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First Umc Christ Childs School

2917 Aspen Drive Durango, CO 81301

Tel: (970) 247-4213

www.fumcdurango.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 60 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 60 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Methodist

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	First Umc Christ Childs School
Pre-K	50
Kind	10

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Student Body

Total Students

60 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

First Umc Christ Childs School purpose is to minister to the whole child by providing a safe, caring Christian environment that nurtures each child's social emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual growth.
We also provide emotional and spiritual support to parents and families.
We are a non profit program that is supported by the First United Methodist Church and licensed by the state of Colorado.
We first opened our doors in 1998 with our Toddler Center and have continued to grow.
We recognize the unique worth of all God's children regardless of their race, sex or cultural background.
It is our desire to minister to all children, sharing Christ's love for mankind.

First Umc Christ Childs School purpose is to minister to the whole child by providing a safe, caring Christian environment that nurtures each child's social emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual growth.
We also provide emotional and spiritual support to parents and families.
We are a non profit program that is supported by the First United Methodist Church and licensed by the state of Colorado.
We first opened our doors in 1998 with our Toddler Center and have continued to grow.
We recognize the unique worth of all God's children regardless of their race, sex or cultural background.
It is our desire to minister to all children, sharing Christ's love for mankind.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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