08/16/2026
⚓️ I FIGURED IT’S TIME I INTRODUCE MYSELF ⚓️
My name is Karen Phillips, and I am the Director of Anchored in Faith Learning Center at Northside! I have lived in Sumter, my entire life.
I am married to Robert Phillips and have two beautiful children (20 year old twins) Hazel-Grace and Kaleob Coker. There’s nothing better than slowing down and spending quality time with the people I love!
My passion for children started at the age of 10. I have always loved babysitting, spending time with children, helping with VBS and church nursery. Little did I know that God was preparing my heart for something much bigger.
I began working at Crosswell Baptist Church Daycare at age 19, and during my 10 years there, I had the opportunity to work in every area of the daycare (caregiver, teacher, finance, Assistant Director, and Director).
I attended Central Carolina Technical College (CCTC), where I earned my Associate Degree in Human Services/Early Child Development and graduated with honors.
Through all of these experiences, one thing has remained the same: My love for children. I believe every child deserves to feel safe, loved, valued, and encouraged to grow.
When the opportunity came to help create Anchored in Faith Learning Center at Northside, I knew this was something special and an answer to my prayers.
I pray that Anchored in Faith will be more than just a childcare center. I want it to be a place where children are loved like family, encouraged to learn, and taught about God’s love.
Opening Anchored in Faith has been a dream, a challenge, a blessing, and an incredible journey.
I am so thankful for everyone who has and continues to pray for us, support us, encourage us, and trust us with their precious children.
Love, Karen