about us
At OWU Preschool, where the environment becomes the Third teacher.
Our World United Preschool offers a campus where the environment acts as an active partner in learning. Our gardens, playground, and lively frog pond invite children to explore, discover, and make meaning through hands-on experiences. Child engage in all-weather outdoor play, developing a deep connection to nature and their community.
Our days are rooted in purposeful play, both structured and unstructured and open-ended, where children guide their own learning through curiosity, collaboration, and wonder. The rhythms of our day honor each child’s interests, ideas, and developmental path, allowing learning to unfold naturally and authentically.
A Community rooted in Cultural and belonging.
By embracing the different cultures and backgrounds of our families, we create a community where everyone feels valued, understood, and appreciated for their uniqueness.
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Families are encouraged to share their cultures and traditions with us, helping every child feel seen, valued, and connected. We partner closely with parents to build strong relationships that support each child’s growth.
OWU empowers children to become confident and independent. They learn to care for themselves, use their voices, solve problems, and express their feelings through daily social-emotional experiences.
Your Child: Prepared and Confident
Children deserve to start Kindergarten being prepared and feeling confident. OWU teaches core academics through play, games, teacher-led interludes, and tasks of ownership. STEM and pre-literacy skills are practiced daily, with an emphasis on the (often overlooked) gross and fine motor skills that precede strong reading and writing.
Our World United insists the preschool years are a time for childhood. The NOW holds value. There is a bigger picture than someday becoming just a student in a classroom.
OWU is determined to nurture healthy and connected humans who are capable of feeling joy, acting compassionately, discovering their passions, and reaching the goals they set for themselves.
