The Children’s Center Of Wilkes continues to take the lead in the Get Up and Get Moving Campaign

The July winner of the Get up and Get Moving Campaign funded by Blue Cross Blue Shield and conducted by the Wilkes Community Partnership for Children is The Children’s Center of Wilkes.  They recorded 1,440,165 steps and Gail Cecile, Director, recorded the most individual steps 272,870 in July. The Get Up Get Moving Campaign is designed to increase physical activity of child care staff in Wilkes County by recording steps taken using a pedometer supplied by the Partnership for Children. 

 

The Children’s Center of Wilkes is a 5 star center and serves 42 children.  The Children’s Center of Wilkes was opened in April 1, 2002. Gail Cecile the current director/owner says she has been blessed to be a part of child development since August 12, 1986 when she partnered with Diane Bumgarner to become the owner of her own Center. Most of the staff that work at The Children's Center have been employees since the opening.  She says they provide many hugs, model kindness and an adventurous nature for all the children. 

For the third month in a row The Children’s Center of Wilkes has recorded the most steps. Wilkes Community Partnership for Children appreciates their dedication to the campaign and practicing physical fitness while serving as role models for young children in their care.

 

Wilkes Community Partnership for Children, a local Smart Start agency, is a United Way supported agency.