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.
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Rebecca Dwyer-Coop, MAT, CFRE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Arrena Porter
SCHOOL-AGE COORDINATOR
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Somer Spencer
ACCOUNTING
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Zytryl Taylor
HR and Training
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Marissa Bouanhuenh
STAFFING and ADMISSIONS
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Shaundra Perry
CHILD NUTRITION MANAGER
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Mary Harper Pope
ASSISTANT COORDINATOR (School Aged)
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Karen Williams
Early Childhood Development Specialist Ages 3-5
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Tondalia Pride
Early Childhood Development Specialist Ages Birth-2
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.
Jennifer Fleming, Chair
Kimberly Keith
Charles Feild
Amelia Botteicher
Stuart Shenep
Kaley Tucker
Savannah Moix Rogers
Caryn Taulbee
Eva Englert-Jessen
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.