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Ways We Achieve Our Values:
1.Hire employees that are vested in working with children
2.Ensure that employees have the support to accomplish growth of each child
3.Provide ongoing education for employees to enhance their development as caregivers
4.Provide a welcoming environment to each child and family
5.Provide a curriculum designed to promote creative and safe learning for each child
6.Provide a learning place that provides a safe and developmentally appropriate space
7.Provide an outdoor play area that is enclosed with fencing to ensure safety
8.Maintain confidentiality at all times
9.Collaborate with families & community partners to provide educational resources and
create a positive support system for each individual child & family.
Access to High-Quality Care/Equity & Inclusivity - provide access to high-quality care for all children and families.
Community & Collaboration - families are an important part of our team & we seek strong, collaborative relationships with families to promote & support children’s overall growth & development.
Critical Thinking & Inquiry Skills - teach children through fun & engaging learning experiences that encourage them to problem-solve, use critical thinking skills, and foster cognitive abilities.
Developmentally Appropriate Practices - methods that promote children’s optimal development across all domains & all content areas. Learning is provided through “a strengths-based, play-based approach.” Emphasis is placed on building upon each child’s strengths & recognizing their uniqueness & individuality.
Engagement - active participation in learning activities that are centered around children’s interests and passions in order to build the foundation for critical thinking, persistence, and the opportunity to use their creativity and imaginations.
Growth - emphasis placed on the holistic development of children across all domains: language, social/emotional, cognitive & physical. This is achieved by supporting children’s individual abilities & gifts. This lays the foundation for kindergarten & school readiness while ultimately developing a life-long love of learning.
Play - encourages exploration, self-discovery, curiosity, independence, peer relationships, imagination, risk-taking, & problem-solving. Provides opportunities to explore,
experiment, problem-solve & understand the world around them
Professionalism/Integrity/Confidentiality - commitment to high-quality care by maintaining the highest level of professionalism & ethical practices. Remaining cognizant of the importance of maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Quality Staff - well educated, highly competent, knowledgeable & experienced staff that are committed to being continuous, collaborative learners & leaders.
Relationships - nurturing & supportive relationships
Safety - commitment to provide safe, stable, nurturing environments and relationships. Utilizing proactive methods such as active supervision.
Social/Emotional Development - “a child’s capacity to create & maintain relationships” with children and adults, and “recognize & manage emotions & respond appropriately to others’ feelings” and behaviors. Positive & nurturing experiences and relationships are critical. Social/emotional learning provides the foundation for self-concept, confidence, empathy & ability to form lasting relationships & friendships.
1.Hire employees that are vested in working with children
2.Ensure that employees have the support to accomplish growth of each child
3.Provide ongoing education for employees to enhance their development as caregivers
4.Provide a welcoming environment to each child and family
5.Provide a curriculum designed to promote creative and safe learning for each child
6.Provide a learning place that provides a safe and developmentally appropriate space
7.Provide an outdoor play area that is enclosed with fencing to ensure safety
8.Maintain confidentiality at all times
9.Collaborate with families & community partners to provide educational resources and
create a positive support system for each individual child & family.
Access to High-Quality Care/Equity & Inclusivity - provide access to high-quality care for all children and families.
Community & Collaboration - families are an important part of our team & we seek strong, collaborative relationships with families to promote & support children’s overall growth & development.
Critical Thinking & Inquiry Skills - teach children through fun & engaging learning experiences that encourage them to problem-solve, use critical thinking skills, and foster cognitive abilities.
Developmentally Appropriate Practices - methods that promote children’s optimal development across all domains & all content areas. Learning is provided through “a strengths-based, play-based approach.” Emphasis is placed on building upon each child’s strengths & recognizing their uniqueness & individuality.
Engagement - active participation in learning activities that are centered around children’s interests and passions in order to build the foundation for critical thinking, persistence, and the opportunity to use their creativity and imaginations.
Growth - emphasis placed on the holistic development of children across all domains: language, social/emotional, cognitive & physical. This is achieved by supporting children’s individual abilities & gifts. This lays the foundation for kindergarten & school readiness while ultimately developing a life-long love of learning.
Play - encourages exploration, self-discovery, curiosity, independence, peer relationships, imagination, risk-taking, & problem-solving. Provides opportunities to explore,
experiment, problem-solve & understand the world around them
Professionalism/Integrity/Confidentiality - commitment to high-quality care by maintaining the highest level of professionalism & ethical practices. Remaining cognizant of the importance of maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Quality Staff - well educated, highly competent, knowledgeable & experienced staff that are committed to being continuous, collaborative learners & leaders.
Relationships - nurturing & supportive relationships
Safety - commitment to provide safe, stable, nurturing environments and relationships. Utilizing proactive methods such as active supervision.
Social/Emotional Development - “a child’s capacity to create & maintain relationships” with children and adults, and “recognize & manage emotions & respond appropriately to others’ feelings” and behaviors. Positive & nurturing experiences and relationships are critical. Social/emotional learning provides the foundation for self-concept, confidence, empathy & ability to form lasting relationships & friendships.
Supporting Resources
naeyc.org/resources/position-statements/dap/definition
abilitypath.org/ap-resources/what-is-social-emotional-development/
storychanges.com
abilitypath.org/ap-resources/what-is-social-emotional-development/
storychanges.com