(3—5 years)The following schedule is typical of what a UECC preschooler’s day is like:
  • 8:00—8:45

    Breakfast
  • 9:00—9:30

    Circle Time. Children come together to:
    • 1. take attendance
    • 2. monitor and chart the weather
    • 3. develop familiarity with the calendar
    • 4. assign class jobs
    • 5. choose activity area
  • 9:30—10:15

    Various activities:
    • 1. blocks
    • 2. housekeeping
    • 3. painting
    • 4. cooking
    • 5. science
    • 6. arts & crafts
  • 10:15—11:00

    Gross Motor Skills—Time for children to play outdoors or on climbing equipment in the school. Other options are circle games and dancing. (This is a time for the children to release some energy and improve their larger muscle coordination.
  • 11:00-12:00

    Lunchtime
  • 12:00-12:30

    Clean-up Time
  • 12:00-2:30

    Naptime
  • 2:30—3:15

    Free Play
  • 3:15—4:00

    Closing Circle
  • 4:00-5:00

    Free Play/Reading
  • 5:00-6:00

    Prepare for Pick-up
All children must be dressed appropriately, particularly during the winter months. No child will be allowed in play area without proper soft soled shoes. All personal items (gloves, hats, etc.) must be clearly labeled with the child’s name. We cannot accept responsibility for lost personal items. NO JEWELRY IS ALLOWED FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY PURPOSES.
No personal toys are allowed at UECC! No exceptions!
UECC is dedicated to maintaining an atmosphere with joy, excitement and pride in all of our children. We believe that the word discipline means “to teach the way.” It does not mean to punish. The best means for fostering good behavior is by establishing an environment that provides several things: Respect for the ideas and desires of the students. Encouragement and reinforcement for appropriate behavior. Activities appropriate to the interests of the children in the group. Simple, clear and consistent rules of behavior that are calmly, but firmly reinforced. When it is necessary to intervene in a child’s behavior, it is important to emphasize consequences rather than punishment.