University Christian Children's Center
Preschool in Miami, FL 33143
Welcome to University Christian Childrens Center! We are celebrating our 20th
Anniversary this 2010-11 School Year! As founding director in 1990 I have seen us
begin with baby steps12 children 2 teachers and 1 assistant! And so much has
happened since then to allow us giant steps.
Hurricane Andrew was a major step backwards. That August the Education Building
roof blew off crashing into the Cottage office windows. A roofer allowed damage
to continue when he took deposit money and ran! Rain poured in and flooded the
Education Building. We were sequestered in Fellowship Hall for 9 months with plywood
for room partitions and without electricity for 2 weeks.
In 1997 the Childrens Center received our hard-earned accreditation with NAEYC and
have maintained its high standards ever since. Teachers create an environment where
your child will excel to the highest level of his ability. Collaboration between home
and school allows us to share the common goal of wanting only the best for your child.
Remember as a parent and caregiver in this school you are allowed to enter your
childs classroom anytime.
This August we were assessed by the Devereaux Groupon behalf of Quality Counts an
Early Learning Coalition rating system for all voluntarily participating childcare centers
in Miami-Dade County. Our new STAR rating should be out and available to the public
this fall to help parents and caregivers with center choices of quality! Our goal is to
achieve a 4-STAR or 5-STAR rating.
Additional Services:
Full Day Half Day Food Served
- Child Ages:
- 1 year - 5 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Florida Department of Children and Families - National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Children per Teacher:
- Infant: 5/1, Toddler: 6/1, Pre k: 9/1, Afterschool: -/-
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday_Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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This researched based curriculum presents goals and objectives for children by observing their development and tracking their progress in relation to curriculum objectives. Child development and learning theory is the foundation of the teaching approaches of the Creative Curriculum. We focus on the social and emotional skills children need to succeed in school and in life. Guidance on the teachers role addresses content in literacy math science social studies the arts and technology. A range of instructional strategies from child-directed to teacher-directed learning are used. Strategies for addressing the needs of all children including those with special needs or second language learners are included.
Teachers set up interest areas establish schedules and routines organize choice times and small group and large group activities. Interest areas (Centers) include Block Center Dramatic Play Art Center Library Discovery Center Sand/Water Table Music and Movement Cooking Computers and Outdoor Play. Materials in the interest areas meet the developmental needs of young children and enhance learning in each of these. We create a classroom community where children learn how to interact and solve problems peacefully.
The teachers careful observations of the children lead to a variety of instructional strategies to guide their learning. Teachers interact with children in interest areas and throughout the day. We partner with families to support each childs optimal development and learning. This includes welcoming families getting to know them and communicating with them regularly.
Your childs education and welfare is our top priority and we take our careers very seriously. Each step in play is a learning tool towards your childs growth. Therefore all teachers and assistants are educated in Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) according to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Everyone is certified in CPR/First Aid and annually maintains additional hours of in-service education beyond their credential or degree.
