To emphasize the importance of the relationships with peers, teachers, staff and other adults by:

• learning to share with others and work in a group setting

• showing respect for other children and adults

• feeling care and acceptance from his/her peers

 

To focus on a healthy self-image, a sense of worth and the security a child needs by:

• promoting his/her creativity and self-expression developing his/her self-reliance and self-confidence

• experiencing self-discipline and independence

 

To prepare each child for future learning experiences--socially, cognitively, emotionally and physically by:

• making a successful transition from home to school

• developing an interest and joy for learning

• learning through his/her senses while participating in developmentally appropriate activities

 

To experience the environment around him/her and to better understand his/her place in it by:

• feeling success through achievements in an atmosphere of faith, hope and love

• honoring the many cultures our Preschool welcomes

• discovering the sense of community that our Preschool represents