18 months – 3 years
Playgroup
A gentle first step away from home for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years — songs, sensory play and lots of cuddles.
A Day at Uplearning
What a typical day looks like at Uplearning Playschool in Sasa, Davao City: circle time, play, snacks, stories and more.
A gentle rhythm, full of joyful moments
Young children feel safe when they know what comes next. Our days follow a calm, predictable rhythm — with plenty of room for play, curiosity and fun. Times below are a guide; each program has its own session length.
Our typical day
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7:30 AM
Arrival & free play
A warm welcome at the door, a quick health check and quiet table toys while friends arrive.
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8:00 AM
Morning circle
Good-morning songs, the weather, the calendar and today’s theme.
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8:30 AM
Learning centres
Small-group activities in early reading, numbers, art and simple science.
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9:30 AM
Healthy snack
Hand-washing, then snack time together — a lovely moment to practise sharing and manners.
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10:00 AM
Outdoor play
Running, climbing, sand and water play to build strong bodies in the fresh air.
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10:45 AM
Music & movement
Songs, dancing and action rhymes that build rhythm, language and coordination.
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11:15 AM
Story time
Picture books, puppets and retelling to grow vocabulary and a love of reading.
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11:45 AM
Goodbye circle
We talk about our day, sing our goodbye song and get ready for pick-up.
Little things we take care of
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Snacks & meals
Unhurried snack times where children learn to serve, share and try new foods.
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Rest & quiet time
Calm moments to recharge, with a cosy corner for little ones who need it.
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Hygiene & safety
Hand-washing routines, clean classrooms and release only to authorised adults.
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Updates for parents
We let you know how your child’s day went — the highlights and the little wins.
What to pack each day
Please label everything with your child’s first name or initials.
- Water bottle
- Healthy snack (baon)
- A spare set of clothes
- Small towel or handkerchief
- Hat for outdoor play
- Comfort toy for little ones (optional)
Each class has its own rhythm
Open a program to see its typical day in detail.
3 – 4 years
Nursery
For 3 to 4 year olds: play-based learning that grows curiosity, confidence and early literacy and numeracy.
4 – 5 years
Pre-Kinder
For 4 to 5 year olds: building early reading, writing and maths readiness through projects and play.
5 – 6 years
Kindergarten
For 5 to 6 year olds: a confident, happy start to big school — reading, writing, numeracy and character.
Spend a morning with us
Tell us a little about your child and when you’d like to visit. We’ll call or message you to confirm.