Ghent United Methodist Preschool

4.5(24 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Norfolk, VA

About Ghent United Methodist Preschool

Ghent United Methodist Preschool, known as GUMP, is a church-run half day program in Norfolk with classes by age: Busy Bees for 12 to 24 months, Fabulous Frogs for 2 year olds, Shining Stars for 3 year olds and Pre-K Kids for 4 year olds, set by the child's age on September 30. The preschool day runs 9am to 12pm, with an optional Breakfast Bunch from 8am and an optional Lunch Bunch until 1pm at an added cost. Church member families get priority enrollment, and when a class is full the school keeps a waiting list and calls families as space opens. A $125 non-refundable registration fee and a signed payment agreement are required. GUMP is a religious-exempt program under Section 63.2-1716 of the Code of Virginia, and it hosts a kids consignment re-sale each fall and spring. Rated 4.5 from 24 Google reviews, 21 of them five stars and 2 one star.

What reviewers mention: welcoming environment (5), welcoming teachers (3), teacher qualifications (3), speech pathology degree (2), ease for first time moms (2), parent community (2), caring staff (2), happy kids (2), creativity (2), fun experience (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Pre-K class

    Yes

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Waitlist

    Yes

No information yet on accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, early drop-off or late pickup, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, enrichment programs, meals provided, summer camp, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Ghent United Methodist Preschool

What ages does Ghent United Methodist Preschool serve?

Ghent United Methodist Preschool takes infants and toddlers, preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Ghent United Methodist Preschool cost?

Ghent United Methodist Preschool does not publish its tuition online. Call (757) 622-3239 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Ghent United Methodist Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Ghent United Methodist Preschool has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (757) 622-3239 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.

Are meals included at Ghent United Methodist Preschool?

Ghent United Methodist Preschool has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.

Does Ghent United Methodist Preschool have a waitlist?

Yes. Ghent United Methodist Preschool keeps a waitlist. Ask how long the current wait is for your child's age and how to get on the list.

Is Ghent United Methodist Preschool licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Ghent United Methodist Preschool in the Virginia Department of Education's Search for Child Care tool (linked from childcare.virginia.gov) to see its license or exemption and its inspection reports.

Where is Ghent United Methodist Preschool and how do I contact it?

Ghent United Methodist Preschool is at 531 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507. Its phone number is (757) 622-3239. It has a 4.5-star rating from 24 Google reviews.

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