We have created both part day and full day programs that offer a balance of small group, large group, and free choice time.
We use a project approach where children will have the opportunity to explore topics that are of interest and relevance to them in an interactive way. Academics and school readiness skills will be integrated into their daily activities with a focus on social emotional awareness and learning. Our classrooms are designed so that children have the ability to make choices, develop strong social skills, and practice important self-help skills. We use the Creative Curriculum which is aligned with the State of Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards. We are licensed by the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS).
Part Day Preschool
Our part day preschool begins at 9:00am and ends at 12:30pm. Children will enjoy project based learning through small group activities, large group activities, gross motor play, and free choice time where they explore the daily centers at their own pace. Snack and lunch are provided by families.
- 2 Days (Tuesday/Thursday) $225/month
- 3 Days (Mon/Wed/Fri) $327/month
- 5 Days (Monday-Friday) $428/month
- Drop in Stay and Play $15/per session
Full Day Preschool
Our full day preschool begins at 8:00am and ends at 2:30pm. From 8:00am-9:00am, children arrive and start their day in a mixed age group enjoying a range of choice based activities. At 9:00am they will move to their age-based core class which will include friends from the part day program. Children will enjoy project based learning through small group activities, large group activities, gross motor play, and free choice time where they explore the daily centers at their own pace. Snack and lunch are provided by families. At 12:30pm, children will be taken to the Stay and Play classrooms. If they nap, they will be given a cot where they may sleep until 2:30pm. Children who do not nap will still have a quiet time then move on to afternoon activities. Full Day families have the option to sign up for our Extended Wrap Care described below.
- 2 Days (Tuesday/Thursday) $289/month
- 3 Days (Mon/Wed/Fri) $431/month
- 5 Days (Monday-Friday) $626/month
Drop-In Stay and Play & Extended Wrap Care
Afternoons at BUMP are balanced with rest time and active time. We have a dedicated nap room for children to sleep from 12:30pm-2:30pm. Our Stay & Play room is open from 12:30pm-2:30pm and will feature a short mat time where children may rest or engage in a quiet activity. After mat time, children will have gross motor along with large group activities and free choice. Part Day enrolled children may sign up for open spots on the Stay & Play list while Full Day children are automatically enrolled. Stay & Play ends at 2:30pm.
Full Day families have the option to sign up for our Extended Wrap Care which runs from 2:30pm-5:00pm. During EWC, children will have snack which is provided by BUMP along with an additional gross motor time and large group activities. As it is much more difficult to staff late afternoons, EWC is not available as a drop in option and must be a regular schedule.
While we do offer the extended hours to assist with your childcare needs, we strongly recommend a back up child care plan.
- Drop in Stay and Play $15/per session (ends at 2:30pm)
- Extended Wrap Care 2 Days (T/Th) $105/month
- Extended Wrap Care 3 Days (M/W/F) $158/month
- Extended Wrap Care 5 Days (M-F) $241/month
I absolutely loved it here and the children were so much fun! I observed here for one of my education classes and the children and staff were wonderful!
— Former Student Teacher
Bexley United Methodist Preschool 