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Our Professional Philosophy Statement

We believe young children learn through example, exploration, experiences, and taking chances. Our role is to provide information and materials which open the door to opportunities for their learning, development, and growth.

We model respectful and kind behavior, that we hope they will acquire and learn from.
As we welcome questions during play, art, exploring, and learning experiences, we facilitate more creativity and broaden their ability or see from different perspectives.

We desire to help children discover their talents and abilities, encourage them to use their talents for good, and highlight the importance of individual uniqueness in our communities, and in the world.

We hope and work to create long lasting, trusting relationships with the children we care for and their families.


Our model is an academy of learning; therefore, all matriculated students must be at least 2.5 years old, and prepared for a fun, yet structured learning environment.



SCHOOL OFFERINGS
Early learning Nursery School
Ages 2.5-3.5 years old
Pre-School
Ages 3.5-4.5 years old
PreK
Ages 4.5-5.5 years old
Kindergarten
5 years old before August 31 of each year
Early Morning Explorers
Children between 5-11 years old
After-School camps
Children between 3-11 years old
Summer camps
Children between 3-11 years old


SCHOOL SCHEDULE
PreK- Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 9am -11am
Preschool - Tuesday/Thursday: 9am - 11am




SERVICE INCLUSIONS
Transportation to and from surrounding schools and our school
Nutritious food and snacks
Homework assistance
Tutoring in individual subjects based on each child’s needs.
Quiet resting and reading area.
Teacher directed Scholastic curriculum throughout the day.
Self-directed learning enrichment centers (adult supervised)
Fun and engaging learning experiences
Outdoor games, sports, and activities
Service projects
Required background screenings for all teachers, staff, and volunteers.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Our goal is to provide a safe and relaxed atmosphere where children will foster a love to learn, serve, respect, and care for themselves and others; ask lots of questions and find lots of answers; and be recognized for their uniqueness and appreciated for their abilities and ideas.

They will learn to create achievable goals, love and appreciate diversity, and gain an understanding of the importance of being a productive part of our community.

Students will enjoy healthy food and snacks, have designated homework time, fun and engaging child directed centers. We will provide designated time for outside sports and activities where children and youth can be themselves and share their creativity, talents, and strengths. We hope to instill in each child the reality that they do not need to worry about making mistakes, but rather they will learn to love the process of creating, and participating, and acceptance.


WE BELIEVE
Children learn best through guided play.
Children need and crave appropriate boundaries and consistency.
Parents are a child’s primary and most influential teachers.
Parents should be partners in their children’s educational experiences.
In teaching children to respect themselves and others, as well as others’ belongings.