Unity 4Kids

HUF's Unity 4Kids Preschool is Nationally Accredited

Hispanic Unity of Florida's (HUF) Unity 4Kids Preschool received the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA) since 2017. This designation is from the National Accreditation Council and Commission. 

Unity 4Kids is one of 20 NECPA certified preschools in Broward and one of five serving the South Broward region. 

5840 Johnson Street
Hollywood FL, 33021
Email ycarusi@hispanicunity.org
Call: (954) 342-0405

Mission of Unity 4Kids

The Mission of the Unity 4Kids Preschool Program is to provide children with the skills necessary to succeed in school. The Early Learning Center accomplishes this through high quality, dual-language program with an emphasis on self-discovery, literacy skills and parent involvement as well as, family support services.

Unity 4Kids (U4K) Preschool and VPK was developed by Hispanic Unity of Florida to provide children of low-income families with early literacy and school readiness services. Unity 4Kids is a licensed and certified early childhood education center offering a literacy-enriched environment - in dual language - to instill a lifelong love of learning in the youth served.

The culturally competent program adheres to the highest academic standards and curriculum in a state-of-the-art facility while providing opportunities to increase parent involvement in their child’s academic success. U4K provides them with the tools to be ready to learn when they enter school while maintaining affordable, accessible childcare for low-income families.

Program Impact

Results: 90%+ of the children achieved significant gains in communication, personal and social problem solving, fine motor and gross motor skills (target: 75%)

• 5-Star Rated Preschool program (Early Learning Coalition)
• Served several low-income families 
• Graduated 100+ preschoolers to Kindergarten in the last ten years
• Family Strengthening Program
• Family Literacy Events.
• Parent Education Sessions.
• U4K Preschool is a Family Central Positive Behavioral Support Program (PBS) Certified School
• Outstanding parent engagement through Unity 4Kids PTA (Parent Teacher Association) 

Who we serve:

Low-income families primarily from south/southwest Broward (Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar)

Unity 4Kids Preschool Curriculum

The U4K program follows “The Creative Curriculum” framework.  Its goals and objectives revolve around development in four different areas:

• Social and Emotional
• Physical
• Cognitive
• Language Development

The classrooms are set up to enhance growth in all these areas through dramatic play, science and discovery, creative art, literacy, block play, “manipulatives” and music and movement.

Also, U4K follows the “Literacy Express” Curriculum designed for three- to five-year-old children. It is structured around units on oral language, emergent literacy, basic math, science, general knowledge, and socio-emotional development. Literacy Express approaches literacy with a comprehensive, integrated, and active program that sparks the children’s curiosity in the world around them. It provides professional development opportunities for staff; teaching materials; suggested activities; and recommendations for room arrangement, daily schedules, and classroom management.

Our Facilities

The culturally competent program adheres to the highest academic standards and curriculum in a state-of-the-art facility. The classroom is organized into learning centers that are well defined. The organizing of space and materials into effective Learning Centers has clear benefits to children. Children learn best by being engaged in active, hands-on activities, while having the freedom to make their own choices form a strong foundation for their future success.

Hours of operation

7:30am to 6:00pm

Meals

Nutritious breakfast, lunch and mid-afternoon snack are provided by the Center at no additional charge. All meals are catered in and meet the USDA guidelines and are included in the weekly tuition.