Union Church Early Childhood Programs (UCECP) is a preschool and early childhood center in Hinsdale serving children from six weeks through six years with a range of classroom- and parent-child programs.
Union Church Early Childhood Programs provides care and early education for children aged six weeks to six years. The program operates within the Union Church education wing and traces its preschool roots to 1955.
Instruction combines play-based, child-centered methods with academic expectations. The program is influenced by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, aligns its curriculum with the Common Core State Standards, and uses the Work Sampling assessment system to track child progress.
Programs are licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. The school reports teacher qualifications that meet DCFS standards, describes building security and drop-off/pick-up procedures, and serves meals with attention to allergy and dietary restrictions.
Classroom program for infants emphasizing sensory exploration and individual attention in a small-group setting.
Toddler classroom that uses art, sensory play and exploration to stimulate curiosity and language development.
Parent-and-child class that combines guided parent discussion with interactive classroom experiences for toddlers.
Long-running parent-and-child program that supports children’s social and language development while offering parent discussion and connection.
Preschool classes for two-year-olds focused on early independence and exploration in a classroom setting.
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Three-year-old preschool classes that build social, emotional and early academic skills through play-based activities.
Pre-kindergarten class for four-year-olds with programming intended to prepare children for kindergarten.
Pre-K class for five-year-olds focusing on school readiness and continued development of academic and social skills.
Afternoon enrichment program providing additional learning activities and care for young children.
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