Who We Are

The Gertrude Remmel Butler Methodist Child Development Center (CDC) is dedicated to providing quality child care in a loving and educational environment for children six weeks to 12 years of age. The CDC is a non-profit facility and is governed by a Council of Directors which meets quarterly. The council is made up of FUMC members and parents. Under the direction of the CDC Council, the CDC improved the quality of early care offered to young children. The CDC is a Three Star Better Beginnings Center. This designation is the highest award given by the state of Arkansas.

  • Hannah Cheek

    DIRECTOR

  • Latosha Miller

    ASSISTANT COORDINATOR

  • Arrena Porter

    SCHOOL-AGE COORDINATOR

  • Somer Spencer

    BOOKKEEPER

  • Zytryl Taylor

    ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR

  • Marissa Bouanhuenh

    STAFFING COORDINATOR

  • Tanis Wiley

    HEAD PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER

  • Shaundra Perry

    CHILD NUTRITION MANAGER

  • Mary Harper Pope

    ASSISTANT COORDINATOR

Board of Directors

The CDC is a non-profit facility and is governed by a Council of Directors which meets quarterly. The council is made up of FUMC members and parents. Under the direction of the CDC Council, the CDC improved the quality of early care offered to young children.

Christen Stanley, Chair

Lanie Konecny

Ginger Young

Leigh Ann Golden Smith

Chris Kennedy

Bailey Clark

Katie Poe

Korosh Saba

Laci Shenep

Hearts and Hands

Hearts and Hands is a committee made up of CDC parents who plan and carry out events and fundraisers throughout the year. If you’re interested in joining Hearts and Hands or have a question for the committee, reach out via the button below.

Ready to Enroll?

It’s never too early to secure your child a spot at the Child Development Center, voted a Favorite Child Care Facility in Little Rock Family Magazine. Fill out our enrollment request form to jump start the process. We appreciate your interest in the CDC as a future child care provider for your family.