

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

Brightwheel is a tool for classroom management, communication, photos, videos, online bill pay, and much more. Brightwheel is the industry leader in early education, proven to save time for staff, allowing for measurably more time with students, while also delivering a much better experience for parents.
Our rates

2 DAYSper week
$175 per month - Threes & Fours
$185 per month - Toddlers & Twos

3 DAYSper week
$215 per month - Threes & Fours
$225 per month - Toddlers & Twos

5 DAYSper week
$275 per month - Threes & Fours
$285 per month - Toddlers & Twos
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.”

meet our staff
Toddlers

Lindsey Thurmon

TaylorAnn Simpson
Two Year Old Class

Ashley Gehrke
Two Year Old Class

Robin Pilkinton
Three Year Old Class

Hynie McDowell
Four Year Old Class

Katie Mullins
Two Year Old Class

Jenny Thomason
Three Year Old Class

Jana Thompson
Four Year Old Class

Andrea Waibl
Three Year Old Class

Dana Reed
Classroom Assistant

Gracie McDowell
Classroom Assistant