Our Philosophy

Our goal is to provide an environment that best promotes all aspects of growth--social, emotional, physical and intellectual. Our program is based on the awareness that most children follow the same broad developmental pattern of growth, but that there is also a wide range of individual differences. Therefore, we rejoice in the individuality of each child and base our guidance on a child's personal needs and stage of development, rather than having one set standard of expectations for all children.

Teachers establish a safe and nurturing classroom environment where children can be happy and busy pursuing their interests. Adults observe and interact with children at their level to discover how each child thinks and reasons. They support children's initiatives and developing abilities. Adults share control of all learning experiences with children. They encourage children to solve problems with materials, turn to one another for help, collaborate in creative activities, and learn how to resolve conflicts with one another through negotiation.

High Scope Goals for Young Children

To learn through active involvement with people, materials, events, and ideas.
To become independent, responsible, and confident - ready for school and ready for life.
To learn to plan many of their own activities, carry them out, and talk with other children and their teacher about what they have done and what they have learned.
To gain knowledge and skills in important academic, social-emotional, and physical areas of development including: language and literacy; logical thinking in the areas of number, classification, space, and time; initiative and social relations; creative representation (visual and dramatic arts); and movement and music.

ADMISSION POLICY

Our center provides child care for children 6 weeks through school age.

Preschool, kindergarten and before & after school care is provided at our center. We transport children to and from neighboring schools. Check with the Center Director for a listing of schools. Full day recreational programs are provided for school age children during the summer months, school holidays and vacations.

Part-time enrollment is available, however, first priority is open to full-time enrollment.