Our mission isto provide a nurturing environment that values diversity and buildscommunity by honoring and respecting all children and families.
Vision-UDCC’soverall purpose is to provide a warm, nurturing and developmentally appropriateenvironment that respects and values the individual temperament, needs, andculture of the children and families we serve. We believe each child deserves asafe space to explore, wonder, and discover. Classroom and outdoor environmentsare designed and prepared daily for children to explore, create, learnand discover themselves. Teachers pay careful attention to individualinterests by observing, recording, and listening to children's play. We provideopportunities for children to practice collaboration, problem solving,listening, and resolving conflicts. Our goal is for children to have a strongsense of themselves and the world, be socially competent and able tosuccessfully navigate the world.
Our standard Covid policies are listed below, but please also check out the UDCC Covid-19 Resources Page for the latest information. We update it regularly as conditions change. Also, just a reminder that we follow guidelines from Public Health Seattle and King County (PHSKC). Currently they have no plans to lift mask mandates for childcare, so we are continuing with our mask policy until further notice. For more information see the CDC website. Thanks for your patience and understanding!
UDCC Dates to Remember
6/19/23
Juneteenth
Closed for Juneteenth
7/3/23
Independence Day
Closed for the 3rd & 4th of July
8/4/23
Staff In-Service Training Day
Closed for an in-service training day for staff
9/4/23
Labor Day
Closed for Labor Day
10/13/23
Training Day
Closed for in-service training
11/10/23
Veteran's Day
Closed for Veteran's Day
11/23/23
Thanksgiving & Heritage Day Break
Closed Thursday & Friday for Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Day break
12/25/23
Winter Break
Closed through Jan. 1st for Winter break
Everything you and your student need to know about the UDCC community!
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