UWI St Augustine has officially launched The UWI Pre-School, a move, the campus said, that expands “its investment in early childhood development”. The school was launched at The UWI Child Learning and Discovery Facility on September 7.
A statement from the campus said the pre-school will provide young children with “structured opportunities to learn, explore and develop through a specialised programme designed to support their holistic development during their formative years”.
The school is open to both UWI employees and the wider public.
A distinctive feature of the pre-school is its blue-green curriculum approach, which connects children's learning to terrestrial and aquatic environments. Through hands-on activities, children are introduced to conservation, recycling, composting, water conservation and environmental stewardship.
“This launch is a meaningful expression of our commitment to the well-being of young learners as we have the opportunity to give the children entrusted to our care a strong foundation for learning, discovery and growth,” UWI St Augustine Campus Principal Professor Rose-Marie Belle Antoine said.
Opening the pre-school to the public extends the benefits of the university's early childhood expertise beyond the campus community.
The new pre-school provides a specialised two-year programme for children between three and five years old, with a focus on the holistic development of the child. Its curriculum is designed to nurture curious, resilient, compassionate and socially conscious young learners, while developing their communication, creativity and critical thinking skills and positive relationships.
“The pre-school also builds on The UWI’s long-standing commitment to early childhood care and education,” the campus statement said.
For the full statement on The UWI Pre-School from UWI St Augustine, visit https://sta.uwi.edu/news-events/.
