Meet our Director!  ​

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   My name is Kendra Robb, and I have been serving as the Director of the Child Development Center at St. Paul’s since August 2020. I am truly grateful and excited to be part of this community and feel honored to be entrusted with such an important role in the lives of the children and families we serve.
I am also a proud mother of three daughters—Trinity (15), Serenity (14), and DJ (10)—who have enriched my life in countless ways and continue to inspire my passion for working with children and families.

     I have been passionate about working with children since I was a young girl. Over the past 20 years, I have had the privilege of working with children of all ages and growing within the field of Early Childhood Education—from teaching Sunday School, to earning my Bachelor’s degree in ECE, to serving as a Lead Teacher in infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms for over 10 years.
I am committed to going above and beyond for families by meeting their individual needs and building strong, supportive relationships. I believe that each child is unique, and I value their strengths, interests, and abilities as the foundation for meaningful learning experiences.
I strongly believe that children learn best through play, and I am passionate about creating play-based environments that allow for authentic observation, growth, and development.
I am dedicated to continuous personal and professional growth and take pride in mentoring and developing educators. I intentionally cultivate a positive, supportive work environment where teachers feel valued, empowered, and equipped to provide high-quality education. I believe that strong leadership and supported educators are the foundation of exceptional care and learning for every child.
     Our Vision at St Paul's Child Development Center is to provide a high quality child care and preschool education program for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. and offer support and encouragement to families, through the church.

    Program Goals
              St Paul’s Child Development Center (CDC) will provide a variety of activities which promote the children’s spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.   It is our intent to provide a high-quality early care and education program where children will:
    • understand that God made them, loves them, and wants to be their friend forever.
    • see themselves as persons of worth
    • make conscious positive choices
    • broaden attitudes about others
    • play and learn with people outside their families
    • practice the rule of love in their relationships
    • become stewards of gifts we have been given
    • discover the natural world
    • use the language of faith in interpreting everyday experiences
    • grow in their own journey for independence
    • practice creativity
    • Kindergarten Readiness
    ​PLEASE VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR A MORE DETAILED LOOK INSIDE THE CDC!

    Philosophy
        The philosophy of St. Paul’s CDC is that of child-centered learning. We believe children learn best through play and active hands on exploration. We consider a cooperative learning environment between teachers, children, and families to be an essential part of academic and personal success. The purpose of education in the church is to make God known to all people, using the Bible as a teaching tool among many other resources to provide the best education and guidance possible.

    License
              We operate under the direction of St Paul’s United Methodist Church and in compliance with the State of New Mexico, Children Youth and Families Department. We are licensed by the State of New Mexico. We have a 5-star accreditation through NM Focus. 

    Hours of Operation
    7:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
    Full Day    7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    Part Time 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

    Teachers   
             All CDC staff will be qualified by education, experience and highest character.  Our staff have degrees in Early Childhood Education or the equivalent OR have completed the NM 45 Hour Entry Level Course for Child Care Workers.  All staff participate in required continuing education throughout the year.   All teachers are CPR/1st Aid certified.   All staff comply with St Paul's United Methodist Church policy that requires that all paid staff or volunteers who work with children complete yearly Safe Sanctuary training, a training to recognize and reduce the risk of child abuse.    
       
    Our teachers work to enable each child to develop his/her full potential, to be a responsible, caring, creative, spontaneous, happy and independent person. The value of each individual as a child of God is affirmed through the attitudes and actions of the teachers through a caring and safe atmosphere.     

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    All staff members and volunteers at St Paul's United Methodist Church and Child Development Center receive Safe Sanctuaries training annually.