Dunwoody United Methodist Preschool provides a comprehensive, Christian education in a loving environment where children are encouraged to develop cognitively, socially, emotionally and physically to their full potential.

We use a variety of curriculums to accomplish our cognitive development goals, including Creative Curriculum, Imagine It and Handwriting Without Tears.

Open House

Tuesday, August 31

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Come and meet the Director for a quick overview of the DUMC Preschool program. Learn about carpool, security, and opportunities to get involved at the Preschool. Classroom visits are from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 to 8:30 p.m. Adults only, please.

Classroom visits are as follows:

• 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. T/Th Infants, Toddlers, Twos; T/Th and T-F Threes; Fours; Young Fives
• 7:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Director’s Meeting in the Chapel
• 8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. W/F Infants, Toddlers; MWF Twos, Threes; Fours; Young Fives

Meet & Greet

Wednesday, September 1

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Children are invited to come with a parent to meet and greet their new teachers and classmates. Your specific classroom teacher assignment will be sent to you prior to this date. October tuition, traffic fee, and all forms are due at this time. Some four-year classes will have two sessions, to accommodate siblings.

Classroom visits are as follows:

• 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. T/Th Infants, Toddlers, Twos; T/Th and T-F Threes; Fours; Young Fives
• 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. W/F Infants, Toddlers; MWF Twos, Threes; Fours; Young Fives

First Day of School

Tuesday, September 7

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Children in T/Th Infants and Toddlers will attend from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on September 7 and 9; and from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on September 14 and 16. This will allow our youngest and newest students to adapt to their new schedules at a kinder, gentler pace. All students enrolled in T/Th Twos and Threes, T-F Threes, Fours and Young Fives attend from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Infants, Toddlers, Twos are walked to their classrooms by their parents. Dismissal for Twos will be held in the main lobby of the Church at 11:45 a.m. Parents of Twos will park in the main lot and walk to the main entrance at which time children will be released to their parents. Threes, Fours and Young Fives may use carpool in the morning and at noon time.

First Day of School

Wednesday, September 8

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Children in W/F infants and toddlers will attend from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on September 8 and 10; and from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on September 15 and 17. This will allow our youngest and newest students to adapt to their new schedules at a kinder, gentler pace. All students enrolled in MWF Twos and Threes attend from 9 a.m. to noon. Infants, Toddlers and Twos are walked to their classrooms by their parents. Dismissal for Twos will be held in the main lobby of the Church at 11:45 a.m. Parents of Twos will park in the main lot and walk to the main entrance at which time children will be released to their parents. Threes may use carpool in the morning and at noon time.

Extended Day Begins for Threes, Fours and Young Fives

Monday, September 13

Afternoon Carpool Begins for Twos

Monday, September 13

Morning Carpool Begins for Twos

Monday, September 27

Lunch Bunch Begins for Twos

Monday, November 1

Chapel Time

A developmentally appropriate chapel time, complete with music, prayer and a message from one of our ministerial staff members, is offered each week to our three, four and five year olds.

Music Classes

Music with one of our trained music teachers is offered to all children enrolled in our school. During the year all phases of music are covered and children experience many different forms of music. They learn songs, use instruments, play music games. Twice a year we have a music program: at Christmas for threes and fours, and at the end of the year. The major goal of our music program is to expose children to many styles of music, and to encourage a love of music.

Kindergym

Kindergym, a creative movement class, is offered to twos, threes, fours and fives in our school. The major goals are large motor development and coordination with an emphasis on learning and using locomotor movements.

Spanish

This introductory language program is offered to four and five year olds to give them a small view of the diversity of Spanish culture. The children enjoy exploring the Spanish language through age appropriate activities, music, movement and games.

Extended Day

An optional time is offered for our two, three, four and five year olds in the afternoon, beginning at 12 p.m. Children may stay for Lunch Bunch until 1:00 p.m.; additional classes in ballet, ball sports, art, language and cooking are available to our three through fives between 1:00 and 2:30 p.m.

A child may attend Lunch Bunch and EXD only on days he/she attends school.

For more information CLICK HERE or call the Preschool at 770.394.2555 ext. 142.