While our space is currently limited, we would love to connect with your family! Please fill out our online waitlist form to be added to our list. As openings become available, we will reach out. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 731-287-1251.

Each day begins with a warm welcome as teachers greet children and families, helping ease that tough transition from morning to school. We start our day grounded in faith, often sharing a simple prayer and a story time.

Children enjoy a healthy snack before exploring a variety of learning centers, including art, blocks, manipulatives, writing, library, math, science, and dramatic play. Through both play and guided activities, we encourage kindness, curiosity, and growth in all areas.

Throughout the day, we nurture each child’s heart and mind, creating a safe, loving environment where they can learn, play, and grow in faith.

Please send your child each day with a backpack and folder. If your child stays for extended care or is in our Pre-K class, they will also need a healthy, USDA-approved packed lunch, along with a crib sheet and blanket for rest time. We happily provide snacks and mats for all children. Please remember to label all your child’s belongings!

Unless registered for early care (which begins at 7:00 AM), drop-off begins at 8:05 AM at the preschool entrance. Pick-up times are 11:30 AM for half-day students and 2:30 PM or 5:15 PM for full-day students.

We use the Brightwheel app for attendance, which requires a full parent signature at both drop-off and pick-up. Each authorized pick-up person is also assigned a unique code, helping ensure a safe and smooth process for your child.

The safety and well-being of every child is our highest priority. All staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks and receive ongoing training to ensure a safe, nurturing environment.

We follow established health and sanitation protocols, including routine cleaning, handwashing practices, and illness guidelines to help keep our school community healthy. If your child becomes ill or needs medical attention while in our care, families are promptly notified.

We are a licensed child care program through the State of Tennessee and adhere to all state regulations and standards. Our facility and staff are subject to regular inspections and monitoring to ensure continued compliance and quality care.

Registration & Materials Fees

A non-refundable $40.00 Registration Fee is required for all sessions.

Materials fees are assessed annually and are non-refundable and not prorated.

At this time we do not accept state certificates.

Tuition Rates

Two-Day Program (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday), 8:05–11:30 a.m.

$150.00/month tuition; $110.00 annual materials fee

Four-Day Program (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday), 8:05–11:30 a.m.

$220.00/month tuition; $140.00 annual materials fee

Five-Day Program (Monday–Friday), 8:05–11:30 a.m.

$260.00/month tuition; $140.00 annual materials fee

Five-Day Full Day Program (Monday–Friday), 8:05 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

$360.00/month tuition; $160.00 annual materials fee

Available to 4- and 5-year-old rising kindergarten students only

Summer Session (Tuesday/Thursday), 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

June and July only; $225/month

Extended Care Program (Monday–Friday), 11:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.

$20/per day

Extended Care Pre K Program (Monday–Friday), 2:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

$15/per day

Early Care Program (Monday–Friday), 7:00 a.m. – 8:05 a.m.

$10/per day

*Please note the age requirements for each classroom:

Your child must be 2yr old to start; and must turn 2yr old on/by October 1, 2025 to attend the 2yr old preschool class.

Your child must turn 3yr old on/by October 1, 2025 to attend the 3yr old preschool class.

Your child must turn 4yr old on/by October 1, 2025 to attend the 4yr old preschool class.

Your child must turn 4yr old by AUGUST 15, 2025, to attend the Full Day, PreK class. **Full-day (8am-2:30p) option only available for rising kindergartners

First United Methodist Preschool program serves children ages 2-5yrs with 2, 4, or 5 day enrollment options. Preschool is in session August - May, Monday through Friday, 8:05am-11:30am; with early care available and extended care available daily. A Summer Session is typically two days/week and will be offered in June and July. FUMC Preschool follows the Dyersburg City School District calendar for all holidays, breaks, and inclement weather.

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