Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday Morning
A 3-day morning option for families who want a consistent early-week preschool routine.
3-Year Old Preschool in Doylestown
A gentle September–May preschool for toilet-trained three-year-olds ready for friends, routines, stories, and play.
Is the 3-Year Old Preschool the Right Fit?
Children Ages 3–4Designed for children in the 3-year-old preschool stage, typically ages 3–4.
Three and Toilet TrainedChildren should be three years old and toilet trained before beginning the 3-Year Old Preschool.
September–May School YearThe Preschool at DUMC offers preschool programs with a September through May school year.
2-Day or 3-Day OptionsFamilies may choose from 2-day and 3-day options with morning or afternoon class choices.
A First School Experience Built Around Belonging
For many three-year-olds, preschool is the first regular experience away from home. The classroom gives children time to practice routines, build trust with teachers, and discover that school can be a place where they are known, included, and ready to try.
Choose the Days and Time That Fit Your Week
Four schedule choices for 3-year-old preschool
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday Afternoon
A 3-day afternoon option with the same Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday weekly pattern.
Thursday/Friday Morning
A 2-day morning option for children who are ready for preschool in a shorter weekly rhythm.
Thursday/Friday Afternoon
A 2-day afternoon option for families who prefer preschool later in the day.
How Three-Year-Olds Grow Here
Literature, play, movement, and relationships work together.
Intellectual Growth
Stories, early concepts, questions, language, and discovery help children build curiosity and early learning habits.
Social Growth
Children practice sharing, taking turns, joining group activities, and interacting with peers in age-appropriate ways.
Emotional Growth
A sense of belonging helps children gain confidence, express themselves, and manage the transition between home and school.
Physical Growth
Fine-motor projects, play, movement, playground time, and large-muscle activity give children purposeful ways to use their bodies.
What a Typical Preschool Day Can Look Like
A predictable rhythm helps children feel secure.
1. Circle Time
Children begin with greetings, group routines, songs, calendar-style activities, listening practice, and simple participation as a class.
2. Project and Play Time
Hands-on projects, classroom centers, imaginative play, early learning concepts, and peer interaction give children active ways to learn.
3. Story/Snack
Story and snack time bring literature-based learning, conversation, self-help skills, and a calmer shared routine into the day.
4. Gross Motor Activity
Children have access to a large, securely fenced playground and, during inclement weather, a large, well-equipped multi-purpose room.
Questions Parents Ask Before Enrolling
Readiness, schedules, routines, and next steps
What are the age and toilet-training requirements for the 3-Year Old Preschool?
The program is for children ages 3–4. Children should be three years old and toilet trained before starting.
Is this a 2-day preschool program, a 3-day program, or both?
Both options are offered. Families may choose a Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 3-day schedule or a Thursday/Friday 2-day schedule.
Are morning and afternoon classes different?
The available choices include both morning and afternoon classes. Ask the preschool office about current openings and any class-specific details for the schedule you prefer.
How do teachers help children separate from parents and adjust to school?
Teachers support adjustment through warm relationships, predictable routines, communication with parents, and patient encouragement as children become comfortable in the classroom.
What kinds of activities happen during a typical preschool day?
A typical day may include circle time, projects and play, story and snack, and gross motor activity on the playground or in the indoor multi-purpose room.
How do I check openings, tuition, or registration steps?
Call The Preschool at DUMC at 215.345.9775 to ask about current openings, tuition information, registration steps, or scheduling a visit.
Ask About Openings for Your Three-Year-Old
If the age, readiness expectations, and schedule options look like a fit, reach out to confirm availability and learn what comes next.