Our Philosophy
Open door policy at all times. YOU are always welcome!
The center is privately owned, nonsectarian, multi-ethnic, and dedicated to quality child care. The conveniently located site was designed and equipped to be conducive to early learning experiences at the child’s developmental level. A qualified Director carries out the administration of the program. An Education Director administers the teaching program.
The main goal of the center is to provide loving care for your children. This care includes maturational as well as educational programming appropriate to your child’s developmental level.
The child care center objectives are to provide your child with the following opportunities:
· To Develop Healthy Relationships
· To Learn More about himself/herself
· To Gain Skills and Self-Confidence
· To Express and Understand Feelings
· To Assume Responsibility for himself/herself and his/her Behavior
Each child has the right to optimum activities in intellectual stimulation, motor-coordination, art, music, and social activities. The unique and individual child finds support and understanding in this flexible program.
Discipline Policy
Our staff receives training on various discipline methods. The techniques follow positive reinforcement. No child will be disciplined by corporal punishment or by isolation for long periods. Food will not be withheld nor will a child be made to feel guilty for laziness in toilet training. We do use “time out” chairs for all ages.
Should a child be assessed as a discipline problem due to biting, fighting or other negative habits, the Director may refuse admission. All families will be counseled a minimum of 3 times before admission is refused. The refusal may be permanent or it may be suspension for a period of time. Our concern is for the problem child, however, we must protect the many other children who come in contact with the problem child. If we feel the child has a problem beyond our scope, we may refer you to a counselor of your choosing.
In this day and age we will need to be careful about who comes in contact with our children. The center has developed a thorough job interview to assess an applicant’s ability to work with our children. We do this to assure you our staff is the best quality we can find.
We have a positive touch policy in our center as we feel it promotes healthy growth and development in children. We believe children should be held and hugged when they feel the need. Backrubs at naptime aid in making your child feel secure. We do, however, respect your right to request that we do not touch your child. Please remember though, that a no touch policy creates a stark atmosphere for a small child.
The bottom line is your involvement in your child’s world. Please come and share a part of your child’s day. We invite you to visit our center at any time. If you should ever become concerned, please talk to the center director immediately.