- To offer a structured yet flexible program which recognizes the strengths, interests, and needs of each child
- To maintain an organized environment, offering many choices and concrete materials appropriate to young children, thereby increasing their curiosity and positive feelings about learning
- To provide a curriculum with a wide range of activities and experiences which encourage development in all areas: cognitive, receptive and expressive language, gross and fine motor skills, social and emotional needs, creativity (art, music, dramatic play), science and nutrition
- To assist families when necessary in obtaining social service referrals and parent education
- To foster active parent and community participation
"We construct meanings of who we are now and who we want to become through storytelling" (Julie Nicolson)