Our comprehensive and thoughtfully planned daily activities provide:

 

* Sensory stimulation for optimal brain development

* Connection with nature

* Artistic outlets for experiences, ideas, and emotions through drawing, painting, singing, movement and dramatic play

* Communication/language development and vocabulary expansion

* Emerging muscle development through whole body use during play

* Development of curiosity, creativity and initiative

* Scaffolding of self- and teacher-initiated activities

* Active intellectual stimulation and involvement of children of all ages and stages of development

* Opportunities to develop problem solving and critical thinking

* Respect for individual and family culture, values, preferences and opportunities to share their experiences

* Development and support of trusting relationships with adults and peers

* Joyful environment to connect with the fun of learning

* Development of the foundation for lifelong learning through basic pre-academic skills

* Opportunities to learn and practice positive social interaction skills with adults and peers

* A continuum of development of self-help and self-care skills leading to self-confidence, competence, self-reliance and resilience

* Flexibility to adapt the schedule to take advantage of changes in the school day, weather, or the interests of the children and their families