Bethlehem Intergenerational Center

Bethlehem Intergenerational Center Caring For Generations, For Generations To Come Early research in this concept suggests significant benefits for young and old alike.

While the concept of Intergenerational Centers is fairly new, the reality of multiple generations living, working and playing together is as old as families themselves. In our busy and mobile world we have often lost sight of the benefits and importance of the young and old being together. An intergenerational center consists of a wing dedicated to the care and education of young children and anot

her wing dedicated to the care and enrichment of the elderly. What makes it intergenerational is that programming is intentionally designed to encourage the children and elders to be together at various times during the day for activities as well as organic interactions. The Bethlehem Intergenerational Center (The BIC) builds on 46 years of providing the highest quality child care and education at our Hill Child Development Center. With the creation of The BIC we have added a new space for the care of Seniors (65 and older).

Today was an inservice day for our teachers as well as an opportunity to clean and prepare the classrooms for the fall. ...
08/28/2026

Today was an inservice day for our teachers as well as an opportunity to clean and prepare the classrooms for the fall. Here is a picture of the Green Room as it transitions from the summer. We're excited for Monday!

We are excited to recieve this certificate of accreditation from the Demenia Institute today. Our Senior Wing staff unde...
08/25/2026

We are excited to recieve this certificate of accreditation from the Demenia Institute today. Our Senior Wing staff underwent training with the Institute this summer.
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The picture includes Hilary Baar, Bethlehem's director of the Early Childhood Wing, Rosemary Apol-Hoezee, a demential specialist from the Dementia Institute, Caleb Balaraju, Bethlehem's director of the Senior Wing, and Pastor Karsten Voskuil.
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Please contact Caleb to learn more about our adult day program.

Today mark's the end of our Summer Camp, which brought lots of school agers to our child development center. Blessings t...
08/21/2026

Today mark's the end of our Summer Camp, which brought lots of school agers to our child development center. Blessings to everyone as new school years mark new beginnings all across our community.

Yesterday, some of the Rose Room enjoyed walking around the block and we even picked up some trash along the way! It is ...
08/20/2026

Yesterday, some of the Rose Room enjoyed walking around the block and we even picked up some trash along the way! It is always refreshing to support and care for our neighborhood while also engaging with others in the community.

Please share with those looking for infant child care. We are a NAEYC accrediated center connected to an adult day cente...
08/18/2026

Please share with those looking for infant child care. We are a NAEYC accrediated center connected to an adult day center here in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Our chlid development center is over 50 years old.

This afternoon's snack: freshly made apple turnovers. Thanks, Cook Kim!
08/18/2026

This afternoon's snack: freshly made apple turnovers.
Thanks, Cook Kim!

Jamie has been doing some sorting and cleaning this week. There are lots of stories connected to all of this baby dolls!...
07/15/2026

Jamie has been doing some sorting and cleaning this week. There are lots of stories connected to all of this baby dolls! Over 50 years of child development here in Heartside and up on Heritage Hill!

Almost Shark Week on Discovery though today was "Snake Day" at BIC as we welcomed Blandford Nature Center to our summer ...
07/08/2026

Almost Shark Week on Discovery though today was "Snake Day" at BIC as we welcomed Blandford Nature Center to our summer programming (actually, other animals also made the trip from the Westside).

We are deeply grateful to Rosemary Apol-Hoezee, from the Dementia Institute, for this week's professional development an...
06/05/2026

We are deeply grateful to Rosemary Apol-Hoezee, from the Dementia Institute, for this week's professional development and training involving our Senior Wing staff.

Over the past few weeks, even as the weather has changed, BIC has continued to provide integrated and intentional care f...
05/26/2026

Over the past few weeks, even as the weather has changed, BIC has continued to provide integrated and intentional care for both our children and seniors. There has been much learning and growth amid the health challenges faced by our seniors and the ongoing development of our children. This intergenerational space keeps our community vibrant through new ideas, diverse backgrounds, and meaningful engagement, including connections with neighbors and other community groups.

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250 Commerce Avenue SW
Grand Rapids, MI
49503

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 6pm
Thursday 6:30am - 6pm
Friday 6:30am - 6pm

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(616) 456-7509

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