Welcome to University United Methodist Church.

Thanks for your interest in University UMC Preschool & After School(UMPA). Since 1948, it’s been our great joy and privilege to provide the highest quality care and education in a nurturing, faith-based environment. We are a certified, Class A licensed preschool and daycare center, open to all families in the Baton Rouge area.

Get In Touch

If we can answer a question or help with any school-related matter, please call our office at 225.344.0345.

Visit Us

We’d love to have you experience what makes UMPA so special to our students and families. Call 225.344.0345 to schedule a personal classroom tour.

SCHOOL HOURS

Infant/Toddler & Preschool:
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

After School Care:
2:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Meal Schedule:
Breakfast – 8:30 AM,
Lunch – 11:30 AM,
Snack – 2:30 PM

Half-Day Program:
7:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Enrollment

Highest enrollment priority is given to siblings of children already enrolled at UMPA. Next priority is given to University Methodist church members, then to the community at large. 

There is currently a waiting list for our Infant & Toddler, Preschool and After School Programs. However, spots do open from time to time. To be placed on the UMPA waiting list, please complete and send this form. Have a question about enrollment? Let us know below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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Current Tuition

Rates as of Fall 2025

ProgramCost
Infant Program$990/month
Toddler/Preschool$875/month
Half-Day Program$550/month
Registration Fee$250
Curriculum Fee$70
Technology Fee$30
After School Program$195/month
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