About Preschool
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.
Our Philosophy
Preschool at UMCA is where success begins. We provide children with the strongest possible foundation, combining academic excellence with social development to ensure they are fully prepared to excel in Grade 1 and beyond. Our engaging curriculum inspires curiosity, builds confidence, and fosters a genuine love of learning—qualities that set UMCA students apart from the very start.
What makes UMCA the best choice for your child is our unwavering commitment to quality. Our experienced teachers go above and beyond to understand and support every student, offering the personalized attention that only small class sizes can provide. This approach guarantees that each child receives exactly the right balance of challenge and support they need to flourish. At UMCA, your child won’t just be ready for Grade 1—they’ll be ahead of the curve.
UMCA School Schedule (Daily Routine)
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 |
Curriculum For more information please click here.
J.K. English
J.K. English Reading and Writing
J.K. Math
J.K. Russian
J.K. Art
J.K. Music
J.K. Nature
J.K. Jewish Traditions
J.K. Drama
S.K. English
S.K. Math
S.K. Russian
S.K. French
S.K. Art
S.K. Music
S.K. Geography
S.K. Jewish Traditions
