Our Philosophy
We believe in the value of early experiences
for a child’s development. We believe in providing the kind of environment and
experiences that encourage children to become creative, independent,
responsible, self-directed and that start them on the road to becoming fully
functioning adults. We provide a safe, positive and accepting atmosphere where
children can safely explore their environments and their individual abilities.
| We believe |
that all children have the right to feel good
about themselves and that it is the responsibility of the teachers to
provide an orderly, inviting environment, which will nurture the child and
promote learning. |
| We believe |
that all our educational and guidance decisions
for children must be based on our knowledge of child development. |
| We believe |
that each person is a unique individual and has
his/her own needs. Each person has a right to meet these needs in his/her
own way and own timeline. However, one of the responsibilities of having
rights is recognizing and respecting the rights of others. |
| We believe |
that everyone is entitled to feelings, "good and
bad", as well as the trial-and-error process that goes with feelings.
It is important for people to understand feelings rather than deny them. |
| We believe |
in appreciating and supporting the close ties between the
child and family. A child is best understood in the context of his/her
family, culture, community and society. |
| We believe |
that creativity, self-expression and curiosity are
expressions of individuality and should be encouraged to develop in all
people. |
| We believe |
in helping children and adults achieve their
full potential in the context of relationships that are based on trust,
respect and positive regard. |
| We believe |
that each child and family is due the respect
for personal privacy demanded by professional ethics. |