Philosophy & Goals

Philosophy

CCLC is a place where each child is valued as an individual. The center is dedicated to the following beliefs:

• Children need a safe, nurturing, and secure environment in which to play and learn.
• Children develop a healthy self image when provided with a positive learning experience with a trusted adult.
• Children have better learning outcomes when taught by staff members who are trained in early childhood development and education.
• Children learn best by doing, by being actively engaged with others, the materials, and the environment.
• Children learn best when the curriculum reflects their family culture, daily life, and interests.
• Children need learning experiences that are individualized to meet each child's developmental needs, with input from parents/guardians.
• Children grow and learn in developmental stages, each at his/her own rate.

Program Goals & Objectives

1. To provide a safe, accessible, healthy environment for all children, families, and staff members.
2. To employ staff who are highly trained in the field of early childhood education.
3. To provide continuity of programming and staff in order to create the optimal learning experience for children.
4. To utilize a developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports the growth of each child in all of the developmental domains.
5. To support the families of the children enrolled at CCLC.