Triad Christian Academy is a four star rated and licensed full day childcare center. It is licensed by the State of North Carolina to serve up to a total of one hundred children. Our staff consists of teachers who are trained in child development and recognize and provide for children's needs. We believe the quality of staff is one of the most important determinants of a quality childcare program. All lead teachers are required to have the North Carolina Child Care Credential and many are in the process of obtaining teaching degrees. The Director must possess a college degree as well as knowledge of early childhood development theory and best practices.

All of the classrooms at the Academy are very spacious, clean and well equipped, thus providing an ideal environment for learning and play. Triad Christian Academy offers six classrooms or "programs" for the children. The Early Childhood Classrooms are open Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The After School Classroom is open Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Summer Camp, Vacation and Teacher Workdays care is provided from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Early Childhood Classrooms          After School Classroom and Summer Camp

Infant(Ages 6 weeks to 12 months) Kindergarten to 5th Grade (Ages 5-12 years)
Toddlers (Ages 12 to 24 months)
Preschool I (Age 2 years)
Preschool II (Age 3 years)
Pre-kindergarten (Age 4 years)

 

Triad Christian Academy was organized and brought into existence by what many believe is the oldest African-American Pentecostal denomination in the United States, The United Holy Church of America, Inc.

The United Holy Church of America had its beginnings in the year of 1886, outside of Raleigh, North Carolina in the village town of Method. The denomination's connectional territory and missionary reach now span the geographical regions of the United States past its territorial boundaries and into such places as Liberia and Ghana, West Africa, Bermuda, Barbados, St. Lucia, St.Kitts, Haiti and the Philippines.

Christian education and training for ministry have always been greatly emphasized in the Church since its inception.The United Christian Institute was chartered in 1953, although it existed long before a charter was established. The United Christian Institute was later renamed The United Christian College. The birth of Triad Christian Academy, formerly The United Holy Church Christian Academy, represents the denomination's effort to provide a quality education, in a Christian setting, to the greater community at large. Triad Christian Academy opened in 1997 as a Christian school serving the primary grades. The Academy has continually evolved in response to the community's needs and is now functioning as a comprehensive early childhood center and school age child care facility. The foundational goal of quality service to children within a Christian setting remains firmly in place.

This historic effort began under the leadership of the Right Reverend Odell McCollum, the Right Reverend Elijah Williams and the Right Reverend Kenneth Robinson who were the president, vice president and second vice president, respectively. The Right Reverend Jesse Jones served as the first Chairman of the Board of Directors. He served as the liaison to the Board of Directors for The United Holy Church of America, Inc. Dr. Milton Lewis became the Chairman of the Board of Directors at that time. In August 2006 Elder Greg Hargrave became Chairman of the Board of Directors and The Right Reverend Elroy Lewis became liaison bishop to the Board of Directors. The Right Reverend Hargrave and Right Reverend Lewis currently serve in their same position.

The leaders of The United Holy Church and their constituency feel fortunate and blessed to be a part of this exciting venture. The Church family believes that their faith in God will provide success for the Academy as we move forward into the 21st century and beyond. It is with a great sense of care and the example of Christ likeness that we seek to inspire both the heart and mind of every child entrusted in our care.

Mission

Triad Christian Academy exists for the purpose of providing quality childcare and preschool education to children ages six weeks through twelve years in an atmosphere, which cultivates and nurtures strong Judeo-Christian values. The Board of Directors' primary goal is to establish a Christian environment that is loving, nurturing and developmentally appropriate for each child.

 

Philosophy

We believe that God uniquely created each child with individual gifts to share with the world. Children have a need to discover their potential and purpose for being here on earth. Triad Christian Academy believes in the essential dignity of all human beings and the value of all human work whether with head or hand. Our goal is to successfully facilitate the nurture and development of each child toward a happy and fulfilled adulthood.

The leadership and staff at Triad Christian Academy value the special spiritual quality of children. We believe in a nurturing and calm environment that fosters growth, self-discipline and independence. There will be little tolerance of offensive behaviors. It is our goal to “Train up a child in the way he/she should go so that when he/she is old, he/she will not depart from it. (Redacted Version of Proverbs 22:6)

The Academy seeks to achieve the following objectives:

• To provide a safe environment and caring staff in all classrooms;
• To provide a stimulating preschool and school age program in which every child receives social and educational support;
• To develop each child's positive sense of self worth, self discipline and moral values based on Christianity; and
• To respect and cherish the value of childhood.