Christian Beginnings Preschool & Kindergarten
It is the purpose of the Duluth First United Methodist Church to minister to our congregation and our community by providing an early learning program for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years and their parents. We strive to support the development of sound basic social and spiritual skills; a love of learning; and an appreciation of self, others, and God's world in a loving, Christian environment.
Welcome to Christians Beginnings!
It is the purpose of the Duluth First United Methodist Church to minister to our congregation and our community by providing an early learning program for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years and their parents. We strive to support the development of sound basic social and spiritual skills; a love of learning; and an appreciation of self, others, and God's world in a loving, Christian environment.
Your child will have fun and make friends while attending our accredited, award winning school:
We hope you will come join us! If you know of anyone looking for a wonderful preschool, please send him or her our way.
For more information, please contact Leslie Yokeley by e-mail at lyokeley@duluthumc.org or Pat Szathmary at pszathmary@duluthumc.org or 770-497-1743.
Registration forms for the 2026-2027 school year are available by clicking on Christian Beginnings Preschool & Kindergarten Registration Forms.
Registration for the Christian Beginnings 2026-2027 School Year is Underway
Registration for Christian Beginnings Preschool & Kindergarten’s 2026-2027 school year is underway. Click on REGISTRATION FORMS to download the registration forms for the 2026-2027 school year. If you would like more information regarding Christian Beginnings Preschool & Kindergarten, or you would like to set up a tour, please contact Pat Szathmary by e-mail at pszathmary@duluthumc.org or call 770-497-1743.
Substitute Teachers Needed for Christian Beginnings Preschool & Kindergarten
The upcoming 2026-2027 school year for Christian Beginnings Preschool & Kindergarten will begin on September 8th. Substitute teachers are needed, and if you love spending time with children from 6 weeks old through Kindergarten, we have a spot for you.
Being a substitute teacher for Christian Beginnings Preschool & Kindergarten is a paid position. If you would like to be on our substitute list, please contact Pat Szathmary by e-mail at pszathmary@duluthumc.org or call 770-476-3776, ext. 131, for questions or more information.
Something Big is Coming… Christian Beginnings Preschool & Kindergarten Wish List!
Christian Beginnings Preschool & Kindergarten, our church’s preschool and Kindergarten program, is starting their new school year on Tuesday, September 8th. The teachers and staff have been working hard to prepare for the new school year and they are very excited to welcome the kids to the school.
The Christian Beginnings staff is so grateful for our church family, your incredible generosity and the support you provide for our ministry! In the next few weeks, you will have an opportunity to provide supplies for the preschool classrooms that will be used for our children to learn, grow and thrive! An Amazon wish list is being created and will be shared soon; please watch out for the announcement.
Thank you for supporting our Christian Beginnings Preschool & Kindergarten. If you have any questions, please contact Leslie Yokeley by e-mail at lyokeley@duluthumc.org, or call 770-476-3776, ext. 138.
