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FUM-Friends offers our youngest children who are not yet ready or old enough to attend preschool the opportunity to play and learn together in a relaxed, loving environment. Children will be encouraged to participate in a wide variety of activities to help them learn to share and cooperate with others, expand their imaginations through creative play, experiment with new artistic mediums, and increase motor coordination.

FUMCN draws from several developmentally appropriate practices to best meet the needs of each individual learner that attends our preschool. FUMCN first and foremost embraces play-based learning. It is clear from ECE research that play is the child's context for learning, especially when supported by the teacher.

First United Methodist Church has had a presence in Ann Arbor since the 19th century. Its mission is to "Know God, Love Others, and Serve the World." In the early 1960s First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor established FUMCN preschool as an outreach program to the community.

FUMCN has a permanent presence in four church classrooms and the playground, but it also has access to the church social hall, sanctuary, church lounges, and spacious lawn for special events.This downtown Ann Arbor location allows the children and their families access to opportunities such as walking field trips to the fire station, library and Farmer's Market.

Designed to spark curiosities and imaginations, our summer programming allows children (ages 3-6) to engage in thoughtfully designed science and play-based explorations in a safe, Reggio-inspired learning environment! Enrollment in our preschool school year is not required to attend our Summer Programming - all are welcome!

We would love the opportunity meet you, show you our learning environment, and answer any questions you may have!. You will be prompted to login or create a free account with Brightwheel to access both applications. There is NO application fee!. Children are accepted on a first come, first served basis.