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| We are dedicated to the following goals: |
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| Create a Christ-centered learning environment where each child will grow in an atmosphere of unconditional love and acceptance. |
| Offer opportunities for children to learn through meaningful play. |
| Recognize sensitive developmental stages and present appropriate materials that provide a maximum potential for growth. |
| Encourage children to explore the world around them, ask questions, and discover the joy of learning. |
| Teach, through example, the concepts of fairness, respect, and love for each other. |
| Provide a safe, nurturing learning environment that is designed to facilitate independent positive behavior and prepare children for kindergarten transition. |
| Provide materials and learning experiences that will allow the whole child to develop the spirit, the body and the mind. |
| Promote family participation by providing opportunities for parents and family members to be included in daily classroom experiencesand school activities. |
| Provide resources for education, support, and referral for our families. |
| Help children develop academic, physical, language, and social skills through extensive play opportunities, while reinforcing their use of words to express their feelings and needs. |
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