They develop social and cultural awareness and an understanding of and appreciation for nature and the physical world. They enjoy process-oriented art and music experiences. The classroom program is enriched by specialists in music, nature, tumbling and science who visit on a regular basis. U-NOW believes that the quality of the staff is the most important factor in a child's school experience and is very selective in its hiring practices. Many teachers are certified in Early Childhood Education.
All teachers participate in meetings and workshops to enhance their professional growth.
Over the years U-NOW has experienced a very low turnover rate among its staff. In fact, on average a teacher has been with U-NOW for 14 years. Each of our two youngest class groups has four teachers. The other classes each has three teachers. The classes get larger as the children get older.