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UCUC Preschool (University City United Church Preschool) is a part-day enrichment preschool in San Diego serving children from about 18 months through the transition to kindergarten. The program uses a play-based, Reggio Emilia–inspired approach, emphasizes outdoor learning, and offers optional extended care.
UCUC Preschool is a part-day early childhood program sponsored by University City United Church that serves children from roughly 18 months through kindergarten. The school operates as an enrichment preschool and is licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services. The program follows a school-year calendar closely aligned with the San Diego Unified School District.
The program describes a play-based, emergent curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and California preschool learning frameworks. Teachers observe children and design hands-on, project-based experiences to support social-emotional development, language, physical skills, visual and performing arts, and cognitive inquiry. The school also states an anti-bias philosophy and emphasis on inclusion and respect for cultural diversity.
Teaching staff are described as having early childhood education training or related college credits; assistant teachers are noted to have at least 12 early-childhood-related college credits. Staff hold pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications, complete background checks and required health screenings, and the program conducts daily health/wellness checks. The school also provides guidance on immunization requirements and volunteer health requirements in its family materials.
Optional extended care available outside core hours for enrolled families; described as offering earlier drop-off and later pick-up times (extended hours expanding in Fall 2026).
A part-day enrichment preschool organized in mixed-age classrooms, emphasizing play-based, project-oriented learning across social-emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and arts domains.
A summer offering described as a four-day-per-week, four-week program beginning in June.
A toddler component rooted in the school's Reggio Emilia–inspired, child-led approach; described as a small group for up to nine children focusing on hands-on experiences, language development, and social skills.
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