Philosophy
We believe that...
…every family has the right to quality programs that provide parents/guardians with the security and knowledge that their child is in a loving, nurturing and safe environment.
…open communication is the cornerstone of developing positive relationships with each family.
…the values and beliefs of each family provide the framework for their child’s development and that the parents/guardians are the most important part of their child’s life. The family and child have the right to an environment that is free of bias and a program that supports diversity.
…consistency of care provides the security and trust each child needs to develop positive attachments. These attachments are essential to a child’s ability to feel secure and safe in his or her environment. Each child has the right to have their needs meet in a respectful, responsive, and reciprocal manner. Respecting the uniqueness of each child, being responsive to each child’s individual needs, and maintaining reciprocal interactions between each child and educator provide opportunities for each child to develop this security and a sense of freedom to explore the world around him or her.
…a child’s learning and development occur naturally through play, in an environment that supports his or her curiosity and desire to explore. By following the child’s lead, we are able to provide open-ended exploratory opportunities that encourage further development and understanding of themselves and the world around her or him.
…each child’s development is unique and when we consider a child in a holistic manner (including rate of development, temperament, personality and multiple types of intelligence) we improve our ability to better understand and meet the needs of each child.
…every family has the right to quality programs that provide parents/guardians with the security and knowledge that their child is in a loving, nurturing and safe environment.
…open communication is the cornerstone of developing positive relationships with each family.
…the values and beliefs of each family provide the framework for their child’s development and that the parents/guardians are the most important part of their child’s life. The family and child have the right to an environment that is free of bias and a program that supports diversity.
…consistency of care provides the security and trust each child needs to develop positive attachments. These attachments are essential to a child’s ability to feel secure and safe in his or her environment. Each child has the right to have their needs meet in a respectful, responsive, and reciprocal manner. Respecting the uniqueness of each child, being responsive to each child’s individual needs, and maintaining reciprocal interactions between each child and educator provide opportunities for each child to develop this security and a sense of freedom to explore the world around him or her.
…a child’s learning and development occur naturally through play, in an environment that supports his or her curiosity and desire to explore. By following the child’s lead, we are able to provide open-ended exploratory opportunities that encourage further development and understanding of themselves and the world around her or him.
…each child’s development is unique and when we consider a child in a holistic manner (including rate of development, temperament, personality and multiple types of intelligence) we improve our ability to better understand and meet the needs of each child.
