Ability to make choices and decisions about what
to do and how to do it, using his or her own time and energy
effectively. We believe parents are the first and primary educators of their children. We support parents in nurturing their children.
We believe the purpose of the Center's educational program is to increase the child's competence in all aspects of development.
We believe children learn most easily when involved in actual experiences with people and activities. They are active learners.
We believe children pass through various stages of development and each child has a unique developmental time frame and pattern.
We believe the child's total development is important- social, emotional, physical, and cognitive. All areas of development are inter-related and affect each other.
We believe children need time to be children. They need time to experience their childhood.
We believe in an environment where there is mutual understanding and appreciation for people whose backgrounds, customs, and values are varied.
Ability to make choices and decisions about what
to do and how to do it, using his or her own time and energy
effectively.
Self-discipline and ability to identify, pursue,
and complete self-chosen goals and tasks with originality and
responsibility.
Ability to work with other children and adults in
group planning, cooperative efforts, and with shared leadership.
Knowledge of objects, skill in the arts, and
comfort with physical movement.
Ability to express thoughts, ideas, and feelings;
to speak about, dramatize, and graphically represent experiences in
order to communicate them to others.
Ability to comprehend spoken, written, dramatic,
and graphic representations.
Ability to apply his or her reasoning abilities
to a wide range of situations, using a variety of materials.
Creativity, initiative, spirit of inquiry, and
openness to other people’s viewpoints.
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