Urban JunGGle Play
Open Play (week of 9/16)
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Mon & Tues 9.15am-1pm
Wed - Fri 9.15am-6pm​
Sat closed for private events
Sun 9am-1pm
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In order to focus on all areas of a child's growth and help children to achieve their full potential, we follow a structured program for both the Toddler Program and PreK Prep. Below schedule may vary slightly depending upon the activities for the day and the age group.
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8:30am - 9:00am – Drop-off (Time for learn and play; where adventure begins for preschoolers)*
9:00am – 9:20am – Meet & Greet in play area (helps children feel comfortable and also helps in gentle separation).
9:20am – 9:45am – Table-top activities/sensory bins/ small group activities; legos, magnetic tiles, blocks, puzzles, stackers, pegs (encourages cognitive development & sensory processing)
9:45am – 9:55am – Wash Hands/ Toilet
10:00am – 10:20am – Snack time followed by diaper change for the younger kids and bathroom break for the older ones (UJP provides nut-free snack such as cheerios, goldfish etc.)
10:20am – 10:45am – Circle time/Music instruments/finger puppets/weather/calendar/letter recognition/phonics/counting/theme related discussions (encourages language & oral development)
10:45am – 11:00am – Music & Movement/Pretend-play toys (encourages social-emotional development & positive peer relations)
11:00am – 11:20am – Story time/Books/touch & feel books (encourages reading readiness)
11:20am – 11:40am – Arts & Crafts/tracing worksheets/play doh/beading/using scissors (encourages literacy, writing skills & fine-gross motor skills)
11:40am – 12:00 pm – Recess; children can choose to read, make puzzles, play with blocks, color (encourages independence & improves performance)
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12:00pm - Goodbye to friends!
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*Breakfast/Lunch is NOT provided by UJP. Snacks such as goldfish, granola bars, cheerios etc. are provided by UJP.​
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