About Our Preschool

Hayes Barton United Methodist Preschool (HBUMP) has been an important part of the Education Ministry of Hayes Barton United Methodist Church since 1986. We're committed to providing our church and community with a preschool where Christian principles and best practices in early childhood education come together to develop our students into thinkers with generous hearts.

Hayes Barton United Methodist Preschool (HBUMP) believes that children develop through play-based learning experiences and small classroom environments. As one of a few preschools in the area to follow NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) guidelines, we provide classrooms with low student to teacher ratios. Our small class sizes foster strong and caring relationships while providing opportunities for individualized learning. This allows each child’s strengths to be recognized and enhanced.

Our curriculum focuses on project-based activities that promote developmental skills.

social & emotional development

gross motor skills

speech & language abilities

cognitive development

fine motor skills

self-help skills

The school day includes center-based learning along with a free play activity period, group time, snack, and outdoor play. Our children participate in a weekly music and movement program as well as chapel service to familiarize them with group worship. A science program is scheduled once a month along with other special visitors periodically.

Please click here for a detailed description of our curriculum.

The school’s calendar year generally begins after Labor Day and ends before Memorial Day. Preschool hours are from 9:15am – 12:45pm, and includes a snack and a lunch period.

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