About Us

Aldersgate Child Development Center’s goal is to nurture and love your children so they can learn and grow.

We have a staff of professional and compassionate teachers who are committed to making your child’s time at Aldersgate fun, safe and engaging using a unique curriculum centered around state core standards. Located in the Taylors section of Greenville, Aldersgate CDC offers your child the opportunity to develop and prosper through daily art time, puzzle, group play, music classes and more all with a Christ-centered message.

CDC Director

Jennifer Nelson

Jennifer received her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from College of Charleston before pursuing and receiving a Master’s degree in Library Science from the University of South Carolina. Prior to coming to Aldersgate CDC, Jennifer taught sixth grade, K4 and Reading Recovery in public schools. She was a Media Specialist in Pickens County, and taught Spanish at church preschools in both Rock Hill and Greenville. She has been Director of Aldersgate CDC since 2010.

Jennifer and her husband Jon have three children: Emily graduated from Wofford College and works at First Citizens, Mary Katherine is a junior at College of Charleston and J.C. is a Sophomore at Eastside High.

“I love introducing children to new ideas, watching their faces light up in amazement. Singing and dancing with children is the best part of my job!”

Advisory Board

We have a dedicated group of advisers that have helped steer Aldersgate Child Development Center for more than 20 years. Their main priority is to fulfill the mission of the program. Aldersgate is called to make disciples by embracing all people with God’s love and equipping each other for service to God and His world.