06/15/2026
Today at UCUC Summer Camp…
At UCUC Preschool, we are committed to the development of the whole child. Our philosophy is inspired by the Reggio-Emilia approach to learning.
Since UCUC Preschool was established in 1970, we have believed in creating a sense of community through cultivating a wide breadth of thought and ideas as the foundation for meaningful connections with and intentional commitments to each other. We believe that every child has a right to be treated with respect and a right to live each day with joy and self-fulfillment. Our preschool operates on th
06/15/2026
Today at UCUC Summer Camp…
Just some of the ways we are using our hands at camp this week!
06/06/2026
First week of UCUC Summer Camp in the books! So great to welcome new kiddos, and have students return from a year at TK with the district. We got to revisit old favorites, and see their growth!
This surprise mystery water table was a highlight of the week (and I was too busy having fun to take many photos!).
05/20/2026
Our plant explorations! Germination, propagation, watching and documenting the growth of our basil plants! Nature is magical. 🌱
04/28/2026
Just a few moments from our Project Exhibition on Friday, where we had the pleasure of relaying the learning from our long term projects, this group’s love of collaborative art, and each child’s self portrait from the beginning and the end of the school year. It was a full, vibrant evening celebrating these children and our wonderful community!
Sights and sounds of busy hands hard at work yesterday.
Squeezing, pinching, cutting, sticking, lining up— these are all necessary fine motor skills that must preceded writing! ✍️ While exploring cause and effect effect with droppers, arranging loose parts to tell a story, meticulously cutting circles “I did that!,” gaining confidence, children are all strengthening the many muscles in the hands that are necessary to grip a pencil and make intentional marks. All in a day’s work.
04/15/2026
Just a few outside moments from yesterday. Another beautiful San Diego day, playing together, making music, strengthening hand eye coordination, developing language, and navigating challenges joyfully.
04/08/2026
Interested in UCUC Preschool for you child, but need longer hours? You may be in luck! Beginning August 2026 we will be extending hours to 4pm! Spread the word! For more information, email [email protected] or check out ucucpreschool.com
04/07/2026
When there are leftover Easter flowers, we play! Thank you, for thinking of us!
03/19/2026
A few of the invitations from this past week’s family play date! Thanks to all who came and played!
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