Preschool

Services

Sunday 9AM Sunday morning small groups 10:15AM Worship Service

about us

Established in 1971, Madison Street UMC Preschool provides a play-based learning experience for children ages 1 through 4. We focus on the social and foundational aspects of development through a curriculum tailored to each specific age group.

Curriculum & Enrichment

Our "Legacy of Learning" ensures your child gains the tools needed to excel in elementary school while having fun.

Core Fundamentals: Age-appropriate exploration of shapes, colors, letters, and numbers.

Weekly Enrichment: Dedicated time for Library, Music, and Chapel.

Creative Activities: Integrated literacy, story-time, and hands-on artwork.

Social Growth: Emphasis on sharing, cooperation, following directions, and self-control.

On-Site "Field Trips": Special activities brought directly to our safe, supervised environment.


Schedule

We offer a consistent schedule that repeats year over year.

● Class Hours: Tuesday & Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

● School Year: August through May

● Calendar: We follow the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) yearly calendar for closings, delays, and cancellations.

Tuition & fee schedule

● Registration Fee: $50

Non-refundable

Due at time of registration

Annual Supply Fee: $60 

Paid with first month's tuition

Yearly Tuition: $2100

Paid via automatic bank draft via Brightwheel

○Payment options:

■ One Full Payment of $2,100 due August 1st

■ Two Semester Payments of $1,050 paid in August & January

■ Ten (10) Monthly Payments of $210 paid from August to May

Contact us

We would love to show you our classrooms and introduce you to our experienced, loving staff. 

Schedule a tour today!

● Phone: 931-645-9085

● Email: preschool@madisonstreetumc.org

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2026/27 registration

Registration for each school year opens in March. Registration opens to in-house families and church member approximately two weeks prior to registration opening to the public. Registration is completed online through the Brightwheel app.


IN-HOUSE & CURRENT CHURCH MEMBER REGISTRATION: 

○ Opens March 1st

  Register here


PUBLIC REGISTRATION:

○ Opens March 15th

  Register Here


Registration Notes: 

● Registration fee - $50

○ Due at time of registration

○ Non-refundable

● You will need to create an account on Brightwheel in order to complete the registration form.

○ If you have a current Brightwheel account, you can login with your current information.

● You need to submit a registration form for each child.

● Once the registration is received, it is reviewed and confirmed by the preschool director.

● If the age group you register for is already full, you will automatically be placed on the waitlist and notified.


When considering registration and class placement, please remember that we follow the state of TN guidelines and CMCSS recommendation that students be placed in the age level class for the age they are on/before August 15 of the current year. This ensures timely progress into Kindergarten.

Please note that students are placed in classrooms in random order. In an effort to keep our classrooms balanced, we are not able to accommodate placement requests.


Ones

Child must be one-year-old by August 15, of the year entering the program. Children learn to share, follow instructions, and feed themselves. Main activities: coloring, singing, listening, play. Adult/child ratio 1 to 5.

twos

Child must be two by August 15 of the year entering the program. Children learn shapes, colors, animals, etc. Main activities: circle time, crafts, painting, singing, story time, play. Adult/child ratio 1 to 6.

Threes

Children must be three by August 15 of the year entering the program. Children learn about letters, numbers, months and days, pledge, manners, opposites, and other units of study. Main activities: circle time, center time, library, singing, computer, story time, painting, play. Adult/child ratio 1 to 6.

Fours

Children must be four by August 15 of the year entering the program. Children learn their address, phone number, the sound of letters, the alphabet, counting, writing their name, nutrition, dental care, animals & their homes, good health habits, and much more. Main activities: circle time, pledge, field trips, singing, art, special programs, play. Adult/child ratio 1 to 6.

documents

  Preschool Student Handbook

licensure & certification

Madison Street Preschool has completed and maintained all requirements and qualifications of the TN Department of Human Services. 

The TN DHS has determined that our program meets the requirements for an exemption from child care agency licensure pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 71-3-503 Programs and Facilities Exempt From Licensing