A North Carolina megachurch which operates a preschool program is accused in a lawsuit of discriminating against disabled toddlers.
Calvary Church’s Child Development Center in North Carolina declares in its mission statement that its philosophy of educating children in a nurturing environment is justified, because: “By nurturing children daily in this manner, we pray that we can teach them scriptural morals and values, and that these truths will allow them to develop strong character in a happy and secure environment.”
But five local Charlotte families disagree, and have filed a lawsuit, claiming that their children were kicked out of the preschool after each had been in attendance. Ten other families have submitted affidavits documenting similar experiences. According to the parents, CDC dismissed each of the children when evidence of disabilities, or ADHD, or other health issues were discovered. Some of the parents have alleged that the staff diagnosed medical issues that didn’t exist, and then used the faulty diagnoses as reasons to dismiss.