About Us
About UCUMC Weekday School Preschool Program
· We are a Part-Day Preschool Program that runs from 9am to 1pm
· Our Extended Day Program (space permitting) runs from 1pm to 5pm. Your child must be enrolled in our Morning Program to attend our Extended Day Program
· Our Preschool strictly follows the August 31st date that the State of North Carolina uses to determine which age level class a student is in for the school year.
· Our Program begins after Labor Day in September and Ends Before Memorial Day in May
· Our Program uses Brightwheel for:
*Online Billing and Payments
*Communication between the WDS, teachers, and parents
*For sharing important Forms and Policy Information
· Our Extended Day Program (space permitting) runs from 1pm to 5pm. Your child must be enrolled in our Morning Program to attend our Extended Day Program
· Our Preschool strictly follows the August 31st date that the State of North Carolina uses to determine which age level class a student is in for the school year.
· Our Program begins after Labor Day in September and Ends Before Memorial Day in May
· Our Program uses Brightwheel for:
*Online Billing and Payments
*Communication between the WDS, teachers, and parents
*For sharing important Forms and Policy Information
About UCUMC Weekday School Curriculum
Our Preschool is a Play-Based Christian program
· Faith- Students are exposed to and taught basic Bible lessons, verses, thoughts, and truths through stories, songs, prayer, and attending Chapel Services.
· Free Play: To socialize and learn Sharing and Cooperation skills
· Learning Centers: Sensory Tables, Games, Puzzles, and Dramatic Play
· Circle Time: Group Reading, Weather Reports, Show and Tell
· Gross Motor Play: Outdoor playgrounds and Indoor Gym Play during inclement weather.
· Enrichment:
Music Class twice a month with our Music Teacher
Art- Exploratory art experiences that encourage creativity and imagination
Visits from:
Fire Department and Police
Farm Animals
Music Man
Children’s Theater
· Faith- Students are exposed to and taught basic Bible lessons, verses, thoughts, and truths through stories, songs, prayer, and attending Chapel Services.
· Free Play: To socialize and learn Sharing and Cooperation skills
· Learning Centers: Sensory Tables, Games, Puzzles, and Dramatic Play
· Circle Time: Group Reading, Weather Reports, Show and Tell
· Gross Motor Play: Outdoor playgrounds and Indoor Gym Play during inclement weather.
· Enrichment:
Music Class twice a month with our Music Teacher
Art- Exploratory art experiences that encourage creativity and imagination
Visits from:
Fire Department and Police
Farm Animals
Music Man
Children’s Theater
Private Pre-K Experience
Give your child a strong start in a nurturing, high-quality private Pre-K experience designed to prepare students for a confident transition into kindergarten.
Our program features a low student-to-teacher ratio of 16:2, allowing for individualized instruction and meaningful relationships with each child.
Our Pre-K curriculum focuses on:
• Kindergarten readiness and confidence
• Phonics instruction to build early reading skills using the AlphaTales program
• Handwriting practice to develop proper letter formation using the Handwriting Without Tears program
• Fine motor skill development through hands-on activities
• Foundational math concepts, including counting, patterns, and number recognition
In a structured and caring environment, children grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We build the skills necessary to succeed in kindergarten and beyond, using developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Our program features a low student-to-teacher ratio of 16:2, allowing for individualized instruction and meaningful relationships with each child.
Our Pre-K curriculum focuses on:
• Kindergarten readiness and confidence
• Phonics instruction to build early reading skills using the AlphaTales program
• Handwriting practice to develop proper letter formation using the Handwriting Without Tears program
• Fine motor skill development through hands-on activities
• Foundational math concepts, including counting, patterns, and number recognition
In a structured and caring environment, children grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We build the skills necessary to succeed in kindergarten and beyond, using developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Shannon Long
Director
Shannon has her undergraduate degree in Special Education and Master’s degree in Learning Disabilities. Shannon spent 17 years as a lead classroom teacher, before becoming Assistant Director in 2018 and the Director in 2021.
Staff
WDS staff members are committed to loving, caring, and encouraging all of our children. Our teachers work at UCUMC because they have a passion for preschool-aged children. Our teachers have many years of experience working with preschool-aged children or in a school setting.
All of our teachers are trained in CPR and have periodic background checks.
All of our teachers are trained in CPR and have periodic background checks.
Class Offerings
Toddlers (must be 1 by 5/31)
- Monday-Wednesday-Friday
- Tuesday-Thursday-Friday
- 5 days
Twos (must be 2 by 8/31)
- Monday-Wednesday-Friday
- Tuesday-Thursday-Friday
- 5 Days
Threes (must be 3 by 8/31)
- Monday-Wednesday-Friday
- Tuesday-Thursday-Friday
- 5 Days
Pre-K
- 5-Days
Rates
Non-Refundable Registration Fee of $100 for one student/$70 for siblings
Below you will find the rates for the 2026-27 school year:
Below you will find the rates for the 2026-27 school year:
Toddlers (3 days)
$280
Toddlers (5 days)
$395
Twos (3 days)
$280
Twos (5 Days)
$395
Threes (3 days)
$270
Threes (5 days)
$365
Pre-K (5 days)
$365
UCUMC Extended Day Program
UCUMC Extended Day is an outreach program of UCUMC and a supplementary program to UCUMC Weekday School Morning Program. The Extended Day Program offers childcare hours beyond normal Weekday School hours. Your child must be enrolled in our Morning Program to be eligible for our Extended Day Program. This program is a much smaller program than our Morning Program with just one class available per age level. Students requesting Extended Day spaces will be assigned through a lottery system.
Extended Day hours are 1:15pm - 5:15pm.
Extended Day hours are 1:15pm - 5:15pm.
Rates
1 Day per week
$145
Toddlers and 2s
1 Day per week
$135
3s and Pre-K
2 Days per week
$250
Toddlers and 2s
2 Days per week
$240
3s and Pre-K
3 Days per week
$305
Toddlers and 2s
3 Days per week
$295
3s and Pre-K
4 Days per week
$340
Toddlers and 2s
4 Days per week
$330
3s and Pre-K
5 Days per week
$390
Toddlers and 2s
5 Days per week
$380
3s and Pre-K