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Kirkwood United Methodist Children's Center

We are excited to announce that beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, KUM Preschool and Children’s Day Out will combine to create Kirkwood United Methodist Children’s Center. KUMCC will offer quality child care for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years (Children’s Day Out), as well as preschool programming (KUM Preschool) for children ages 2.5 through 6 years. Children may continue to attend either program individually or in tandem to accommodate each family’s needs.

This new umbrella organization will allow these two incredible programs to continue to operate and thrive in their distinct ways, while also having the collaboration of shared policies, leadership, and vision to make each program stronger, allowing them to better meet the evolving needs of our kids, families, and community.


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To contact KUMCC, call 314-966-5223

KUMCC Staff Leaders


  • JennY Goff

    Director I KUMCC

  • Kristen Blaine

    Assistant Director I KUMCC

  • Annette Elsner

    CDO Assistant Director I KUMCC Children's Day Out

  • DAWN Prusator

    CDO Program Coordinator I KUMCC Children's Day Out