Holy Cross Child Development

What Holy Cross Child Development does

Holy Cross Child Development Center (HCCDC) is a faith-based early childhood education and childcare program operating as a ministry of Holy Cross Catholic Church Parish in Kernersville, North Carolina, under the ecclesiastical authority of the Diocese of Charlotte. The center serves families in the Kernersville and broader Forsyth County area with developmentally appropriate programs for toddlers, two-year-olds, three-year-olds, and Pre-K/four-year-olds, alongside after-school care for K-5 students at Kernersville and Piney Grove schools and a seasonal summer camp. Programs operate Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 6 PM and bundle enrichment modules including weekly library and music, Stretch N' Grow fitness, Spanish language exposure, and art classes within the tuition. The center maintains classroom ratios of approximately 1:7 to 1:13 depending on age group, with capacity of 15–17 children per classroom.

The center's operating model is structurally embedded within the broader Holy Cross Catholic Parish ecosystem, which also delivers sacraments, youth ministry, faith formation for Pre-K through adult, RCIA, immigration legal services, parish care for the homebound, and community outreach (Pat's Closet, support for Shepherd Center, Next Step Ministries, CareNet Counseling, Crisis Control Ministry, and Room at the Inn). The Pastor (Rev. Noah C. Carter) provides overarching leadership, while Daycare Director Eva Kampwerth manages day-to-day CDC operations. Technology use is limited to standard parish communication tools — Realm for directory, registration, and online giving; YouTube for live-streamed Mass; FORMED for Catholic content; Constant Contact for newsletters; and the parish website — with no proprietary technology stack.

Revenue is generated primarily through weekly tuition ($235–$245/week by classroom), registration fees ($75 initial, $50 annual), and the parish's broader tithes, online giving, text giving, and stewardship donations. The paid Summer Camp is priced at $185/week for 2026, while the Sacred Music Summer Camp operates on a suggested $40 donation but is offered free to remove financial barriers. The organization is a private nonprofit religious entity with approximately 14 staff across parish operations and CDC functions, no external investors, and no venture capital backing.

Name

Holy Cross Child Development

Legal name

Holy Cross Catholic Church Parish

Website

https://holycrossnc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Holy Cross Child Development Center is a faith-based early childhood education program in Kernersville, NC, offering childcare for toddlers through Pre-K and after-school care for K-5 students, operated as a ministry of Holy Cross Catholic Church Parish under the Diocese of Charlotte.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Childcare and Preschool Education

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Center-Based Toddler Care (18–36 months) (EDACAGAB)

Keywords

• Faith-based childcare
• Preschool education
• Early childhood programs
• After-school care
• Summer camp

Headquarters

HQ city

Kernersville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Parish Tithes, Offerings, and Donations: The primary revenue stream for the parish comes from Sunday tithes and offerings, online giving through Realm, text giving, and stewardship donations. Parishioners are encouraged to give weekly through the online giving platform and to plan their giving through a Stewardship Planning Worksheet. The parish also receives donations for specific purposes such as the Diocesan Support Appeal (DSA).
2. Child Development Center Tuition: The Holy Cross Child Development Center generates revenue through weekly tuition fees charged by classroom age group. Tuition ranges from $235 to $245 per week. Additional fees include a $75 registration fee and a $50 annual registration fee. A two-week deposit is required within the first 30 days of care.
3. Faith Formation Program Fees: Revenue is generated through faith formation and religious education program registrations. Youth ministry and confirmation programs, as well as faith formation for Pre-K through 5th grade, carry associated registration costs.
4. Sacred Music Summer Camp and Program Fees: The Sacred Music Summer Camp operates on a suggested donation of $40 per student but is offered free of charge so that financial circumstances do not prevent participation. Donations and sponsorships from parish families, parish ministries, and local community sponsors (e.g., Biscuitville) support the program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Holy Cross Child Development Center provides faith-based childcare and preschool education for children from toddlers through Pre-K, an after-school program for K-5 students at Kernersville and Piney Grove schools, and a summer camp. Programs operate Monday through Friday 7 AM–6 PM, integrate a developmentally appropriate curriculum with Catholic character development, and include meals, snacks, and enrichment activities (library, music, art, Spanish, Stretch N' Grow fitness). The center functions as a ministry of Holy Cross Catholic Church Parish within the Diocese of Charlotte.

