It is time to register for the 2026-2027 preschool year.  Please read this letter very carefully for important information.

We begin with timid, terrific little two-year-olds, who soon find that this school is a special place where someone besides mom and dad love them and will take good care of them.  When they turn three, they find that by playing and socializing with children their own age, each member of the class is a special child of God, but not the center of the universe.  We help them find their own place! Finally, the wild and wonderful four-year-olds come to the realization that they can do many things for themselves and they are ready to go out into the world and utilize what they have learned.

We know that these years are a critical time when foundations for a child’s cognitive, physical, emotional, social, and faith skills are being laid. We stress active learning, language, music and movement through an appropriate curriculum which is shaped to meet the individual needs of the child. All of God’s children are welcome at First United Methodist Preschool!

The preschool day begins at 8:30 a.m. The day ends at 11:30 AM for the two-year-old classes and at 12:00 PM for the three- and four-year-old classes.  The school year is from late August 2026 - May 2027.

When we meet:

  • Young 2’s (must be 2 by 9/1/26) – will meet two days a week
  • Older 2’s (must be 2 by 2/1/26) – will meet three days a week
  • 3’s (must be 3 by 9/1/26) – will meet five days a week
  • 4’s (must be 4 by 9/1/26) – will meet five days a week

Monthly Tuition Rates:

  • Younger 2’s, 2 Days - $205
  • Older 2’s, 3 Days - $230
  • 3’s, 5 Days - $280
  • 4’s, 5 Days - $295

If you have any questions, please contact me, Kelly Austin, Preschool Director, at the church at (704) 636-3121, or I may also be reached at (336)722-9260.

Thank you for registering your child at First United Methodist Preschool. I am confident that you will be very happy with your choice.

Registration Procedures

A non-refundable registration/supply fee - $150 is required ($125 for the second child, $100 for the third child and subsequent children in program for this given year), with a completed registration form and signed enrollment agreement at time of registration. Please make checks payable to First United Methodist Preschool.

Members of First United Methodist Church and families currently in the program may register between January 21st-24th. Registration will begin at 8:30am on Monday, January 27th to the public. The following priorities for enrollment are dictated by our policy guidelines:

  1. Any child currently enrolled in First United Methodist Preschool is assured a spot as long as the registration information is submitted during the registration period (January 21st– 24th). Be sure your child’s teacher receives this information by noon on January 24th!
  2. Children of church members will be assigned any remaining spots in the order in which they were received.
  3. Remaining spots will be given to siblings of children who are currently enrolled or who have completed our program.
  4. Any remaining spots will be made available to the general public on January 27th, beginning at 8:30am. This will be on a first come, first serve basis.

In case of inclement weather on any of the registration days, we will observe the following policy: If Rowan-Salisbury schools are canceled or have a delay, we will postpone registration until the next day that Rowan-Salisbury schools have a regular, full-length school day.

Your first tuition payment is due the first day of preschool.

To register, click on this link, print out and mail it attention to: Preschool

First United Methodist Church
Attention: Preschool
217 South Church Street
Salisbury, NC 28144