PHILOSOPHY

	As Catholic early childhood educators, we minister to the whole child - MIND, HEART, AND HANDS.
	In a trusting Christian environment we enable the child to grow spiritually, emotionally, socially, physically and intellectually.
	Awakening the child's innate desire to learn, we foster creativity and excitement about learning by facilitating a stimulating atmosphere.
	Understanding their uniqueness in personality and differences in learning styles creates opportunities to discover, explore, question, and succeed, thus providing the proper atmosphere which enables the child freedom of choice.
	ABOVE ALL, our setting nurtures the child's spiritual relationship with God and self and develops a caring attitude for others.

GOALS

	FACILITATE opportunities in spiritual, physical, social, cognitive and language development.
	INITIATE an atmosphere where the children appreciate a quiet time preparing them to begin a friendship with God.
	GENERATE in the early learner the value of life.

NURTURE a warm caring environment that develops self-esteem and a positive attitude toward learning.

VALUES

The early childhood educator facilitates everyday experiences for the young child to CHOOSE and creatively integrate those choices into daily Gospel values by: Strengthening the child's sense of prayer through reverence for GOD'S CREATION. Providing multi-sensory experiences for the young child to discover the mysteries of nature, culminating in the RESPECT FOR LIFE. Building a sense of TRUST with the young child by permeating the school environment with warmth and sincerity. Developing play and work situations where the young child is kind to his/her peers and respects personal property and community property. Cultivating opportunities to develop the Gospel value of JUSTICE by caring for each other. Assuring the young child that telling the TRUTH is a sign of love and courage. Fostering occasions for the child to solve problems without direct adult intervention. Encouraging an atmosphere of loving concern to enhance independence and cooperation.