Announcing the dunham early childhood Center at Siegen

The Dunham School is excited to announce the addition of a second campus to house our rapidly growing two-year-old program. In partnership with The Chapel, The Dunham Early Childhood Center at Siegen will open in August 2025, at 9611 Siegen Lane. The new campus, located in close proximity to our main campus on Roy Emerson Drive, will serve two-year-olds and their families.

In response to the need for a Christian academic program for preschoolers, Dunham expanded its offerings to include a two-year-old program in 2021. Since that time, the Early Childhood Center has operated at full capacity with a waiting list each year.  Relocating the early childhood program to the new Siegen campus will allow the school to enroll up to 40 two-year-olds while simultaneously freeing up classroom space to accommodate additional Lower School students on the main campus.

Prior to opening, classrooms and playground spaces on the Siegen campus will undergo extensive renovations. Current Early Childhood Director Morgan Barkas '09 will oversee the new campus, which will be open five days a week with 10- or 12-month enrollment contracts available. Each classroom will continue to be staffed by a lead teacher and an assistant teacher with early and late care, snacks, and lunch provided at no additional charge.

Our Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood program includes developmentally appropriate learning activities designed to build early literacy, phonics, math, science, technology, and gross motor skills as well as foundational instruction in Bible, music, world languages, and art.  Ample play time is built into each day to allow students to grow socially and emotionally.

Due to current demand, limited spaces are available for the 2025-2026 school year with priority given to siblings, faculty children, alumni, and The Chapel church members. Families interested in enrolling are encouraged email our admissions office as soon as possible.

Dunham has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with The Chapel, dating back to the school’s founding in 1981 when its first classes were held at The Chapel on the LSU campus. Currently, Dunham’s football and soccer stadium is located at the church’s Siegen location.