We believe children have 100 languages. Therefore we will… Listen to their words and actions. Document and record their interests,thoughts and learning journeys. Provide tools, materials and varied experiences for optimum learning. Allow children to find their voice. Let children’s ideas guide our curriculum. Introduce children to a variety of ways to express themselves including art,dance, music and drama. Teach children there are no mistakes just beautiful imperfections.
We believe children need strong role models.Therefore we will… Encourage self-confidence. Support and offer praise. Give children the tools to solve problems. Teach responsibility. Respect children’s abilities. Model empathy. Practice forgiveness. Model the joy of learning through exploring, researching, and taking risks. 
We believe in developing trusting, respectful relationships between teachers, parents and children. Therefore we will… “Be there” for children. Be reliable. Create safe environments where children feel comfortable and loved. Allow for individual growth and development. Accept and encourage children’s uniqueness. Support families. Positively and warmly welcome all parents. Be respectful about parents’ choices and sensitive to family’s issues. Help each other out. Give children the right to make choices. Lovingly provide appropriate nurturing physical touch.

We believe in creating positive childhood memories and revisiting past experiences.
Therefore we will… Supply open-ended materials for exploration. Engage in creative, fun activities. Encourage energetic and messy play. Laugh, giggle and be silly. Promote outside play and discovery. Remember and cherish the value of digging in the dirt, splashing in puddles, making mud pies.
 
We believe in building a program which is Christ centered. Therefore we will… Teach and model Christian values. Offer unconditional love. Pray with children and for one another. Teach about God’s love through songs and bible stories. Share personal stories about our faith. Respect nature and the beauty around us.

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