Child's World Preschool

Child's World Preschool

A Community Outreach of University Church

949-786-9229

Child's World Preschool is an integral part of the ministry of University United Methodist Church, and has been providing high quality, developmentally appropriate preschool programs for over 35 years. Child’s World is an interracial, nonprofit organization, governed by the Preschool Advisory Board of the University United Methodist Church.

Since the opening of Child’s World in September of 1972, over 5,200 children have benefited from its programs. Child’s World was one of the first programs in Irvine to receive accreditation by the National Association of the Education of Young Children for excellence in early childhood programs.

Enrollment
Enrollment is offered on a part-time basis for children 2 years 9 months through Pre-K (6 years). Classes are two to four hours in length, two to three days per week. A five-day per week program is available for children 4 years and older. All children must be toilet trained. Children with special needs will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Calendar

Child’s World Preschool operates from the middle of September through the middle of June, and observes the same holidays as the Irvine Unified School District. A summer session is available during June and July.

Philosophy

We believe all children need and deserve a safe, loving place in which to learn and grow. We regard all children as unique individuals. We celebrate and value the diversity of each child’s cultural and ethnic background. Our program emphasizes the development of strong self-esteem and feelings of independence and competence.

Program Goals

To provide a school where a child is nurtured in a caring, stimulating environment.

To provide appropriate play experiences that contribute to a child’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual development.

To guide a child in developing responsibility, autonomy and a positive self-concept.

To create a safe environment with freedom for a child to discover, create, explore and make choices.

To offer an anxiety free atmosphere where expectations and challenges are age-appropriate.

To experience the process of active learning through doing.

Curriculum
Child’s World's curriculum is designed to stimulate each child’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, creative and spiritual development. We offer age-appropriate developmental curriculum, which helps children develop habits of observation, questioning and listening. We believe that children need to be active participants in their own learning. Our staff facilitates, guides and supports the children’s natural inclination to challenge themselves, explore, create, take risks and play in an open-ended environment.

Special Programs

Motor Development Program

Music Education Program

Parent-Child Classes

Parent Education Library

Parent Resource Library

Family Social Activities

Parent Council & Advisory Board

Staff
Child’s World teachers are selected for their experience, enthusiasm and training in early childhood education. Teachers hold membership in the Orange County Association for the Education of Young Children. Regularly scheduled staff meetings and professional development activities encourage staff members to continually increase their knowledge of developmentally appropriate teaching practices.

Questions about Child's World Pre-School? call the school office at 949-786-9229 -OR- office@uumcirvine.org