Philosophy/Values

PHILOSOPHY

We believe that all aspects of learning in a young child’s experience will be best taught within a loving environment that honours PLAY! Daily teacher-initiated activities will provide a basis of learning for new skills and then a period of free-play will allow children the opportunity to develop and better understand these skills at their own ability level. Although free-play should follow the interest of the child, it will be well-supervised, observed and teacher-guided when needed to support the child’s individual development.

VALUES

• Health and Safety:

  • Ratios are maintained

  • Direct supervision

  • Daily cleaning and sanitizing

  • Quickly completed repairs and maintenance

  • Staff access to allergy information

  • Daily outdoor time

• Caring Instruction

  • Staff are at child’s level

  • Activities are adapted for various ages and development levels

  • Communication between parents and staff

  • Staff communicate in age appropriate language to children

  • Show genuine interest in child’s experiences

• Well-Prepared Environment

  • Staff have weekly planning time

  • Daily routine includes pre-planned activities

  • Interest-based learning centres changed monthly