We strive to provide a nurturing, secure and stimulating environment for young children, in which children can safely explore, learn, play and develop utilizing a child centered curriculum. This curriculum is based on the emotional, physical, social and cognitive needs of the individual child. The developmental needs of the child are used to determine appropriate activities carried out with that child. Because children grow and develop at different rates, this approach offers them the opportunity to explore each area of development at their own pace.

Center staff members create a nurturing and supportive atmosphere as well as providing the materials and resources required to optimize the experiences of each child. They also serve as examples to the children since children learn as much by observing others as they do by direct instruction. The teaching staff members act as facilitators rather than directors of activities.

The environment is carefully planned based on an assessment of each child’s skills. Planning occurs with the presence of the “interest centers” in every classroom. These centers include art, dramatic play, manipulative or small motor skills, gross motor play or block, listening and computer etc. The exploration of the environment is usually self-initiated. Creativity is enhanced by the open-endedness of learning materials. A sense of responsibility and powerfulness is also promoted by allowing children to choose their own activities.

This inclusive approach allows all children to develop friendships, become leaders and role models, and learn acceptance and diversity. In general, we value:

• Each child is a unique individual

• Respect for the uniqueness of the individual

• An emphasis on discipline and self-control

• Develop social and emotional needs

• A curriculum that fosters the development of the whole child

• Meet the individual needs of all children at the center

• Promote a positive separation from home and parent

• Develop a positive self-image

• Offer learning content in an age appropriate manner

• Encourage expression of positive and negative feelings in an acceptable manner

• Promote an understanding of feelings of others

• Develop expressive and receptive language skills

• Encourage problem solving

• Develop fine and gross motor skills

• Assist families to meet child and family needs through the provision of information, resources, referrals, and supports.

• Encourage sensory and explanatory in children

• Promote critical thinking

Inspire and equipping children, families, and community to reach their full potential through modeling excellence.