The First United Methodist Church Daycare/Preschool is child-centered, Biblically based and educational.
We offer a hands-on developmentally appropriate program where your child will be enriched spiritually, socially, cognitively and physically.
First United Methodist Church has a long tradition of molding lives through children's Sunday school as well as various other Children's activities.
We provide a fun and safe learning environment that will help them grow in their faith journey all the days of their lives.
Studies show that children learn more and better when they are given the opportunity for multiple learning styles.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
83 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for First United Methodist Church Daycare/preschool?
The application deadline for First United Methodist Church Daycare/preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to First United Methodist Church Daycare/preschool is New Day Academy (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Beulah Land Christian Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Dothan Montessori School (0.2 miles away)
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2600 Redmond Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Acceptance rate listed
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2600 Redmond Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2600 Redmond Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2600 Redmond Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dothan Montessori School
Montessori School
205 Holly Ln
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-7170
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-7170
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Ridgecrest Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1231 Fortner St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 792-8441
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 792-8441
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 49 students Tuition listed
Beulah Land Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
280 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students
First Presbyterian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
3012 W Main St
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 793-6283
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 793-6283
1.5 miles
Gr: K | 206 students
617 Westgate Pkwy
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
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Location
Miles
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New Day Academy
Alternative School
700 E Cottonwood Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
2.2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 55 students
Houston Academy
(2)
901 Buena Vista Dr
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 692 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Crossroads Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2574 Westgate Parkway
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-8222
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-8222
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Tuition listed
178 Earline Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
2600 Redmond Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Beulah Land Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
280 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students
617 Westgate Pkwy
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
Brenda Preparatory School & Nt
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1792 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-3315
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-3315
2.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 51 students
New Day Academy
Alternative School
700 E Cottonwood Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
2.2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 55 students
Houston Academy
(2)
901 Buena Vista Dr
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 692 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dothan Montessori School
Montessori School
205 Holly Ln
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-7170
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-7170
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Ridgecrest Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1231 Fortner St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 792-8441
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 792-8441
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 49 students Tuition listed
Beulah Land Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
280 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students
First Presbyterian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
3012 W Main St
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 793-6283
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 793-6283
1.5 miles
Gr: K | 206 students
617 Westgate Pkwy
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
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819 S 6th Ave
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2923
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2923
8502.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
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4/
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301 Lily St
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2943
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2943
8502.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
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Rank:
7/
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301 West Lily St
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2943
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2943
8502.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
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6/
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626 N Daleville Ave
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4466
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4466
8503.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
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626 N Daleville Ave
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4461
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4461
8503.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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