Welcome to FUMC Preschool

where your child is known, nurtured, and encouraged to grow in faith and learning.

The First United Methodist Church Preschool ministry partners with families to help children ages 2 to 5 explore, discover, and grow. We use the Experience curriculum, which balances play and structured learning aligned with Tennessee early learning standards.


Programs & Schedule

  • Half-Day Preschool (2–5 days/week): 8:05 AM – 11:30 AM

  • Full-Day PreK (for rising kindergarteners): 8:05 AM – 2:30 PM

  • Summer Session (June–July): 2 days/week, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  • Early Care / Extended Care: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM (Early), 11:30 AM – 5:15 PM (Extended)

Requires registration and separate fees for extended care.



  • Visit our Registration section, fill out the online or printable form, and submit it to the Preschool Office. We’ll follow up with you to confirm and answer questions.

  • Children rotate through learning centers (art, blocks, science, Bible story), large group time, circle time, and outdoor or playtime.

    • A labeled backpack

    • Change of clothes (in a bag)

    • Snack (if in extended care)

    • For full-day kids: lunch + nap supplies

  • Drop-off begins at 8:00 AM; use the preschool entrance. Pick-up at 11:30 AM (half-day) or 2:30/5:15 (full-day). You’ll show your pick-up tag at dismissal. We use Brightwheel to help make these times easier for you.

  • All staff and volunteers are background-checked and trained. We follow health protocols, and we notify you immediately via call if your child needs attention. We are licensed through the State of TN and they do routine checks of our property and staff.

  • Registration and Tuition 2025-2026

    Two-Day, (M/Th or T/F) 8-11:00am - $130.00/month tuition & $90.00 annual material fee

    Four-Day, (M, T, Th, F) 8-11:00am - $135.00/month tuition & $120.00 annual material fee

    Five-Day, (M, T, W, Th, F) 8-11:00am - $210.00/month tuition & 120.00 annual material fee

    Five-Day, Full Day, (M, T, W, Th, F), 8am-2:30pm - $330.00/month & $140.00 annual material fee (rising kindergartners only)

     

    *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.



    2025-2026 registration form - printable


    2025-2026 registration form - online link

stay connected

rose sherron, Preschool Director

Preschool address: P.O. Box 452, Dyersburg, TN 38025
Preschool Phone - 731-287-1251


2024-2025 school calendar


2025-2026 school calendar


First United Methodist Preschool program serves children ages 2-5yrs with 2-5 day enrollment options. Beginning August 2025, Preschool is in session August - May, Monday through Friday, 8:00am-11:30am; with early care available and extended care available from 11:30am/2:30pm - 5:15pm daily. A Summer Session is typically two days/week and will be offered in June and July. Enrollment applications are available online at https://forms.gle/YBah8Kcq6ivQNoBN6, and also on our Facebook page at @FUMCPreschool, and physically at the Preschool Office.