Product overview

Holy Cross Child Development Center operates as a faith-based childcare and preschool program offering a comprehensive range of services including toddler care, two's, three's, and four's/pre-K classroom programs, after-school care for K-5 students, and summer camp. The center provides specialized educational enrichment through Library & Music, Stretch N' Grow fitness, Spanish language instruction, and Art Experience programs. Operating Monday through Friday from 7AM-6PM, the center follows a developmentally appropriate curriculum adapted to each child's needs, with meals included in the program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Holy Cross Child Development Center (Early Childhood Education Program) A faith-based childcare and preschool program providing care for children from toddlers through Pre-K, operating Monday through Friday 7 AM–6 PM with structured curriculum, enrichment activities, and meals included.
• After-School Program After-school care for K-5 students at Kernersville and Piney Grove schools, providing a balanced environment between homework study and recreational activities, with weekly tuition of $140 (WSFCS Bus) or $145 (HCCDC Bus).
• Summer Camp Summer camp program for children, priced at $185 weekly for 2026, providing faith-based summer programming.
• Sacred Music Summer Camp 2026 A summer camp focused on sacred music education, free to attend with a suggested $40 donation per student, sponsored by Biscuitville of Kernersville and parish ministries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of tuition supports parish operations and ministry programs including support for community agencies such as Shepherd Center, Next Step Ministries, CareNet Counseling, Crisis Control, and Room at the Inn.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of CharlottecoreOthersHoly Cross Catholic Church operates under the Diocese of Charlotte. The Diocese provides oversight, liturgical guidance, priestly assignments (Rev. Noah C. Carter as Pastor, Rev. Jason Christian as Parochial Vicar), and administers the Diocesan Support Appeal (DSA) for Catholic Charities, Vocations, and Educational and Multicultural ministries.
• Bishop McGuinness Catholic High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRev. Christopher Brock serves as Chaplain at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, connecting the parish with the high school and providing chaplaincy services. The parish's youth ministry program prepares students for Confirmation, and some faith formation activities are conducted in preparation for faculty in-service events.
• Shepherd CenterminorOthersHoly Cross Parish uses a portion of its revenue to support Shepherd Center, which assists marginalized, poor, and needy community members. This is part of the parish's outreach to provide resources for community welfare.
• Next Step MinistriesminorOthersHoly Cross Parish supports Next Step Ministries as part of its community outreach and financial contributions to agencies assisting the marginalized, poor, and needy in the community.
• CareNet CounselingminorOthersHoly Cross Parish provides financial support to CareNet Counseling, a community mental health and counseling service provider, as part of its outreach to support those in need.
• Crisis Control MinistryminorOthersHoly Cross Parish supports Crisis Control Ministry through financial contributions as part of its community outreach to those experiencing crisis situations in the Kernersville area.
• Room at the InnminorOthersHoly Cross Parish provides financial support to Room at the Inn, which offers shelter and services to those in need, as part of its broader community outreach ministry.
• Biscuitville (Kernersville Location)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBiscuitville of Kernersville is a proud corporate sponsor of the Sacred Music Summer Camp 2026, providing breakfast meals (sausage, bacon, egg and cheese, chicken biscuits) for the culminating Saturday cookout and celebration. The sponsorship demonstrates community business support for the parish's music education program.
• Knights of Columbus (Holy Cross Chapter)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Knights of Columbus Holy Cross Chapter provides volunteer support for parish events and programs, including sponsoring meals for the Sacred Music Summer Camp (hamburgers and hot dogs for the Saturday cookout). They also hold installation ceremonies and business meetings at the parish.
• Grupo de Oración Carismático (Parish Charismatic Prayer Group)minorOthersThe parish's Hispanic Charismatic Prayer Group provides food donations for the Sacred Music Summer Camp (Tacos de Lengua, Asada, y al Pastor), demonstrating cross-ministry collaboration within the parish community.
• Kernersville & Piney Grove SchoolsminorOthersHoly Cross Child Development Center provides after-school transportation for K-5 students attending Kernersville & Piney Grove schools, serving as a key partner for the school-age program. The WSFCS (Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools) bus option is available for students.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Large publicly traded operator of employer-sponsored childcare and early education centers. Operates at vastly greater scale than HCCDC but competes in the same infant-through Pre-K space with curriculum-driven programs.
• KinderCare Learning Companies: National provider of early childhood education and after-school care for infants through school-age, operating across the U.S. Comparable in program breadth (toddler through K-5 after-school) and tuition-driven model, though at much larger scale.
• La Petite Academy (owned by Cadence Education): Large national chain of private early childhood education centers serving infants through school-age children. Comparable curriculum and tuition-driven model, though at significantly larger scale than HCCDC.
• AppleTree & Gilden Woods (Cadence Education brands): Regional preschool and childcare brands within the Cadence Education portfolio, offering infant through Pre-K programs with structured curriculum. Comparable in operating model and age range to HCCDC.

Direct peers

• The Goddard School: Franchise system operating private early childhood education programs for infants through Pre-K, with a play-based curriculum and an emphasis on character development. Directly comparable to HCCDC's faith-anchored, character-development positioning.
• Primrose Schools: One of the largest accredited private preschool/childcare franchise networks in the U.S., offering infant through Pre-K and after-school programs with a values-based, balanced-learning curriculum. Closest comparable to HCCDC in operating model, age range, and family-facing positioning.
• Stratford School: Private preschool and elementary school operator on the U.S. West Coast offering infant/toddler through elementary programs with enrichment activities. Comparable values-based, preschool-through-after-school portfolio.
• Chesterbrook Academy Schools: Operates private preschool and elementary programs with infant care through school-age care, including enrichment programming. Comparable in operating model and age range to HCCDC.
• YMCA of Northwest North Carolina (Childcare Programs): Operates licensed childcare, preschool, and after-school programs across the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County region, including in Kernersville. Direct local competitor serving the same families for infant-through-school-age care.

Others

• Diocese of Charlotte Catholic Schools: Network of Catholic K-8 schools and parish-based preschool/childcare programs under the same parent diocese as HCCDC. Peer in mission, governance, and values-based curriculum, though not in direct daycare competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HolyCrossKernersville/streams
• Facebookfacebook.com/holycrossnccdc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holy-cross-child-development

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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