MISSION STATEMENT and GOALS
Birchwood Day Nursery School is sincerely interested in providing a safe, nurturing environment for each child while offering opportunities for discovery and learning in cognitive, physical, social, and emotional areas of development.
Philosophy and Program Goals
We believe:
Our primary goals are to: promote the development of a positive self-image, develop the whole child, help children become enthusiastic learners, foster independence and confidence, and develop a sense of belonging for children and their families.
All of these areas combined will allow each child to learn, grow and develop as he/she discovers the world around him/her.
Philosophy and Program Goals
We believe:
- that carefully designed balance of teacher/child directed activities, “hands on” environment, and play are important vehicles for the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development of children.
- that all children are individuals who learn in their own way and at their own pace.
- that young children learn best through educational experiences that are developmentally appropriate.
- that parents are a vital part of the learning process.
- in a collaborative approach to education.
- children learn from each other as well as from role models.
- a qualified, dedicated staff is critical to the development and maintenance of a quality early childhood program.
Our primary goals are to: promote the development of a positive self-image, develop the whole child, help children become enthusiastic learners, foster independence and confidence, and develop a sense of belonging for children and their families.
All of these areas combined will allow each child to learn, grow and develop as he/she discovers the world around him/her.