Believing that the church can provide an environment in which the child may grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man, Cumming First U.M.C.
Preschool offers a program consistent with the highest standards of quality early childhood education.
In an environment of love and respect, each child is given the opportunity to expand his/her concept of the world.
Our well-rounded program provides for developmentally appropriate growth emotionally, cognitively, socially and physically, as well as spiritually.
Children are given the opportunity to initiate choices of activites as well as having teacher-initiated instruction times.
C.F.U.M.C. Preschool wants each child to know that he/she is a worthy person, acceptable and lovable just as God made him/her.
Having a good self-concept and the opportunity to learn in a developmentally appropriate environment are gifts that last a lifetime.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked GA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Cumming First United Methodist Church Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
375 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cumming First United Methodist Church Preschool's ranking?
Cumming First United Methodist Church Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Cumming First United Methodist Church Preschool?
The application deadline for Cumming First United Methodist Church Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Cumming First United Methodist Church Preschool is Covenant Christian Academy (6.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Montessori School Of Cumming (3.9 miles away)
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Grades: NS-5 | 59 students 3.9 miles 4601 Post Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 205-6773
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 205-6773
3.9
NS-5
59
Grades: PK-3 | 254 students 5 miles 8991 East Cherokee Drive
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-4925
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-4925
5
PK-3
254
Grades: PK-3 | 14 students 5.7 miles 6285 Post Rd.
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 777-9131
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 777-9131
5.7
PK-3
14
Grades: NS-6 | 65 students 5.9 miles 1791 Kelly Mill Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 781-5586
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 781-5586
5.9
NS-6
65
Grades: PK-12 | 249 students 6.1 miles 6905 Post Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 674-2990
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 674-2990
6.1
PK-12
249
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