Predictable, consistent routines — like hellos and goodbyes — help children feel safe and secure as they transition from home to school.

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Teach With Purpose: Environment Matters

The physical environment is key to early childhood development and education. Every step, from the entryway to the classroom, is an opportunity to help students feel emotionally safe.

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Teach With Purpose: Understanding a Child’s Story

We believe understanding a child’s story is key to building a strong relationship with a child - and allows that child to feel a sense of love and belonging at UCCC.

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Teach With Purpose: Food is Love

At University City Children’s Center, we welcome dialogue around food and nutrition because we believe that food is more than just eating; food is love.

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What it Means to Teach With Purpose

Studies show positive student-teacher relationships are central to a child’s development for it is in relationship that young minds are open to learning.

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