This program is a "hand in hand" program.  There are two classes of eight children, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. They meet one afternoon per week under the guidance of one teacher. Children must turn two by December 31st to be eligible for this program.  

To accommodate the families interested in our Two's Program, we have formed an affiliation with Maureen Bloom's Playdates, Fairfield County's original at-home playschool program for children ages 22-36 months of age. Playdates, which began in 1993, shares UCNS' mission by promoting a positive play experience through social, cognitive, physical and creative skill development.

Schedule:
Tuesdays, 3:30-5:00pm
Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00pm

Our Three's program has two classes of nine children.  Each group meets three mornings a week. One teacher, plus an assistant, supervises each class. On Wednesdays, the two Three's classes are combined, and the children are supervised by three teachers. Children must be 3 by December 31st and be toilet trained to participate in this program. 

Schedule:
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday, 9:15am-11:45am
Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:15am-11:45am

The Four's class meets 5 mornings a week.  There are 18 children with 3 teachers three days per week, and 2 teachers two days per week. Children must turn 4 by December 31st. Children entering this program must be toilet trained.

Schedule:
Monday-Friday 9:15am-11:45am

Our "Kindergarten Readiness" program is for children who have completed one year of a Four's class, but need more time before heading off to kindergarten. Our Pre-K curriculum dove-tails with the 4's curriculum, building on prior knowledge and developmentally appropriate skills.  Many themes are used to integrate the subjects of language arts, math, social studies, science and social skills. The Pre-K class has twelve children, and is supervised by two teachers.

Schedule:
Monday-Friday  9:30am-1:30pm

This afternoon program is offered to children enrolled in our Three's, Four's, and Pre-K classes. Eligible children who are not enrolled at UCNS may also attend with permission from the UCNS Executive Board. Extended Day meets 11:45am-3:00pm Monday through Thursday beginning in late September and on Fridays until 1:30pm. There are two pick-up times, "Lunch Bunch" at 1:30pm (for threes and fours only) or "Full Afternoon" at 3:00pm. There is a maximum of 20 children under the supervision of two teachers.