uac PRESCHOOL vision and curriculum

  • We believe it is our responsibility to nurture confident, self-assured learners who embrace diversity and celebrate individuality. Our goal is to inspire children to be curious, joyful, and engaged—ready to explore, play, communicate, and create freely. Through a warm and inclusive environment, we prepare each child for a successful educational journey and a lifelong love of learning.

  • Our preschool program offers a well-rounded and engaging curriculum that nurtures early development through a variety of enriching activities. Children explore the alphabet, numbers, and colors while participating in theme-based learning, phonics, and early handwriting. Each day includes opportunities for fine motor skill development, circle time, creative play, and story time.

    Through show and tell, arts and crafts, drama, music, and movement-based activities like sports, fitness, and Move & Groove, students build confidence, creativity, and a love of learning in a fun, supportive environment.

  • Our dedicated reading specialist works with students in small groups each week, helping to build confidence and spark enthusiasm for reading. Paired with our interactive story time, these sessions enhance focus, develop early literacy skills, and deepen understanding of how print and books work. Most importantly, students discover that reading is not only valuable — it's fun!

  • Our curriculum, arts and crafts, and storytime are thoughtfully centered around monthly themes that spark imagination, encourage exploration, and create meaningful connections. These themes help children learn about themselves, their community, and the world around them — opening the door to curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong excitement for learning.

  • In addition to UAC’s exceptional academic teachers, our program features highly qualified arts educators who specialize in music, visual arts, dance, and movement in our jungle gym setting. This well-rounded approach sets us apart, engaging children of all learning styles through creative expression, active play, and hands-on experiences that make learning both meaningful and fun.

  • At UAC Preschool, students sing, play instruments, and explore their own creativity by making music together. They are introduced to the fundamentals of music, learn about various composers, explore the history behind their work, and begin to understand basic music theory — all in a fun, age-appropriate way that nurtures a lifelong love of music.

  • Students participate in a weekly movement and dance class designed to build rhythm, coordination, and strengthen gross motor skills. This high-energy, fun-filled class also helps students stay focused and ready to learn in the classroom. Each year, students showcase their progress with a special performance in May.

  • Students in our 4-year-old, Intro to Spanish, and Kindergarten Prep programs participate in a weekly sports and fitness class. Through fun and engaging activities, they develop important skills such as focus, balance, concentration, and the ability to follow directions. The class also introduces a variety of games that promote teamwork, cooperation, and a healthy sense of competition.

  • This class focuses on building a strong foundation in reading through phonics, word-building, and early literacy skills — all designed to get students confident and excited about reading! With hands-on activities, interactive games, small group instruction, and, of course, plenty of books, students develop a love for reading in a fun and supportive environment.

  • Our art curriculum introduces children to renowned artists like Edgar Degas and Pablo Picasso, inspiring them to explore different styles and techniques. Through a variety of creative projects, students express themselves while developing artistic skills. Throughout the year, they will create thematic pieces and build their very own artist portfolio to showcase their growth and creativity.

  • Students will engage in early math, science and spanish language skills through hands-on, playful, and thought-provoking activities designed to spark curiosity and build foundational skills.

    In Math, students will:

    • Discover and apply basic math concepts

    • Explore sorting, patterns, and categorization

    • Tackle age-appropriate challenges and new problem-solving opportunities

    In Science, students will:

    • Participate in hands-on experiments

    • Practice scientific thinking and problem solving

    • Explore real-life applications of science

    • Make observations, ask questions, and draw conclusions

    This integrated approach encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for discovery in both math and science.

  • Students ages 3–5 in both our morning and afternoon programs enjoy a midday break from 12:00–12:30 PM known as “Lunch Bunch.” During this time, children bring a packed lunch from home and enjoy eating with their friends in a relaxed, social setting. Our teachers are present to assist with lunchtime needs and help transition students smoothly to their next class.

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