and caregivers individualized and meaningful. Oak Grove Christian School is a place where children and adults are loved and valued as unique individuals.
You can see it in our smiles!