PHILOSOPHY
Our Mission Statement: We Strive for Child Care Excellence
To provide a nurturing environment based on sensitivity to each child’s physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs.
The Caring Center believes that a child’s experience at our center should be based on a series of teachers’ aims and children’s rights.
Teachers’ Aims
That the children in our care are HAPPY, FEEL SAFE, and CARED ABOUT
- That children’s real needs are noticed and met
- That children are played with
- That children have constructive activities available that are age and developmentally appropriate
- That parents are supported in their role in caring for their children
Childrens’ Rights
- The right to attentive and caring staff
- The right to an environment that stimulates growth
- The right to a clean center
- The right to nutritious snacks
General Aims
- Acceptance and concern for each child as a unique individual
- Fostering a positive self-concept and healthy social relationships
- Encouraging and stimulating each child to gain new skills and learn by doing
- Experiencing creative expression through dramatic play, art, and music
- Learning problem-solving methods
- Expanding knowledge and interest in the world
- Introducing children to other cultures, math, science, animals, and their environment
Philosphy and Christian Aim
- The Caring Center is a non-denominational Christian facility, but we do not teach Christian doctrine.
- We are not affiliated with any church or religious organization.
- What does this look like at The Caring Center? Classrooms and/or individual students have the option of praying before lunch and afternoon snack.
- Our goal is to foster inclusivity and equitability. We promote this by learning about our family demographics--like cultural values and linguistic backgrounds.