Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC)

Our Mission  

Our mission at FUMC Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) is to provide a safe, nurturing, and biblically based environment where children are encouraged to grow spiritually, socially, cognitively, and physically through meaningful relationships and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

A group of young toddlers walking towards the camera down a school hallway. Some are holding hands and smiling, while an adult stands near a doorway.
Six diverse young boys stand in a line for a group photo in their classroom. They are on a colorful alphabet rug with children's books in the background.
Four babies are buckled into a large red multi-seat stroller inside a classroom. One baby has a pacifier and another looks at the camera.
A group of young toddlers walking towards the camera down a school hallway. Some are holding hands and smiling, while an adult stands near a doorway.
A group of young children in a classroom setting, with one girl playing with a dollhouse and another holding a toy, surrounded by shelves of toys.
A group of young children sit on a colorful alphabet rug in their classroom, surrounded by shelves of toys. Many of the children are smiling at the camera.

Full-Time Childcare  

Ages: 6 Weeks – 3 Years Old

Our full-time childcare program provides year-round care in a loving, Christ-centered environment where children are encouraged to learn, explore, and grow.

Full-time childcare program 

Year-round enrollment 

$200 annual enrollment/supply fee 

$160 per week tuition 

Includes lunch and two snacks daily 

Second child discount of $10 per week 

Monday–Friday 

7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Children remain enrolled in the Early Childhood Development Center until a withdrawal form is submitted or they transition to Wesleyan Day School.

Transition to Wesleyan Day School

Once children reach preschool age by September 1 of the current school year (3P, 4P, and K5), they transition to Wesleyan Day School, First United Methodist Church's preschool and kindergarten ministry.

Wesleyan Day School operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. during the school year (August–May). Extended Day Care is available for enrolled students from 12:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Extended Day Care

Ages: 3 Years Old – Kindergarten

Extended Day Care is available for children enrolled in Wesleyan Day School who need care beyond the preschool day.

Available during the school year, holiday breaks, and summer months

Operates 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Early drop-off may be available from 7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. as space permits

$100 registration fee

$90 per week tuition

Summer Camp

Completed Kindergarten – 5th Grade

Our Summer Camp program provides a safe, fun, and engaging environment for elementary-aged children during the summer months.

Full-time childcare program

Operates for approximately 8–9 weeks during June and July

Monday–Friday

7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

$125 registration fee

$160 per week tuition

Summer Camp registration typically takes place during February and March each year.

Waiting List

Families may request placement on our waiting list at any time, including during pregnancy.

A $50 waiting list fee is collected and applied toward the enrollment fee if a space becomes available. When an opening occurs, families will be contacted to complete enrollment paperwork and submit the enrollment fee. A child's space is secured once all required documentation and fees have been received.

Due to high demand, particularly in our infant and toddler classrooms, waiting times may vary.

Waiting List Priority

Priority placement is given in the following order:

FUMC ECDC employees and full-time FUMC clergy and staff

FUMC members with siblings currently enrolled

Non-members with siblings currently enrolled

FUMC members

General public
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ECDC Staff