
Germantown United Methodist Preschool
(GUMP)
GUMP Info & Offerings
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Well-qualified, nurturing teachers who truly care about the growth and development of each child
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Preschool Hours - 9:30 am -2:30 pm
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Extended Care Hours (optional) -
Before Care - 7:30 am -9:30 am
After Care - 2:30 pm -5:30 pm -
G.R.A.C.E. -a classroom for children with special needs.
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School year calendar that runs from mid-August to mid-May.
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Serve children 9 months to five years of age in a friendly, family atmosphere.
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Safe, clean, bright facilities offer an ideal learning environment
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A three-star rated program with TN-DHS.
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A variety of weekday classes from which to choose -2, 3 or 5 days per week options
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A developmentally appropriate curriculum based upon the TN Early Learning Developmental Standards.
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Extra curricular activities include Chapel for all age levels and Music classes for ages two and up.
To learn more about GUMP or
to schedule a tour -
Call 901-753-3109
Print Enrollment Application by clicking here.
Pay Tuition by clicking
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.
Our Calendar
2020-2021 PRESCHOOL CALENDAR
August 12 - 14, Wednesday - Friday ………………………… Teacher In-Service
August 17, Monday ……………………………… 1st Semester Classes Begin
( 1st week’s attendance staggered; 9:30 am - 2:30 pm only )
August 24, Monday …………………………… Before & After Care Begins
September 7, Monday / Closed ………………………………… Labor Day
October 12 - 16, Mon - Fri / Closed …………………………… Fall Break
November 3, Tuesday / Closed ........................…………… Election Day
November 23 - 27, Mon - Fri / Closed ……………Thanksgiving Break
December 11, Friday ……………………… Last Day 1st Semester Classes
January 5, Tuesday ………………… 2nd Semester Classes Begin
January 18, Monday / Closed …………………………… MLK, Jr. Day
February 15, Monday / Closed ……………………………… Presidents’ Day
March 15 - 19, Mon - Fri / Closed …………………………… Spring Break
April 2 & 5, Fri & Mon / Closed …………………………………………… Good Friday/ Easter Monday
May 14, Friday / Half Day (9:30 - Noon) ………… Last Day 2nd Sem
( NO AFTER CARE on Last Day - May 14 )
May 14, Friday / (Noon - 2:45) ……………………Teacher Out-Service
* GUMP follows Germantown Municipal School District closings. www.gmsdk12.org
Click here for downloadable calendar.