Rivendell Early Education Center

Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday 8:00-4:30 and closed Fridays

Mission Statement:
At the Rivendell Early Education Center we promote the growth and development of infants, toddlers and their families through supportive and developmentally appropriate education in a safe, nurturing and accepting environment.


Vision:
We believe that children come first. We believe that our school will be an emotionally and physically safe place for everyone who comes through our doors. We believe that all staff will be positive role models. We will have a code of conduct for all staff. We believe our school will lay the foundation for life-long love of learning through incorporating early childhood best practices. We believe that positive, meaningful connections with families and community are vital for success.


Philosophy:
Our program is based on the developmental theory that children learn best when guided to actively explore and experiment with their environment. We acknowledge that children learn individually, in different ways, and at different rates. Children’s abilities are challenged, stimulated and supported in an atmosphere of developmentally and age appropriate experiences. We respect families as the child’s first teachers and understand that our primary role is to be supportive of each unique family. We not only care about the educational enrichment and the daily needs of each child, but also about the needs of the individual families we serve. Open communication between staff and families is vital in building a healthy partnership to ensure optimal growth of the children in our center. We will provide an environment filled with love, patience and kindness for all children who come through our doors.