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Previously focused on after-school care for the children of staff, the introduction of the Pre-School represents a new revenue-generating initiative that broadens the Campus&#8217; contribution to early childhood education.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Designed for children between the ages of three and five, the programme provides early childhood care and education in an environment grounded in <strong>research, sustainability and holistic child development<\/strong>. Classes are offered Monday to Friday from <strong>7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<\/strong>, with a curriculum delivered by qualified and trained educators dedicated to nurturing confident, socially responsible and environmentally conscious learners.<\/p>\n<p>The programme welcomed <strong>14 students<\/strong> in its first intake, reflecting strong interest in a distinctive educational offering that draws on the expertise and values of The UWI. 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