Programs at UMC Preschool

About the Preschool Program (2023-2024)

Our preschool program promotes a learning environment that builds independence and self-confidence. Your child will be encouraged to explore and imagine, while teachers gently challenge them to build their capabilities; including social/emotional, verbal communication, cognitive and physical development. All skill-sets are learned and practiced through PLAY (observing, imitating, exploring and mastering!).

NOTE: The Preschool and Pre-K Programs will be combined into a Mixed Age program for the 2024-2025 school year. More information coming soon!

Areas of Focus:

  • Separation anxiety

  • Potty training

  • Communication

  • Empathy

  • Self-confidence and independence

  • Pre-writing skills

  • Imaginative play

  • Encouraging interaction & connection

  • Understanding through play

Visit the Admissions page for more information about the enrollment process.

Basic Information

Age

3 years old by September 1st

Schedule

3 days a week, 9am-12pm
Tu/W/Th

Class Size

Up to 16 students
1 Lead Teacher, 1 Teacher’s Aide, Co-op parent(s)

Co-Oping Guidelines

Parents should plan to work in the classroom one (1) class day per week

Lunch Bunch: 12-1pm

This is an extra hour in school. During this hour, focus is on practicing meal time independence and playground behavior and social skills.

Typical Daily Schedule

9:00am: Arrival/ Manipulatives

9:15am: Morning Circle/ Stations

10:15am: Snack Time/ Outside

10:30am: Outside Free Play

11:30am: Music and Movement

11:45am: Story Time/ Goodbye

12:00pm: Lunch Bunch

12:15pm: Free Play

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