Social-Emotional Development
Help each child...
Develop positive self-control, self-confidence, self-direction, self-discipline, and self expression
Learn to like their self and feel comfortable in new surroundings in a group situation
Learn respect for their self, others, and the property of self and others
Develop security and a feeling of success, acceptance for failures and successes of self and others
Develop a sense of responsibility and independence appropriate for age
Learn to be a person other people enjoy being around
Learn to give, share, and receive affection
Physical Development
Help each child...
Develop coordination and strength
Improve and develop large and small muscle motor skills
Build strong bodies by providing nutritional foods, a healthy balance of rest, nourishment, and activity
Learn healthy habits and proper care of bodies
Intellectual-Mental Development
Help each child...
Learn to think, make good decisions and wise choices, carry out simple tasks, and follow directions
Have rich experiences in solid learning
Experience the joy and beauty of literature, art, and music
Develop a meaningful vocabulary
Pursue interests wholeheartedly, develop new interests, and build on recent ones
Extend his/her reach into the fascinating world of knowledge
Provide many math and reading readiness activities
Help each child...
Develop spiritual values
Learn respect for and love for God
Learn to enjoy, appreciate, and become more aware of the beauty of God's world
Spiritual Development
Parent Involvement
Help each parent...
Feel welcome to visit the center
Be involved with the center's activities
Better understand their child