Our Mission

Our mission is to nurture the whole child. We foster children’s curiosity and uniqueness through play and experiential learning. We create a school community that is passionate, supportive, and team-spirited. We partner with families, seeking to lay a foundation for the children to become active participants in a diverse world. 

Our Program Philosophy

At UTCS, we provide experiences for the whole child that:

• Value fun and center on the child’s interests.
• Build skills through repetition and natural progression.
• Foster curiosity.
• Recognize and appreciate individual differences.
• Allow children to explore emotions in a safe environment.
• Develop strong problem solving skills.
• Help acquire behaviors and skills that promote physical, social, academic and emotional development.

Our UTCS community supports:

• Small classes where authentic relationships can grow.
• Opportunities for building connections with other families.
• Exploration of the world outside our doors.

Graduates of UTCS will be:

• Competent, confident members of the community.
• Lifelong learners excited for new experiences.
• Able to maintain and develop new friendships.
• Good stewards of the world around them.

I chose UTCS because of the exceptional staff who not only keep my child safe and nurtured but who appreciate his individuality. At UTCS, I know my child is interacting with adults who I genuinely like and respect for their creative, intelligent, and dedicated energy each day. -- Maya (UTCS Parent)