Philosophy

Our philosophy of education is based on the values we hold for children. We believe children need to be with teachers who:

• Have sound knowledge of child growth and development.
• See early childhood as a unique and valuable stage in the process of human development.
• View children as individuals and respond to each one’s unique needs.
• Strive to be fair to all children.
• Understand that families significantly influence a child’s behavior.
• Have developed cultural competence and value each child’s family and culture.
• Build mutually respectful partnerships with families.
• Are able to help children gain control of their own behavior.
• Encourage children to express their feelings in appropriate ways.
• Have a good understanding of how children learn best.
• Can plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Provide materials and support for exploration and experimentation.
• Value play as one of the most important experiences in early childhood.
• Instill a positive attitude toward learning and are curious and interesting themselves.
• Encourage children to express themselves through creative experiences.
• Are aware of the relationships between physical health, mental health and cognitive development.
• Enjoy the time they spend with children and delight in their gains toward autonomy and initiative.
• Relate well to other adults.
• See themselves as professionals and life-long learners.