To Provide a loving, caring atmosphere where physical affection is freely given

To promote in each child a feeling of independence and a positive self-image.

To teach with a joyful, enthusiastic and natural attitude toward the children.

To provide for the encouragement of language development

To lay the groundwork for respect of equipment through example, illustrating how to respect equipment.

To lay the groundwork for respect of others.

To have accessible a variety of materials such as manipulatives, pull toys, dramatic play, props etc. at the child’s level.

To promote self-help skills that build independence and self-confidence. This may include toilet training, dressing themselves and helping at meal time.

To work in small groups, in order to give more one-on-one attention, to prevent under or over stimulation in a more relaxed area, and to give more freedom of choice.

To nurture spiritual growth by using blessings at meals, daily Bible stories, songs and fingerplays about our salvation through Christ and God’s love for each of the children.