Program

Child Development Center Admin Team

Fain Barker

Director
Fain cherishes every moment spent with her husband and two young children. Whether she’s outdoors working in the yard, cheering at baseball games, attending gymnastics events, or snuggling on the couch, she finds joy in every family activity. Passionate about working with young children and their families, Fain loves helping them recognize their unique strengths. She feels truly honored to serve God in such a meaningful way. 

Valerie Vess

Assistant Director
Valerie loves traveling and exploring new places, especially the beach. Valerie loves spending time with family and friends, She has a pittbull and a rabbit. Her passion has always been to watch small children learn and grow in a safe and loving, nurturing environment.

Peggy Taft

Program Coordinator
Peggy likes to read and share her readings with others. She loves to write quotes and inspirational thoughts. Peggy looks forward to utilizing her gift of S.W.I.M. (Smiles, Wisdom, Inspire, Motivate) tools to help children and adults to be successful.

Sonya Scarborough

Mentor Teacher
Sonya has always been an advocate for children. When God led her to FPC in 2004, she was very excited to be here. Sonya reading, movies, writing and arts and crafts. She is especially fond of cartoons. One of the best things about Sonya's job is working with some of the best teachers in the state. 
The First Presbyterian Church Child Development Center provides a stimulating and nurturing learning environment where the developmental needs of each individual child are met through play, creative learning, and spiritual growth in a faith-based, group care setting. Our hope is that children and families will find community and nurture here.
 Since 1816, First Presbyterian Church has served God and God’s people from the center of Raleigh. The congregation's ongoing mission is stated in this description of our church: "Serving Christ from the Heart of the City to the Ends of the Earth with Love, Faith, and Action."

The First Presbyterian Church Child Development Center is a mission of FPC and was founded in 2001. The FPCCDC is housed in the Dr. Edwin W. Stock, Jr. Building on Hargett Street.

First Presbyterian Church - Raleigh is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

The Center was established to offer excellent care for all children from infant to pre-k.  As a ministry of First Presbyterian Church, the Center provides a safe, welcoming environment where families and children can grow and learn in a faith-based setting while preparing to be good neighbors and future students in elementary classrooms.

We are a private center, licensed by the state of North Carolina, with school policies set by a Board that is composed of church members who are a mix of parents with children in this Center and other centers, and leaders in our community, who offer their gifts in service to the Child Development Center. The Board is composed of volunteers who generally serve a 3 year term.

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Office Phone Number (919) 871-1845