Philosophy

The philosophy of the daycare is based on the following values and beliefs:

To provide a secure and comfortable environment within the daycare where a close relationship exists among the parents, children and the staff.
To provide a consistent expression of warmth, acceptance, and respect from adults in the daycare.
To promote an ever increasing sense of self-worth and self-confidence.
To provide opportunities to extend and practice developing language skills.
To provide opportunities for play that encourage cooperation among children,and the development of acceptable social behaviour.
To provide opportunities for the development and strengthening of each child’s physical, gross and fine motor skills and abilities.
To provide opportunities for the child to explore and discover a variety of multicultural customs and traditions.
To provide opportunities for children to express creative impulses through the use of art, music and movement, and literature.
To provide opportunities that will assist a child in making appropriate choices and develop problem-solving skills.
To provide the child opportunities to develop a sense of wonder, curiosity, and discovery.

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