
First United Methodist Preschool
1032 Maple Ave. Downers Grove, ILRegistration for the 2022-2023 school year is now open!
Registration opened on Sunday, January 9th. We held an Open House, but we are happy to give you a tour to see our classrooms and ask any questions you might have. Current families have already had the opportunity to register, but we still have openings in our classes. Contact Nancy Bifulco (nancy@dgfumc.org) to schedule a tour. Virtual tours are available on this website under the “About” tab.
Thank you for your interest, take care, and stay healthy!
We were able to have a full school year in 2020-2021, conducting classes from September through the end of May! Our 2021-2022 school year started at the end of August and continues to run in-person.
We opened with new policies and procedures in place to ensure the safety of our students and staff. We send a big thank you to our families for all their support and adherence to the new protocols. We are getting back to regular school activities and we hope the 2022-2023 school year will see even more of a return to our “normal” school year .
If you have any questions, or need information, you can reach us at nancy@dgfumc.org, or you can contact us via this website in the Contact section.
Who We Are
First United Methodist Preschool (FUMPS) has been providing an inviting learning environment for over 50 years and is committed to helping each child discover, affirm, and develop the marvelous gift of his or her life. The preschool helps three- and four-year old children build self-confidence through interaction with others and discovery. A positive attitude toward learning is developed by presenting tasks for the children which they can enjoy and master. Children are encouraged to respect the rights and views of others while making decisions for themselves. Learning to get along with others is vital for success in the early school years.
Our Philosophy and Mission
We believe that childhood is sacred and should be preserved.
We believe that children’s brains develop through their active, self-directed hands-on play.
We believe that our role is to provide a classroom that fosters curiosity and creativity through exploratory play.
We honor children for the unique individuals they are, growing and developing in their own way and time.
We believe that children’s brains develop through their active, self-directed hands-on play.
We believe that our role is to provide a classroom that fosters curiosity and creativity through exploratory play.
We honor children for the unique individuals they are, growing and developing in their own way and time.
PLAY. LEARN. GROW. REPEAT.


What Our Families are Saying
