our philosophy

We believe children learn best through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships. Children are active learners who build understanding through hands-on experiences with their environment, materials, and the people around them.

Learning is interconnected across all areas of development. Social and emotional growth supports language and cognitive development, communication strengthens early mathematical and scientific thinking, and movement and play reinforce learning throughout the day. We support the whole child rather than separating learning into isolated subjects.

We value each child’s individuality, family, culture, and experiences. Strong partnerships between children, families, and teachers create a nurturing environment where curiosity is encouraged, confidence grows, and learning feels joyful and meaningful.

Outdoor experiences are an important part of our philosophy whenever possible. Time spent outdoors supports physical development, creativity, and a sense of connection to the natural world.

active learning

Children are active learners. Children learn through experiences with people, objects and things in their world. Experience through play, knowledge, curiosity and sense of wonder are foundations for children’s learning. Children’s ideas about themselves impact their interactions with adults, with other children, and with how they view themselves as learners.

development

Learning is most meaningful when it is integrated across all areas of development.  Children construct knowledge and integrate new ideas and concepts into their existing understandings. Their achievements in language and learning are influenced by the social and emotional aspects of their development. Communication influences mathematical and scientific understandings.  There are no clear lines between the domains or areas of learning.

COMMUNITY

Development and learning are rooted in culture and supported by the family. The child’s language, knowledge, traditions, and family expectations are the primary influences on development. Learning is enriched by stable, nurturing relationships within the family and community.