are approachable, accommodating, and responsive, attributes which reveal their genuine fondness of children;
closely supervise children in the classroom and play areas;
demonstrate respect for children’s intelligence, their potential abilities and how they perceive the world, encourage self-reliance, independence, and decision-making skills;
appreciate unique personalities and patiently respond to individual temperaments;
accept children’s diversity which are taken into consideration in daily activities, such as music, story time, art and crafts, and even in meal service;
give age-appropriate choices to develop responsibility and respect for one another;
provide positive guidance and discipline by giving clear consistent expectations and consequences guided by compassion, ethics, self-esteem, and competence.
Daily Activity Schedule
is followed and posted for parents’ review;
provides the opportunity for the development and mastery of all basic learning skills and competencies, not mere day-care play-time;
includes a hands-on computer skills development program;
balances academic routines with co-curricular activities such as music, story time, and outdoor play that give children a sense of security and predictability;
School Atmosphere
Classrooms and other facilities are clean, neat, and organized.
Each classroom displays children’s creative work for encouragement and to develop pride in accomplishment.
Pleasant chatter; children are never scared into complete silence.
Children are always supervised; are never left alone.
There are spaces for children to play in groups as well as alone in quiet, private play.
Items such as plants, aquariums and skid-proof rugs are used to create a homey feel.
Parent - Staff Relationship
Staff recognizes parents as children’s first and most important teachers.
Parents and staff communicate about child’s experiences and needs.
Parents are encouraged to share activity ideas, attend field trips and share special skills.
Parents are offered a formal parent conference at least once a trimester, and upon request.
