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Philosophy 
Our curriculum supports children’s independence, empathy for others and creativity using developmentally appropriate practices. In-depth explorations of topics based on children’s interests provide the context for them to have a deeper understanding of themselves and their world. We facilitate learning experiences that allow children to actively explore using all their senses, manipulate real objects, build on their knowledge base and work cooperatively with adults and other children.

We are dedicated to building strong relationships by collaborating with families to support the development of children’s unique personalities, abilities and needs. By practicing unconditional positive regard and a home-like classroom setting, we strive to be an extension of each child’s home. To help meet individual family needs, we provide support services, referrals and information.  

Our Program Goals Encourage:

• Children to increase competency in social, cognitive, language and motor skills.

• Children to develop and strengthen dispositions for successful learning, for example:  staying on task, risk taking, persevering, being curious.

• Children to develop self-confidence and independence by participating in a child-lead environment.

• Children to demonstrate respect, empathy, and compassion for others.

• Parents to collaborate with others to develop a deeper understanding of child development.

• Parents to accept each child’s individual growth.

• Parents to advocate for their child’s learning.

• SAU students to implement new knowledge learned from education course work and SAUCC staff into the early childhood environment.

• SAU students to build competency in teaching abilities and go forth to advocate for best practice in the community.