Our Philosophy
Our philosophy recognizes, values, and respects the potential and individuality of each child. We appreciate childhood as a unique and valuable stage in the human life cycle. It is essential that we consider all realms of a child’s development-social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual when planning for and interacting with each child.
We believe that children grow and develop when they are given many opportunities to discover, imagine, and express their ideas-to play. In the context of accepting loving relationships, children develop a sense of confidence, independence and inner-control.
The environment is rich with a variety of materials to encourage play and stimulate interest. Our program stresses hands-on, age appropriate experiences, both child and teacher initiated. The established routines and schedules allow for a balance of active and quiet time, outdoor experiences, meals, snacks, activities related to children’s interests, opportunities for skill-building and free choice activities based on Christian values. All learning experiences are linked to the age appropriate Pennsylvania Learning Standards for early childhood education.
We believe that children grow and develop when they are given many opportunities to discover, imagine, and express their ideas-to play. In the context of accepting loving relationships, children develop a sense of confidence, independence and inner-control.
The environment is rich with a variety of materials to encourage play and stimulate interest. Our program stresses hands-on, age appropriate experiences, both child and teacher initiated. The established routines and schedules allow for a balance of active and quiet time, outdoor experiences, meals, snacks, activities related to children’s interests, opportunities for skill-building and free choice activities based on Christian values. All learning experiences are linked to the age appropriate Pennsylvania Learning Standards for early childhood education.
