Welcome to
our weekday school
WDS is an early childhood program designed for children
ages 15 months to 5 years. Our program supports children's spiritual, physical,
social, emotional and cognitive growth with opportunities for learning
in a loving and faith-based environment.
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
"Stay & Play" hours available 2:00 - 4:00 pm
3 DAYS
2 DAYS
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Our rates
Kroger Community Rewards Program
This program provides funding to help support our Weekday School program.
Anyone with a Kroger rewards card can participate - simply visit the link below. Once you have logged into your Kroger account, search for First United Methodist WDS (JF073) and click Enroll.
FUMC Weekday NonDiscrimination Policy
The Columbia First United Methodist Weekday School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights,
privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration policies.
Romans 2:11 – “There is no preferential treatment with God.”
Classroom Teachers
& Staff
Hynie McDowell
Ashley Gehrke
Robin Pilkinton
Lili Finney
Kristin Wicker
Ashley Hamilton
Trina Caban
Chelsey Shepherd
Andrea Waibl
Lindsey Thurmon
Dana Reed
Rachel Garrett
Gracie McDowell
Office Manager
Crystal Curry
meet our staff
Brittany Floyd
Weekday School Director
381-7228