The Preschool is a loving place to learn, play and plant seeds of faith.
We are dedicated to providing a loving Christian environment in which children experience positive “hands-on” learning that encourages spiritual, social, intellectual, physical and mental development. Hamilton Mill UMC Preschool is a curriculum-based weekday program for children ages 12 months – 5 years of age. Our preschool has been growing strong for 23 years!
Classes
All of our classes, except our 5-year-olds class, are full for the current 2023-24 school year, September - May. We have waiting lists for the other classes.
For 2024-25, we will serve children ages 12 months - 5 years old.
Classes are set according to what your child’s age is as of September 1, 2024. All children will eat lunch at school.
1-year-olds: attend 2 days a week from 9am-12:30pm
2-year-olds: attend 2 or 3 days a week from 9am-12:30pm
3-year-olds: attend 3 or 4 days a week from 9am-12:30pm
4-year-olds: attend 4 or 5 days a week from 9am-12:30pm
5-year-olds: (not Kindergarten) attend 5 days a week, from 9am-1pm
Tuition & Fees
These are our monthly tuition rates for the 2024-25 School Year, based on the number of days per week your child will attend school. Tuition is due at the first of each month. We except cash, check, or online bill pay through your bank. A non-refundable registration fee, the same as one month’s tuition, is due at time of registration.
Our monthly tuition for 2024-2025 School Year
1 and 2-year olds for 2 days a week (M/W or T/TH): $225 monthly
2 and 3-year olds for 3 days a week (MWF): $245 monthly
3 and 4-year olds for 4 days a week (M-Th): $265 monthly
4 and 5-year olds for 5 days a week: $285 monthly
Activity Fee
Covers all programs and field trips throughout the year as well as T-shirt and tote bag.
The 4 and 5-year-old fee includes a graduation fee.
1-year-olds: $50
2 and 3 year-olds: $75
4 and 5 year-olds: $100
Our Teach-Student Ratio
12-18mos is 2:8; 19-23mos is 2:10; 2-year-olds is 2:12; 3-year olds is 2:14; 4 & 5-year olds is 2:16.
Registration
All of our classes are full for the 2023-24 school year, September - May.
Registration for the 2024-25 school year will begin in January of 2024 for those currently enrolled. Open enrollment opportunities will open in February of 2024. Registration will take place in person at the church. Please see dates below:
Hamilton Mill Church Members: February 7th at 10am
Legacy Families: February 7th at 10:30am
Community: February 9th at 9am
Preschool Tours
We will be offering tours by appointment in January. To schedule an appointment, please contact our Preschool Director Jennifer Markham at 770-271-2783 or jennifer.markham@hmumc.org .
Please see our video below that walks you through our school and our programs.
Helpful Information
PRESCHOOL STAFF
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR | Jennifer Markham
ASSOCIATE PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR | Stephanie Hubbard
Best of Gwinnett
We Won “Best of Gwinnett” in 2011, 2013, 2017, and 2021 and “Among the Best” for "Pre-K or Kindergarten Schools" and "Child Care Centers" in 2016 , 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022!