Gravel Hill Christian Child Care

Gravel Hill Christian Child Care (GHCCC)

Gravel Hill Christian Child Care is a childcare facility located within Gravel Hill United Methodist Church at 131 Gravel Hill Road, Palmyra, PA. The center has been operating for over 23 years! GHCCC operates under the belief that every child has the right to a safe, nurturing, and loving environment. In December 2009, the facility was awarded a STAR 3 rating by the Keystone Starz Initiative. Starz is a Pennsylvania initiative to ensure quality child care. GHCCC has worked tirelessly to secure this rating every year since and is very excited and proud to continuously uphold this achievement.

The center is open for operation from 6:00 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you have questions or would like to obtain more information, please contact: Lori Cheatham, Director of Gravel Hill Christian Child Care 717.838.3620.

Best Day Care Center of 2025

In July 2025, Grace Hill Christian Child Care Center (GHCCC) was recognized as the Best Day Care Center of 2025 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, by BusinessRate—an honor based on customer reviews and overall satisfaction. This recognition reflects the trust families place in GHCCC and highlights the dedication of its staff to providing a safe, nurturing, and high-quality environment for children to learn and grow. Being selected for this award underscores GHCCC’s commitment to excellence in early childhood care and affirms its positive impact on the families and community it serves.

"Yes, we would recommend the center. We like the smaller size and how the children learn about the bible and Christian faith."

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“We love GHCCC and feel that both kiddos receive excellent care and the communication is outstanding!”

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“My child is well taken care of and respected at GHCCC.
I appreciate the bulletin board displays and work sent home. They've also given him a new zest for learning.”

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“Christian values instilled within the care and learning.”

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“We love the staff in the infant room - everyone is so pleasant and welcoming and you can tell they all love their job and the kids they provide care for!”

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Our Approach to Care & Learning

At GHCCC, your child will grow spiritually, mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially through meaningful interactions with other children and caring, dedicated caregivers. Our team incorporates the Christian principles and beliefs of the United Methodist Church through monthly chapel lessons, songs, activities, and prayer.

Curriculum & Classroom Experience

We use a Creative Classroom Curriculum as the educational foundation for our classrooms. This curriculum emphasizes learning through creativity, hands-on activities, and play, all within a fun, safe, and comfortable environment where children feel supported and encouraged to explore.

Daily Care & Activities

Each day, we welcome children ranging from infancy through school age. Children who are age-appropriate enjoy:
  • Daily gymnasium time
  • Morning and afternoon snacks
  • Lunch provided by GHCCC
  • Weekly outdoor play at our playground and outdoor activity areas

Hours, Scheduling & Transportation

GHCCC is open Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We offer full-time and part-time enrollment, as well as before- and after-school care. For Kindergarten through School Age children, bus transportation is provided to and from PASD Elementary Schools.

Summer Camp Program

GHCCC also offers a Summer Camp Program for Kindergarten through School Age children. Summer camp features a variety of engaging indoor and outdoor activities, including:
  • Splash days
  • Wheels days
  • Movie days
  • Paint and cooking days
  • Special guest visits
Campers also enjoy off-campus field trips throughout the summer and an end-of-summer celebration.

Tuition Rates

* As of March 2, 2026

Infants
Ones | Twos | Threes
Fours & Pre-K
Kindergarten (half day)

Full Time 5 Days

#334.00
$315.00
$297.00
$196.00

Part Time 4 Days

$289.00
$272.00
$259.00
$155.00

Part Time 3 Days

$226.00
$215.00
$201.00
$132.00

We do not offer half day rates

School Age

Before AND after school care
Before OR after school care

5 Days

$155.00
$92.00

4 Days

$132.00
no part time rates available

3 Days

$114.00
no part time rates available

Summer Camp Rates

Kindergarten & School Age

5 Days

$230.00

4 Days

$210.00

3 Days

$175.00
Full day care will be offered for School-Age students in the event of a snow day or in-service. The cost for these days will be an additional $18 a day for a full day, $9 for a half day (early dismissal). This is in addition to whatever your regular tuition payment is for the week. If your child only comes on these days, the cost will be $50 a day.

For Kindergarten the cost will be $9.00 for a full day and $4.50 for a half day/early dismissal. If your child only come on these days, the cost will still be $50 per day.

Please Note: Tuition Payments are due the Friday prior to care. Tuition payments not received by Friday will result in a $20 late fee charge. NO EXCEPTIONS

Meet our Child Care Director

Lori Cheatham

Meet our child care Director, Lori Cheatham! Lori has worked in child care since 1999. She earned her Bachelor's in Elementary and Special Education from Millersville University in 2006. Early on, she began working at a public school district, but soon realized her true passion was working in the early childhood field. Lori has worked for Gravel Hill Christian Child Care since 2007. She became the child care center director in 2020. She resides in Palmyra with her husband, two school-age daughters, and her dog, Amaya. In her free time, she enjoys camping, bowling, gardening, and baking. Lori will often be found working in various locations throughout the center, greeting families and children in the welcome center, or working in the child care office!  

Meet our Child Care Assistant Director

Kim Briggs

Meet our Assistant Director, Kim! Briggs! Kim has been with Gravel Hill Christian Child Care since 2021 and has over 20 years of child care experience. Kim is a resident of Palmyra, where she resides with her husband. She has four children and two grand children who she greatly enjoys spending her free time with! Kim has experience working in many of our child care classrooms, but has spent much of her time working with our one year old’s.  She is currently in the process of obtaining her AA degree in Early Childhood Education. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and working on crafts! Kim will often be found assisting in our one or two year old rooms or in the childcare office.

“I felt like part of the family and trusted the care they gave my child.”

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“Safe caring environment. You can tell all the staff genuinely care for the well-being of the children.”

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“Christian and homey atmosphere that show love to the kids from the staff and learning about Jesus.”

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“Christian values instilled within the care and learning.”

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"I like that it’s based out of the church and like that she is in a smaller center so she can get the individualized care."

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Want To Work With Us?

We’re always searching for attentive, faith-based caretakers to join our close-knit team! Both full and part time positions are available. At GHCCC, we offer an employee discount, paint time off, on-site gym access, gratuity time, and more! If this sounds like a good fit for you, please fill out the below form to contact us today and see if you’re a good fit for the team!