Preschool
Welcome to Germantown United Methodist Preschool
(GUMP)
2331 South Germantown Road
Germantown, TN 38139 MAP IT
Our Mission:
Germantown United Methodist Preschool is a ministry of Germantown United Methodist Church that partners with parents to provide a loving, nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for children to grow to their fullest potential emotionally, socially, spiritually, physically, creatively & cognitively.
Contact us
Phone: 901-753-3109 / EMAIL US
GUMP Information
Well-qualified, nurturing teachers who truly care about the growth and development of each child
Preschool Hours
9:30 am -2:30 pm
Extended Care Hours (optional for ages 2 and up) –
Before Care – 7:30 am -9:30 am
After Care – 2:30 pm -5:30 pm
G.R.A.C.E. – a program for children with special needs.
School year calendar that runs from mid-August to mid-May.
Serves children 9 months to five years of age in a friendly, family atmosphere.
Safe, clean, bright facilities offer an ideal learning environment
A three-star rated program with TN-DHS.
A variety of weekday classes from which to choose 2, 3 or 5 days per week options
A developmentally appropriate curriculum based upon the TN Early Learning Developmental Standards.
Extra-curricular activities, including Chapel.
GUMP GOALS FOR CHILDREN
While educating CHILDREN we strive:
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to nurture children’s emotional development so that they can identify their feelings and choose appropriate responses while maintaining a positive outlook.
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to guide children to be respectful, independent, caring, accepting and honest in their relationships.
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to bequeath to children assurance that they are unconditionally loved by God and that they have immeasurable worth.
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to promote a healthy sense of self that motivates children to care for themselves and others.
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to inspire children to be confident, independent thinkers who are inquisitive, creative and problem solvers.
GUMP GOALS FOR PARENTS
In partnering with PARENTS we strive:
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to empower parents to be confident as their child(ren)’s first and most important teacher while building a trusting parent/teacher partnership focused on the best interests of their child(ren).
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to encourage parents to accept their child(ren) as individuals, understand their limitations, allow them to develop at their own pace, and love them unconditionally.
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to support parents in being patient, united and consistent as they parent their child(ren), helping them to assume the roles of loving authority figures and role models.
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to ensure that parents understand and honor school policies, as they are designed to benefit all children and families.
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to educate parents about their child(ren)’s individual needs and developmental milestones.
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to support parents by providing a community of love, faith, acceptance, open-mindedness and forgiveness.
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