Preschool forms the foundation of a child’s education and that’s why we take it so seriously. At UMCA Rich Tree Academy, our curriculum goes far beyond the Ministry of Education’s requirements and aims to provide children with the building blocks required to ensure their time in education is as successful as possible.
Our youngest students are prepared for life in school via the utilization of the most effective learning techniques. At the forefront of what our kindergarten department does is gentle encouragement. Our students learn to focus on activities and exhibit executive function skills which will prepare them for the transition to elementary school.
At UMCA Rich Tree Academy, we offer:
UMCA stands for…
We are united in our goal for students to achieve their ultimate best in every way possible! We strive to make each day at our school is a positive, fun & learning-filled path to success!
Our program is designed to cater to each and every individual child on a unique & individual basis; we help to develop the WHOLE child – emotionally, academically, physically, socially, and holistically
All the teachers working at our school are experienced, supportive, friendly, and devoted educators.
* Mrs. Tetyana JK Homeroom teacher, Nature and Geography
* Mrs. Natalia Math and Art
* Mrs. Tony English Language, Vocabulary, Reading and Printing
* Mrs. Roza Russian/Drama
* Mrs. Yelena Music
* Mrs. Yulia Gym and Dance
*Mrs. Ronit SK Homeroom teacher, English Writing and Reading
*Ms. April English Teacher Phonics and Vocabulary
*Mrs. Tony Math Teacher
*Mrs. Roza Russian
*Mrs. Yelena Music
*Mrs. Tetyana Nature and Geography
*Mrs. Yulia Gym and Dance
*Mrs. Zahra French
*Mrs. Natalia Logic
*Mrs. Iryna Support Teacher
*Mrs. Lana Support Teacher
According to the schedule, the students have the academic subjects in the morning and early noon. All sport and extra classes are scheduled for the afternoon. This ensures the efficient learning process throughout the day.
Time | Junior Preschool |
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8:00 - 9:30 | Play Time / Library Time |
9:30 - 9:45 | Circle Time |
9:45 - 10:00 | Breakfast |
10:00 - 11:30 | Classes |
11:30 - 11:40 | Fruit Time |
11:40 - 1:00 | Indoor/Outdoor 2 Groups In Rotation |
1:00 - 1:30 | Lunch |
1:30 - 2:45 | Nap Time |
3:00 - 4:00 | Classes |
4:00 - 4:30 | Snack |
4:30 - 6:00 | Play Time / Dismissal |
Time | Senior Preschool |
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8:00 - 9:30 | Play Time / Library Time |
9:30 - 9:45 | Circle Time |
9:45 - 10:00 | Breakfast |
10:00 - 12:00 | Classes |
12:00 - 1:00 | Lunch |
1:00 - 2:30 | Outdoor 2 Groups In Rotation |
2:30 - 3:30 | Classes |
3:30 - 4:00 | Fruit Time & Snack |
4:00 - 6:00 | Play Time / Dismissal |
UMCA Rich Tree Academy offers both a junior and a senior kindergarten program. The Ministry of Education for the Province of Ontario, children can enter junior kindergarten at 3.9 years old by September and must be attending school by six.
Our school hours are 8:00 am to 6:00 pm to accommodate parent schedules. Kindergarten has academics in the morning and early afternoon, with breaks, activities, and meals throughout the day.
The full day schedule for kindergarten can be found here. Mornings start with play and circle time, breakfast, and classes, followed by indoor time, lunch, nap time (JK) or outdoor time, afternoon classes, stories, snack and play time.
Talk to us about registering your child for kindergarten. The application can be completed online.
We welcome your child and you to take a tour of our school to experience first-hand the sense of community, the enthusiasm and involvement of our students in learning, and the dedication of our teaching team.