Aims of our Children's Program:

For the children to:

Feel secure in our centres environment.

Feel secure with staff, other children and centre routines.

Take an active part in their own learning.

Express thoughts, ideas and feeling through speech and creative mediums.

Realize their potential in all areas of physical and social/emotional development.

Learn socially appropriate behaviour, such as sharing.

Become more aware of the world around them.

For the parents to:

Feel welcome and comfortable in our centres environment.

Have confidence in both the staff and the children's program.

Be actively involved in, and support their children's development.

To be actively involved with the centre and the children's program.

In relation to other people:

To cooperate with others.

To become flexible and open to new ides, feelings and people.

To improve perception on the emotions and feelings of others.

To develop a respect for other children and adults.

To learn to work with a group.

In relation to the world of ideas:

To have many opportunities for experiences which arouse curiosity and enthusiasm.

To be able to experiment, test, discover and learn through adventure and discovery.

To do some planning - to think, work, follow through and make decisions.

To discuss, question, organize, classify and draw conclusions.

To gain confidence in attempting new challenges and mastering new skills.