Greater Waco Early Education Center (originally Bellmead Calvary Christian Childcare Center) was founded as a ministry of Greater Waco Baptist Church (then Bellmead Calvary Baptist Church) in August of 2008 under the leadership of Pastor Jimmy Adams. In the spring of 2010, Pastor Adams retired, and Dr. Gerald McKelroy was brought in as the new pastor. Under Dr. McKelroy’s leadership, the church and childcare changed their names to Greater Waco Baptist Church and Early Education Center. The center also came under new administrative leadership at this time and began to focus on providing a distinctly Christian environment for staff and students alike. One of the ways they provide this is by using the Abeka Book Curriculum, a Bible-based curriculum, for all ages starting at twelve months. 

Greater Waco Early Education Center has had some wonderful directors over the years: Mrs. Avon Torberson (2010-2012), Mr. Nehemiah Torberson (2012-2014), and Ms. Amanda McKelroy (2014-current). For the past six years, the center has worked diligently to increase the quality of staff training and parent communication, creating more special events for our students and families, and incorporating Bible stories and songs in all classrooms. 

Today our purpose is three-fold: 

1)    To provide an excellent Christian childcare for parents seeking a godly environment for their children

2)    To provide an outreach to the community through the influence that the church staff has on our children and their families

3)    To provide an excellent place of employment for dedicated Christians who wish to serve God through this local church ministry. 

With God’s help, we will continue to be a help to our community for many years to come!