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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Welcome to our exceptional early childhood programs, where your child's journey begins as early as six weeks and continues through Pre-Kindergarten! We've created nurturing environments specifically designed to support your little one's development during these crucial formative years.
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Parents like you deserve confidence in your child's education. That's why we're proud to share that each of our early education programs has earned prestigious accreditation from Cognia (formerly known as AdvancED/SACS in Florida), demonstrating our commitment to educational excellence.
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Your child deserves the very best start. Our programs consistently meet or exceed all national standards for best practices in early childhood education, including those set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). With thoughtfully designed class sizes and staffing ratios tailored to each unique classroom community, we ensure your child receives the perfect balance of individual attention and social interaction.
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Join our family of parents who've discovered the perfect foundation for their child's educational journey. We'd love to show you firsthand how our programs nurture curiosity, build confidence, and inspire a lifelong love of learning!
Experience Excellence in Early Childhood Education
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
6 WEEKS OLD- PRE-K
AGE GROUP
STAFF RATIO
CLASS SIZE
INFANT & TODDLERS
1 STAFF: 4 STUDENTS
8-12 STUDENTS
PRESCHOOL & PRE-K
1 STAFF: 5-6 STUDENTS
14-18 STUDENTS
EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS
INFANTS & TODDLERS
Welcome to Our Nurturing Infant & Toddler Program
Your little one deserves the very best start. Our infant and toddler programs create a loving, secure environment where dedicated educators delight in fostering both academic foundations and essential social skills.
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We deeply understand that the bond between caregiver and child is precious and irreplaceable. That's why we maintain an intimate 1:4 teacher-to-child ratio in all our infant and toddler classrooms, ensuring your child receives the individual attention, comfort, and connection they need to truly flourish.
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Join our community where your child will be cherished, engaged, and gently guided through these magical early years of discovery.
PRESCHOOL & PRE-K
Discover Our Engaging Preschool & Pre-K Programs
Watch your curious 3 and 4-year-old blossom in our thoughtfully designed learning environment! Our Preschool and Pre-K programs harness the natural wonder of childhood through purposeful play experiences that engage all your child's senses as they explore the fascinating world around them.
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Your little one will delight in hands-on discoveries with real materials—sorting colorful objects, building with different shapes, and finding exciting patterns in everyday items. As they test their ideas and theories, they're developing crucial early math and science concepts in ways that feel like pure fun!
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Research consistently shows that when children can freely investigate, manipulate, and experiment with diverse materials, they don't just learn—they develop remarkable creativity, problem-solving skills, and the confidence to think outside the box.
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Join us to see your child's eyes light up with discovery as they build the perfect foundation for kindergarten and beyond!
VOLUNTARY PRE-K
Discover Our Engaging Preschool & Pre-K Programs
Exciting news for parents of 4-year-olds! UCP proudly offers Florida's Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program—completely FREE for all children turning 4 by September 1st who will enter Kindergarten the following year.
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Choose the schedule that works best for your family:
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Flexible half-day or full-day options depending on the season
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Convenient wrap-around care available before and after school
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Both school-year and summer VPK programs to fit your needs
What makes our VPK program special? We believe in the power of inclusive education! Your child will thrive in our thoughtfully balanced classrooms where children of all abilities learn and grow together. With approximately 18 children guided by a certified teacher and two dedicated assistants, your little one will receive the perfect blend of personal attention and social interaction.
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In our kindergarten-readiness environment, your 4-year-old will engage in age-appropriate activities that build essential pre-reading skills, early math concepts, and the character development foundations they'll need for a confident transition to kindergarten.
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Give your child this wonderful head start in a nurturing community where every child is valued and celebrated for their unique gifts!
For more information on School Readiness funding (for low-income, working parents): CLICK HERE
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For more information on VPK funding (free for all 4 year olds): CLICK HERE
EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING CAMPUSES:
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EARLY LEARNING CURRICULUM
The Frog Street Curriculum is the primary program that UCP utilizes for infant, toddler, pre-school and pre-k classrooms. This research-based curriculum combines developmentally appropriate practice with specific learning targets in the areas of social/emotional, cognitive development, adaptive skills, and fine/gross motor development.
COMPONENTS
GREETING CIRCLE
Each day starts with a Greeting Circle where a sense of community is built using strategies of Conscious Discipline.
READ-ALOUD TIME
This reading strategy increases student vocabulary, increases concept development and teaches comprehension strategies.
MORNING MESSAGE
The morning meeting introduces concepts of print, phonological awareness and alphabet knowledge as well as prepares the children for the day’s activities
LITERACY LESSON
A language rich environment is supported through high quality literature, vocabulary cards and picture cards as well as 34 magnetic story board stories and pieces.
MOVING & LEARNING
Strong embedding of music and movement activities in the Frog Street curriculum encourages optimal learning in a playful way.
MATH & SCIENCE
A mathematical foundation in the areas of number and operations, geometry, measurement, data analysis and algebraic thinking. Frog Street uses daily hands on games in small groups.
CLOSING CIRCLE
During the Closing Circle, teachers review the day's activities and events using reflective questioning..