Our Early Childhood Philosophy

Child development philosophies vary among childcare centers. We encourage parents to make careful and deliberate decisions when placing their children in any childcare program. It is best to visit more than one center and ask questions about the programs that are offered. When enrolling in our Center, we require an intake visit by the parent and child.

We strive to provide a high-quality early childhood program that promotes the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children. At our Center, you will find:

• Frequent, positive, and warm interaction among teachers and children
• A curriculum designed to cultivate your child’s observational, social, emotional, and motor skills
• A curriculum designed to stimulate the natural curiosity in all children
• Well planned learning activities appropriate to age and development
• Specially trained teachers and administrators
• Ongoing, professional staff development
• Staff levels sufficient to respond to individual child needs
• A large inventory of age appropriate educational materials
• Respect and appreciation for diversity
• A healthy and safe environment
• Nutritious meals and/or snacks
• Frequent, two way communication with families who are welcome visitors at all times
• Effective and responsive administration
• Systematic and ongoing child evaluations

Our Center is fully accredited by the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children). The NAEYC administers the largest and most widely recognized accreditation system for all types of early childhood schools and child care centers. It is the nation’s largest organization of early childhood educators. Accreditation requires, every three years, our voluntary participation in a lengthy, rigorous, and comprehensive review by outside childcare professionals and maintaining their stringent requirements for accreditation. (Visit www.naeyc.org/accreditation for more information).