CORE VALUES

Our philosophy

• Play is the work of children.
• The safety and overall well-being of each child is our first priority.
• The classroom environment should be safe, nurturing and engaging.
• Children can be guided to develop self-control by learning to manage their bodies and emotions.
• The curriculum should meet the needs of all learners, including those with special needs and those that speak English as a second language.
• Learning experiences should be individualized to each child’s specific needs and development.
• The role of the teacher is to be a facilitative guide to help children meet developmentally appropriate milestones through inspired learning.
• Teachers and families should work together as partners in both teaching and assessing children.
• Children learn best in social settings with hands-on, meaningful and constructive learning experiences.
• Our curriculum should address all areas of children’s development: physical, social/emotional, language & communication and cognitive.
• Everything we do should have a purpose and be grounded in best practices for early childhood education.
• All learning experiences should be aligned to national / international Learning & Development Standards to ensure that children are fully prepared for formals.