Mission Statement
In partnership with the congregation of Union United Methodist Church, the community and the parents of our children, the mission of Union Day School, is to enable all children to be in a secure, caring and nurturing Christian environment. This is accomplished by providing developmentally appropriate activities, challenging instructional programs characterized by innovative teaching, active learning, and anti-bias curriculum for all God’s children.
Our Purpose
The purpose of Union Day School is to give children their first exposure to education and social development within a Christian environment; to make available to each child a wide variety of educational experiences to meet his individual needs at his own developmental level; and to socially guide the child to respect others while striving for personal excellence. In order to accomplish these goals, the essential element is an atmosphere in which to promote a strong Christian foundation on which to build a future. Union Day School is a ministry of Union United Methodist Church. We are thankful for the opportunity to extend our ministry in the area of our Day School education.
Our education philosophy is based on Learning Through Play, a hands-on experience through which every child can enter the playing field of life with a strong self-esteem, a cooperative spirit, a sense of creativity, and a joy of learning. We nurture the whole child in a relationship based Christian environment.
803-781-0630
Ages: 6 weeks - 5 years
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m
Request Information
TTh: (2 days) $205 per month; $130 annual supply fee
MWF: (3 days) $225 per month; $145 annual supply fee
M-TH: (4 days) $295 per month; $160 annual supply fee
M-F: (5 days) $365 per month; $175 annual supply fee
M-TH: (4 days) $255 per month; $160 annual supply fee
M-F: (5 days) $285 per month; $175 annual supply fee
M-TH: (4 days) $255 per month; $160 annual supply fee
M-F: (5 days) $285 per month; $175 annual supply fee
Half Day Program
$175 per Child
$125 for Union Church Members
$50 for each sibling
Union Preschool has expanded to become Union Day School! Since 1974, Union Preschool has provided an excellent part-time preschool ministry for our church and community, and will continue to do so. Union United Methodist Church has expanded to offer full-time options for children ages six weeks to two years of age, which began in August 2022. We are continuously growing our full day program and will add a 3 year old program and a 4 year old program when possible.
Union Day School has a reputation of being an outstanding preschool and kindergarten and this tradition continues with excellent staff and church support. Union Preschool now Union Day School has been named one of the “Best Private Schools” in our area.
MWF: (3 days) $225 per month; $145 annual supply fee
M-TH: (4 days) $295 per month; $160 annual supply fee
M-F: (5 days) $365 per month; $175 annual supply fee
For 2024-25 school year.
For 2024-25 school year.
For 2024-25 school year.
M-F: $975 per month; $160 annual supply fee
M-F: $965 per month; $175 annual supply fee
M-F: $955 per month; $175 annual supply fee
Jenny Gantt (right) is one of our Assistant Day School Director. She has served several years as a teacher at Union Day School in the one year old classes and has worked as an elementary teacher and math interventionist in Lexington-Richland District Five schools.
Leslie Kulp (center) is our Day School Director. She has served as our Assistant Director prior to her selection as the new director. She has served in several education roles in her career prior to joining Union Day School.
Full Day Program
$200 per Child
$150 for Union Church Members
$50 for each sibling
Birthday cut-off is September 1 for ALL classes.
M-F: $945 per month; $175 annual supply fee
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is closed.
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open in February of 2025.
Spots are given to our in-house families first and then we open to the public on a first come first serve basis.
If you would like to be added to our waitlist at any time, please fill out the form below. Your application is good for one year after you submit it. If you would like to stay on our waitlist after that time, please contact the school office directly.
You can check out our 2024-25 calendars for both programs below.
Paige Morgan (left) is one of our Assistant Day School Directors. She has been a part of caring for and educating young children in many different capacities both here and abroad prior to joining Union.
