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FUMC Preschool

The mission of our preschool is to give children of St. Pete First and the community a solid foundation upon which to build their formal education and spiritual life. Our philosophy is to accept every child at their own level. We aim to nurture each child to their fullest potential in a loving Christian environment, while being in partnership with the church families and the families of the community. We provide an exciting and rewarding experience through a variety of activities, in a safe and secure environment.

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Enrollment

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Rate Sheet 2025-2026

 

Welcome

First United Methodist Church Preschool offers well rounded full and part-time programs that adapt to the individual needs of our students while maintaining the goal of kindergarten readiness.

 

Our children love to learn!

We encourage social and emotional growth, emergent literacy, beginning math skills and science through a play-centered, hands-on curriculum with faith based values intentionally integrated throughout the day.

 

Self-reliance, respect for others, sharing, and self-determination are modeled by our staff and nurtured in the children. Our staff love to share the love joy and peace of Christ each day. We look forward to meeting you and sharing why FUMC Preschool is the right choice for early childhood education. 

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Preschool Director

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Alicia Clements

Assistant Director

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Terri Jelks
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"Both my kids have attended FUMC preschool so we've had one or both kids here for the past four years and they each started in the two year old program and progressed through to VPK. Our whole family loves the staff and structure of the program, and the way they welcome people from all backgrounds and beliefs.

 

My kids feel so loved because the teachers and administrative team genuinely take the time to understand their unique personalities and create a nurturing environment where they each thrive.

 

The curriculum is a great combination of focusing on social skills, confidence building, as well as academic learning. My oldest was well set up for kindergarten success because of the strong foundation set by the preschool and I know my youngest will be as well.

 

My husband and I have joked that we should have a third only because we don't want our preschool season to end as we'll miss the team so much and the support they give to our kids and us as parents. We are so grateful we've been able to attend FUMC preschool, the team is top notch!" 

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Carrie Harril 

ST. PETE FIRST PARENT 

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St. Petersburg First United Methodist Church
212 3rd Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727.894.4661

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