Preschool serves as the vital cornerstone of a child’s educational journey, which is why UMCA Rich Tree Academy approaches these formative years with the utmost dedication. Our curriculum significantly exceeds the Ministry of Education’s standard requirements, focusing on providing the essential building blocks for long-term academic excellence.
By utilizing the most effective pedagogical techniques, we prepare our youngest learners for a seamless transition into school life. Our kindergarten department emphasizes a philosophy of gentle encouragement, helping students develop executive function and the ability to focus-skills that are critical for success in elementary school and beyond. That’s a great foundation and preparation for grade 1.
At UMCA Rich Tree Academy, we are dedicated to nurturing the whole child through a supportive and inclusive educational environment. We provide:
At UMCA Rich Tree Academy, our name represents our core values:
We are united in our mission to help students reach their full potential in every possible way. We strive to ensure that every day at our school is a positive, engaging, and enriching step on the path to success. Our program is tailored to the unique needs of each student, focusing on nurturing the child’s full potential: emotionally, academically, physically, socially, and in an integrated manner.”
At UMCA Rich Tree Academy, our faculty is composed of carefully selected, highly qualified educators who bring years of experience and a deep sense of dedication to the classroom. Each teacher is a specialist in their respective subject area, implementing a uniquely designed curriculum that challenges and inspires. Above all, our educators prioritize the complete well-being of every student, ensuring that each child’s individualized learning path is nurtured with care and expertise
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
