- To provide a wide variety of age appropriate activities, within a routine, that draws from the following curriculum areas: art, math, science, cooking, music and movement, large muscle, practical life, social studies, dramatic play, language arts, and manipulative activities.
- To provide a nurturing, flexible, and calm atmosphere where physical affection is freely given, self-concept is enhanced, independence is encouraged and expectations are made clear.
- To develop staff potential through proper supervision by making expectations clear, following through to see that expectations are met, and utilizing staff input and abilities.
- To be supportive of parents, encouraging involvement, encouraging open and honest communication, with tact and discretion.
- To establish room awareness among staff so that a safe environment is always present both indoors and out.
- To meet each child’s physical needs while setting the stage for future development in all domain areas.
- To provide ample opportunities for the use of large motor skills through both indoor and outdoor activities.
- To provide an atmosphere where the foundations of respect for others is established.
- To encourage social development through cooperative play.
- To establish respect for the equipment and materials.
- To establish an observation system in which notes on children are kept.
- To encourage appropriate and purposeful play skills.
- To encourage language development through modeling and through direct teaching of games and activities which promote language.
- To provide exposure to basic concepts and pre-readiness skills in order to promote general knowledge.
- To develop consistency in daily routine and programming in order for the children to be comfortable and confident in the environment.
- To incorporate any adaptive methods which are individually appropriate to meet a child’s needs.
