Purpose:
At LUMC Preschool we focus on the intellectual, social, physical, emotional, spiritual, and creative growth of the whole child. Each child is helped to experience success and positive feelings of self–worth at his/her level of maturity.
Time:
Our Preschool runs everyday from 9 am to 12 pm (Noon), but the days of the week depend on the age of your child and which class they are in. See information below about our various classes. Also, Lunch Bunch is offered for our 3 and 4 year old classes for an additional cost, which extends the day until 1 pm. Info below.
Curriculum:
The preschool class activities strive to develop and refine social, self-help, cognitive, gross, and fine-motor skills. Play is the foundation for building all future skills. The curriculum is literature and theme-based.
The one-year-old program emphasizes learning through play. It incorporates story time, nursery rhymes, music, and art activities. Ample time is set aside for important play activities that help develop motor skills.
The two-year-old program also emphasizes learning through play. It incorporates story time, nursery rhymes, music, and art activities. The school routine is introduced further with dedicated circle time. More focused activities to develop motor skills like cutting, coloring, and drawing.
The three-year-olds spend time working on school readiness. In addition to a more school-like routine, students start to have more learning achievement goals like recognizing their names, letters, colors, numbers, and pre-writing skills.
The four-year-olds focus is on learning letters and their sounds and how to write them. Teachers use fun activities to introduce math concepts as well as science experiments to spark a thrust for learning. Our 4-year-old students also end the year with a special graduation ceremony!
Students attend chapel once a week and have library time each week.
2025-2026 Registration Interest Form below!
https://lumcpreschool.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/dacbee77-0299-4f9f-9461-177bb75ff7b1
January 21st– Church Members
January 22nd/23rd – Current and Alumni Families
January 24th – Opens to the Public
Lexington United Methodist Preschool Registration Fees and Tuition
2025-2026
Registration Fee: $125 per child payable at online registration and is NON-REFUNDABLE
Online Registration forms will be emailed out starting January 21st.
Tuition Fee: Tuition is per class enrolled and the fee is broken down into 9 monthly payments (September-May). The monthly fee also includes your supply fee. Tuition is due by the first of each month, beginning Sept 1st. If payment is not received by the 10th, then a late payment fee of $10 will be added.
Monthly Tuition Fees:
One-year Old Program
*Must be 1 year old and walking by 9/1/25
2 day 1’s:
– Days: Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday
– Cost = $150/month
4 day 1’s:
– Days: Monday – Thursday
– Cost: $210/month
Two-year Old Program
*Must be 2 years old by September 1st, 2025
2 day 2’s:
– Days: Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday
– Cost: $150/month
4 day 2’s:
– Days: Monday – Thursday
– Cost: $210/month
*Must be 3 years old by January 15th, 2026
2 day 2.5’s:
– Days: Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday
– Cost: $150/month
4 day 2.5’s:
– Days: Monday – Thursday
– Cost: $210/month
Three Year Old Program
*Must be 3 years old and fully potty trained by 9/1/25
3 day 3’s:
– Days: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
– Cost: $180/month
4 Day 3’s:
– Days: Monday-Thursday
– Cost: $210/month
5 day 3’s:
– Days: Monday – Friday
– Cost: $235/month
Four-Year Old Program
*Must be 4 years old by 9/1/25
5 day 4’s:
– Days: Monday-Friday
– Cost: $235/month
Multi-child Discount applies if you have more than one child in your family attending the preschool. Your monthly fees for the 2nd and subsequent children will be reduced by $5.00. There are no discounts on Lunch Bunch or Registration Fees.
LUMC members receive a 10% discount on their monthly fees. No discounts are given on Lunch Bunch or Registration Fees.
Lunch Bunch:
Tuesday- Friday
12:00 pm-1:00 pm (3 & 4-year-old classes only)
1 day /week $25/month
2 days/week $40/month
3 days/week $55/month
4 days/week $70/month
*Sign-Ups for Lunch bunch will take place in August.
Preschool Withdrawal:
Each student is registered to attend Lexington United Methodist Preschool for the entire preschool year. If a parent chooses to withdraw their child from LUMP, the preschool office must be notified in writing a minimum of 30 days BEFORE the date of withdrawal. If a student is withdrawn and has given LUMP less than one month’s notice, the parents are responsible for the entire following month’s tuition. If parents should decide to re-register their child they will need to fill out new registration paperwork and pay the $125 NON-REFUNDABLE registration fee.
The first day of class for the 2025-2026 school year will be Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025. The last day of class will be Friday, May 23rd, 2026.
Contact our Preschool Director at lumc@lexumcsc.com or 803-359-6838 ext. 107 with any questions or to set up a tour.
