A Real Love of Learning Starts Here
GUMP gives children ages 9 months to five years a loving, nurturing and developmentally appropriate place to grow — emotionally, socially, spiritually, physically, creatively and cognitively.
families in our community
Right in the Heart of Germantown
A ministry of Germantown United Methodist Church, with safe, clean, bright facilities and inviting outdoor play areas. Come see it for yourself.
Germantown Campus
2331 S Germantown Rd, Germantown, TN 38138
Preschool hours 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, with optional before care from 7:30 am and after care until 5:30 pm for ages 18 months and up. School year runs mid-August through mid-May.
Growing Children to Their Fullest Potential
Germantown United Methodist Preschool provides a loving, nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for children to grow to their fullest potential in six ways.
Emotionally
Children learn to identify their feelings and choose appropriate responses while keeping a positive outlook.
Socially
We guide children to be respectful, independent, caring, accepting and honest in their relationships.
Spiritually
Children are assured they are unconditionally loved by God and that they have immeasurable worth.
Physically
A healthy sense of self motivates children to care for themselves and for one another.
Creatively
Play-based days give imagination the room it needs to stretch, build and invent.
Cognitively
Children become confident, independent thinkers who are inquisitive, creative problem solvers.
Experience why our children are HAPPY to learn!
What Makes Us Special?
A Christian, play-based developmental preschool serving Germantown families since 1974 — in a friendly, family atmosphere where every child is known.
Experienced Faculty
Well-qualified, nurturing teachers who truly care about the growth and development of each child.
Love & Care
A warm, family atmosphere where children know they are unconditionally loved and have immeasurable worth.
Hands-on Learning
A developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the TN Early Learning Developmental Standards.
Innovative Learning
Children are inspired to be confident, independent thinkers who are inquisitive and creative.
Natural Play Areas
Safe, clean, bright facilities and inviting outdoor spaces that make an ideal learning environment.
Parent Involvement
A trusting parent/teacher partnership and a community of love, faith, acceptance and forgiveness.
Our Programs
A variety of weekday classes to choose from, with 2, 3 or 5 day per week options, for children from nine months through five years.
Preschool
Our core Christian, play-based developmental program, running 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.
- TN Early Learning Developmental Standards
- 2, 3 or 5 day weekly options
- Extra-curricular activities, including Chapel, Spanish, Art and Music
G.R.A.C.E.
A dedicated program for children with special needs, held to the same warm standards as every GUMP classroom.
- Individual attention and pacing
- Accepting every child as an individual
- Close partnership with families
- Full inclusion in the life of the school
Extended Care
Optional before and after care so the school day fits around your family’s schedule.
- Before care 7:30 am – 9:30 am
- After care 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
- Same familiar teachers and rooms
- Calendar runs mid-August to mid-May
Where Childhood Comes to Life
Bubbles on the playground, hands in the sensory bin, and a faculty who have made this their life’s work.
Joining Is Easy
Choosing your child’s first school is an important decision. During your tour we will answer every question about our program and philosophy so you can be sure GUMP is the right fit for your family.
Submit an Inquiry
Tell us a little about your family and your child’s needs.
Schedule a Tour
Visit GUMP, learn about our program and get all of your questions answered.
Submit an Application
Complete your application and welcome to the GUMP family.
Warm, Welcoming, and Built for Every Child
Germantown United Methodist Preschool is a ministry of Germantown United Methodist Church. We partner with parents as their child’s first and most important teacher, and we support every family with a community of love, faith, acceptance, open-mindedness and forgiveness.
Germantown Campus
Germantown, TN 38138
© Germantown United Methodist Preschool · Serving families since 1974