Discovery Day School is a ministry of Oxford University United Methodist Church. DDS provides a nurturing, safe environment in which children feel loved, respected and valued while they are encouraged to develop to their fullest potential socially, emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. Children of all faiths and nationalities are welcome.
Camp Discovery 2025 Registration begins April 1!
Registration opens Tuesday, April 1, 2025, for Camp Discovery, a day camp for children who have completed Discovery Day School Butterflies or three- or four-year-old preschool or kindergarten, are enrolled in Discovery Junior or Senior PreK for the 2025-2026 school year, or are OU members who meet the potty training and registration requirements.
Camp Discovery has been a huge hit with students, parents, and with camp leaders. The teachers and DDS staff are excited for their twelfth summer of Camp Discovery!
Download registration information, parent guidelines, and the enrollment form below.
Information about our 2025-2026 school year for First Discoveries and for Discovery Day School is available here.
Download the Parent Handbooks for First Discoveries and Discovery Day School here:
The calendar for Discovery Day School is now available. You will find important dates and events throughout the year. Make sure to check back for new additions and updates. Click here to see the Discovery Day School calendar, or download a copy below.
Discovery Day School is a ministry of Oxford University United Methodist Church. Established in 1983, DDS provides a nurturing, safe environment in which children feel loved, respected, and valued while they are encouraged to develop to their fullest potential socially, emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually.
First Discoveries is a ministry of Oxford University United Methodist Church, is designed to provide quality child care in a nurturing environment thus giving mothers and other caregivers a regular block of time to meet personal and family needs. First Discoveries provides opportunities for toddlers and preschoolers to interact with a small group of children their own age on a regular basis and to enjoy happy learning experiences at church.
Children of all nationalities and religions are accepted and welcome to both programs.
For more information about OU Preschool Programs, call the Preschool Office, (662) 234-3371 or email dds@ouumc.org.
DDS offers an extended day option on specific Wednesdays throughout each semester. A limited number of spaces are available to students in our DDS three and four-year-old programs. Parents may sign up on a first come, first- served basis.
Registration information for Fall Wonderful Wednesdays is available below:
Teacher/Assistant Application:
Substitute Teacher Application:
