University Covenant Nursery School

University Covenant Nursery School offers Bouncy Bears 2's/3's combo, Playful Puppies 3’s Program, Outstanding Otters 4/5's (TK) Program, Stay & Play, and Friday Frogs Mutli-Age Program. Activities listed include social-emotional awareness, sensory discovery, cooperative play, language development, thematic projects, kindergarten readiness, Zoo-phonics, Handwriting Without Tears, Lunch Bunch social time, and outdoor play spaces.

Programs

• Bouncy Bears 2's/3's combo — 2 by Dec 1st · Tues - Thurs | 9 AM – 12 PM · An entry into being away from home for some of our youngest students. This class starts or builds upon social-emotional awareness, sensory discovery and building confidence in a classroom environment.
• Playful Puppies 3’s Program — 3 by Dec 1st · Mon - Thurs | 9 AM – 12 PM · Independence and curiosity take center stage. Focus on cooperative play, language development, and thematic projects that spark a deeper interest in the world.
• Outstanding Otters 4/5's (TK) Program — 4 by Dec 1st · Mon – Thurs | 9 AM – 12 PM · Focuses on kindergarten readiness through a robust, play-based curriculum. Integrates Zoo-phonics and Handwriting Without Tears to build literacy and fine motor skills.
• Stay & Play program — children ages 3 and up · Mon – Thurs | Pickup at 1:00 PM or 2:30 PM · A gentle extension to the school day. Offers "Lunch Bunch" social time and deeper afternoon exploration in outdoor play spaces.
• Friday Frogs Mutli-Age Program — 3-5 · Friday | 9am to 12pm · A multi-age cohort style class. Once children enroll, they are a part of the class for the school year.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–5 years old

About the provider

University Covenant Nursery School has served the Davis community for over 20 years. It was founded in 2004 and has been directed since its opening. Leadership listed includes Amy Duffy, Steve Haffly, Christy Caldwell, and Lisa Brizee. The school is described as a Christian preschool and an inclusive mainstream preschool committed to serving children of all abilities, and it is an active member of University Covenant Church.

Applications for the 2026–2027 school year are now open. The school is a Christian preschool and an inclusive mainstream preschool committed to serving children of all abilities.

What families say

“UCNS made the transition to school so gentle. Our daughter went from clinging to my leg to running into the classroom with a smile.” — The Miller Family

“I love that my son comes home talking about 'engineering' his block towers. The play-based approach is preparing him for more than just kindergarten.” — Sarah T.

“Beyond the classroom, we found a community of parents who have become our closest friends. It’s more than a school; it’s a village.” — David R.

Last updated October 8, 2026.