Age-based learning from 2 to 5 years — with morning, afternoon, and extended-day options tailored to your child's stage and your family's schedule.
Finding the Right Fit
Our programs serve children from age 2 through Kindergarten entry, running September through May. Whether your child is taking their first steps into a classroom or preparing to walk into Kindergarten with confidence, there is a path here designed for exactly where they are right now.
Not quite ready for September? We offer a January start option for 3-year-olds who turn 3 by January 1st. If your child isn't ready to begin in the fall, a mid-year entry lets them join when the time is truly right — no rushing, no pressure.
Core Preschool Programs
Three focused programs take children from their first classroom experience through the skills and confidence they need for Kindergarten.
Ages 3–4 · Turning 3 by Sept. 1 or Jan. 1
Designed for children entering their first school experience, this program nurtures independence, social skills, and early curiosity in a gentle, structured environment. Children must be toilet-trained and turn 3 by September 1 (or January 1 for the mid-year start). Morning sessions run September through May.
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Ages 4–5 · Turning 4 by Sept. 1
For children who will head to Kindergarten the following fall, this program builds the academic foundations, classroom habits, and social confidence that make the transition feel natural. Morning and afternoon scheduling options support different family needs.
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Ages 4–5 · An extended-readiness option
Some children benefit from a longer runway before Kindergarten entry. Growing Into Kindergarten offers an enriched, child-paced program for 4- and 5-year-olds who need more time to develop the readiness skills that set them up for lasting success — socially, emotionally, and academically.
Learn moreCompanion & Extended-Day Options
Afternoon Adventures and Discovery can extend your child's day or stand alone as independent programs. Check the detail pages for exact eligibility and scheduling — each program has its own fit criteria.
Extended day · Afternoon option
Afternoon Adventures extends a child's school day with structured play, creative projects, and enriching activities. It can pair seamlessly with a morning core program or serve families whose schedules work better in the afternoon. See the detail page for exact eligibility and days offered.
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Companion or standalone option
Discovery invites children to explore, question, and create in a flexible, curiosity-driven environment. It works as a companion to a core preschool program or as a standalone option depending on your child's age and schedule. Visit the detail page to see if Discovery is the right complement for your family.
Learn moreFrom Our Families
Real words from families who have been through the programs with their children.
"We have loved the education, warmth, and care our daughter has received from her fantastic teachers at DUMC. The classrooms are fun, engaging, and filled with dedicated educators."
Melissa Mongi
Google Review
"We absolutely love this preschool! The teachers are so friendly, patient, and incredibly accommodating to children with learning differences. The director Kristi truly goes above and beyond. She knows every child by name and greets them like family each day."
Family Reviews
Google Review
"The Pre-School at DUMC exceeded my expectations on all counts."
Christine Meo
Parent Review
"The teachers are all warm, caring, and easy to speak to."
"Qualified, caring staff, productive class time, helpful, friendly office staff."
"He has shown a new confidence that I attribute much of to DUMC and the wonderful staff."
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